Cnocán Doirinne

Dollymount's Irish name, Cnocán Doirinne, translates to 'the hillock of Doireann,' a back-translation from the English name where 'Dolly' corresponds to the Irish Doireann. The area emerged in the early 19th century, named by a member of the Vernon family as a compliment to his wife Dorothy Vernon. The area is situated within Clontarf, a district with profound medieval and early Christian signi...