Dublin itself is derived from the Irish words “dubh” and “linn”, which literally translates to “Black Pool”. It was given this name because the Poddle stream met the River Liffey to form a deep pool at Dublin Castle.
The city's original name - Baile Ath Cliath – means the “town of the ford of the hurdles”.
It's fair to say that the neighbourhoods in the capital have their share of stories behind the names too.
