Raglan Road, Dublin
History and Background
Raglan Road is a road running between Pembroke Road and Clyde Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland. It came into existence in 1857, on the conclusion of peace after the Crimean War, and was named after Lord Raglan (Fitzroy Somerset 1788–1855), the first Chief Commander in that war. Nearby Elgin and Clyde Roads, similarly commemorating participants in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, were opened in 1863–64.[1]
Property
Raglan Road is also well known as one of Dublin's most exclusive residential roads. Some of the most expensive property for sale in Ireland has been located on Raglan Road and in the surrounding area of Ballsbridge. Currently, the most expensive house being rented in Ireland is located on Raglan Road, (No. 17). The road is also home to many historic listed Georgian and Edwardian mansions. Over the centuries Raglan Road has been home to an array of aristocrats, politicians ans businessmen. In recent times some of its most notable residents have included billionaire businessman Dennis O'Brien, financier Derek Quinlan and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary.
Raglan Road is also home to several ambassadors residences, including those of the Turkish and Belgian ambassadors to Ireland.
It is the setting of Patrick Kavanagh's poem "On Raglan Road".
Notable residents
- Sir Charles Cameron
- Lord FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan
- Michael O'Leary - CEO Ryanair
- Dennis O'Brien - Businessman
- Seán Dunne - Financier
- Derek Quinlan - Developer
- Dermot Gleeson - AIB Chairman
References
Coordinates: 53°19′49″N 6°14′18″W / 53.3303°N 6.2382°W Lisney - Property Raglan Road Ballsbridge