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Donnybrook, Dublin

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Map of Donnybrook, centered on Donnybrook Road.

Donnybrook (Irish Domhnach Broc, meaning Church of [Saint] Broc) is a district of Dublin, Ireland. It is situated on the southside of the city, in the Dublin 4 postal district.

Donnybrook is home to the Irish state broadcaster RTÉ.

It was once the location of Donnybrook Fair, a horse fair which was notorious for drunkenness and violent disorder. This gave rise to the word donnybrook, meaning a brawl or fracas. These days, there is little trace of this disreputable past, and Donnybrook is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Dublin. The only reminder of this aspect of its history is a supermarket called Donnybrook Fair on the main street.

Donnybrook is also the spiritual home of rugby in Leinster. Irish professional rugby team Leinster play their home games in Donnybrook rugby ground and Kiely's pub in Donnybrook village is a traditional social point for rugby types.

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From:	Snoopy
Posted:	27 July 2006

Donnybrook Fair

I think to say Donnybrook Fair is a supermarket is an understatement. It's very much a gourmet affair (and I'm not sure how you'd do if you're looking for fish fingers and washing powder). I you like your food, and you have money to burn, go along and check it out.

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