Dublin Tramways
by
John Kelleher
by
John Kelleher
(c) 2016 Mount Merrion Historical Society
8.00pm, Thursday 2nd April, 2026
Fitzwilliam Rooms
Mount Merrion Community Centre
Fitzwilliam Rooms
Mount Merrion Community Centre
Presented by:
Rory O'Sullivan
Rory O'Sullivan
Dublin Cattle Market
Dublin Cattle market operated from 1863 to 1973 on a 10 acre site located between Prussia Street and North Circular Road. It was established in 1863 to replace older Smithfield markets.
In the early 20th century, it was Europe's largest weekly livestock market, processing up to one million cattle, sheep, and pigs each year.
In the early 20th century, it was Europe's largest weekly livestock market, processing up to one million cattle, sheep, and pigs each year.
Rory O’Sullivan is a professional landscape manager who worked with the local authorities in Dublin. While working on a presentation on Marlay Park, Rory came across some information about the Cattle Market which he will share with the Society
