Dodder Park

Dodder Park Pond

Dodder Park (Irish: Páirc na Dothra[1]) is a suburban linear park in Dublin, Ireland, consisting of over 100 hectares of fragmented parkland and remnant countryside.[2]

Location

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The park is located in Rathfarnham, Rathgar and Milltown. It is named after the River Dodder, which flows through it.

Attractions

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There is angling on the River Dodder for members of the Dodder Angling Association. Anglers come to Ireland every year to fish the river. It is also a haven for wildlife: among the species to be seen are kingfisher, dipper, grey heron, sparrowhawk, and fox.

References

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  1. ^ "Páirc na Dothra". logainm.ie.
  2. ^ Dodder Valley Linear Park on the South Dublin County Council website
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53°16′41″N 6°20′54″W / 53.27819°N 6.34832°W / 53.27819; -6.34832