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Harold's Cross (Irish: Cros Araild, meaning 'Harold's Cross') is an affluent urban village and inner suburb on the south side of Dublin, Ireland [1] in the postal district D6W. The River Poddle runs through it, though largely in an underground culvert, and it holds a major cemetery, Mount Jerome, and Our Lady's Hospice.
- Some Quick Need-To-Knows Before Visiting Harold’s Cross
- About Harold’s Cross
- Things to Do in Harold’s Cross
- Restaurants in Harold’s Cross
- Pubs in Harold’s Cross
- Harold’s Cross Accommodation
Although a visit to Harold’s Cross in Dublin is nice and straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.
The history surrounding the name of Harold’s Cross throws up several possibilities. Also known as Harald’s Cross, one theory is that a cross once stood on the land which was part of the Manor of St Sepulchre. The cross marked the boundary warning a groups or class of “Harolds” (the wild guardians of the border of the Pale near Whitechurch), that th...
Although there isn’t a huge number of things to do in Harold’s Cross, the area is a stone’s throw from many of the best places to visit in Dublin. Below, you’ll find heaps of things to do a short walk away, along with a handful of things to do in Harold’s Cross itself.
There are plenty of solid places to eat in Harold’s Cross if you’re looking for a feed after a long day on the road. Below, you’ll find some of our favourites:
There’s a handful of great pubs in Harold’s Cross for those of you itching to kick-back with a post adventure-tipple after a day of exploring. Here are our favourite spots:
Alas, there’s no accommodation in Harold’s Cross itself, but there are plenty of excellent hotels nearby, and you’ll find our favourites below. Note: if you book a hotel through one of the links below we may make a tiny commission that helps us keep this site going. You won’t pay extra, but we really doappreciate it.
Harold's Cross is an affluent urban village and inner suburb on the south side of Dublin, Ireland in the postal district D6W. The River Poddle runs through it, though largely in an underground culvert, and it holds a major cemetery, Mount Jerome, and Our Lady's Hospice.
Harold’s Cross was an execution ground for the city of Dublin during the 18th century and earlier. In the 14th century the gallows there was maintained by the Archbishop. The memorial cross at Harold’s Cross was sculpted by local Sculptor/stonemason, Mr Joseph Courtney.
Mount Jerome is located in the heart of the Suburb of Harold’s Cross which is centrally located on the south side of Dublin city, just beyond the grand canal. Whilst we primarily receive funerals from the communities of South Dublin, we also receive funerals from all over Ireland.
- The woman who pushes around her dog in a pram. Worth the move alone.
- Food, glorious food. Harold's Cross is a hotpot of dreamy food spots. From the newly opened Five Points to the ever reliable Craft – you're absolutely covered in terms of tasty treats, day or night.
- Trinket shops. Harold's Cross is absolutely filled with antique treasure troves, filled with absolute bargains. Harold's Bazaar is a firm favourite, supplying everything from gorgeous mirrors to perfect wardrobes to bone china tea cups that your mum would never allow you drink out of.
- The best gym in Dublin. We've written about Your Fitness before, and its ideal location, perfectly laid out gym and deadly instructors – but we're taking this time to confirm that it is 100% the best of the best.
Set in Harold’s Cross, Dublin, HAROLD’S CROSS: An Irish Childhood is the gripping story of growing up in Ireland in a bygone era as seen through the eyes of Harold (Harry), a young teenager full of vim and vigour.
