The main cross roads in the town and its focal point. Malahide (Mullach Ide) derives from around the 12th century, meaning the Sandhills of the Hydes, who where a Norman family from the Donabate area. It is situated 16 kilometres north of Dublin city, on the train line to Belfast and lies between Swords and Portmarnock. It is one of Dublin's wealthiest and desirable suburban towns.