[2][3] Situated on steeply banking south-facing slopes in a sheltered valley, the area got its name from the strawberries which were grown there as a commercial crop for nearly 250 years.

[4] The strawberry crops were transported to Dublin's nearby fruit and vegetable markets for sale as well as hotels, restaurants and homes.

[5] These routes "were so well patronised that it was not an infrequent sight to see a procession of these vehicles, amid blinding clouds of dust, extending the whole way from Parkgate Street to Knockmaroon".

[6] It was noted that the "strawberry vendors, pipers, fiddlers, and publicans reaped a rich harvest [on such days], the sounds of revelry filled the air, and when the shades of night had fallen, numerous involuntary dismounts were made from the cars on the homeward journey".

[12] Initially, some residents of the area objected to the construction of the West-Link bridge as they were concerned it would impact the scenery and environment of the valley.

[13] Luttrellstown Castle dates from the early 15th century (c. 1420), and is located in Clonsilla on the outskirts of Dublin close to the Strawberry Beds.

[17] The history of the Wren's Nest pub can be traced back at least five generations to the early 1800s from which point it came into the ownership of the current family.

[5] In the 1970s during renovation work a pitch pine beam in one of the main walls of the house was found to have the year 1588 carved into it, leading to speculation that the pub dates from this period.

It is suspected that the ferry at this site was a private operation for the Guinness family as they owned land on the south bank of the river.