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About Dublin

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Having redefined itself as one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, Dublin embodies a unique freshness that ensures countless visitors throng her streets every year. The energy in the capital is unmistakable, complimented by a fantastic selection of restaurants, bars and attractions. Easy to see by foot, the beauty of Dublin is partly its accessibility. Accommodation is varied and caters for every budget - the culinary delights are equally delightful with ever-expanding choice and diversity. With a reputation that precedes it, Dublin's nightlife requires little introduction. An exciting selection of bars and clubs are all centrally located, allowing for a great night's, dining, drinking and dancing.

Amidst the buzz and activity, a strong sense of tradition continues to prevail in Dublin. Medieval and Georgian architecture provide the backdrop to the bustling streets, and provides some wonderful distractions for visitors. Dublin is also a thriving centre for culture and is home to a great literary tradition - its most famous native characters include; Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. Indeed, it was in many of Dublin's cafes and pubs that these literary greats pondered the issues of the day over the obligatory pint of creamy Guinness.

The first early Celtic habitation of Dublin was on the banks of the Liffey, however, it wasn't until the Vikings put in an appearance that the city became a permanent fixture. By the ninth century raids from the north had become common-place with some of the Dane's choosing to remain on Irish soil - intermarriage eventually ensued and subsequently led to the establishment of a thriving trading port in Dublin. The eighteenth century was the finest period of prosperity for Dublin and saw those with money abandon their homes in medieval Dublin in favour of newly built Georgian mansions on the northern side of the city. New houses in Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square and St Stephen's Green soon followed and to this day remain impressive landmarks within the city.

Following Ireland's union with Britain and the closing of Irish Parliament in 1801, the tide had begun to soberly turn for Dublin. With power returned to London, the county suffered greatly. The 1916 rising did little to help an already dispirited city, causing a great deal of damage to certain parts of the city centre. Having secured independence, the Civil War succeeded in inflicting even more damage to the city, including the burning of the Four Courts in 1922 and the further destruction of O'Connell Street along its way.

Dublin today, however, tells an altogether different story. The economic turnaround and cultural rebirth of the city has lifted the capital out of times past, welcoming a new era now fully enjoyed and expanding by the day...

With so many attractions to take in around Dublin, there are a number of bus and walking tours to avail of around the city. These take in a variety of popular landmarks, some of which include:

Trinity College
The University of Dublin, founded in 1592, is the oldest university in Ireland. Trinity College is the sole constituent college of the University. At present there are over 12,000 students and 1,200 staff members working on the College campus. Standing on a self-contained site in the heart of Dublin, the College covers some 40 acres of cobbled squares and green spaces, around buildings which represent the accumulated architectural riches of nearly three centuries.

The National Museum
The National Museum of Ireland was opened in 1890 and was the result of the merging together of several Irish Collections. The Museum contains artefacts and masterpieces dating from 2000 B.C. to the 20th century. The archaeological collections consist of the National Treasury (which includes the Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch and Cross of Cong), the Ór - Ireland's Gold exhibition which features the finest collection of Prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe. Prehistoric Ireland, an exhibition whose main purpose is to introduce the visitor to the everyday material culture of the time. Viking Age Ireland, focuses on Irish Archaelogy from 800-1200 AD.

Christ Church
The imposing Christ Church Cathedral, with its fascinating history, is an essential stopping off point on any sightseeing trip around the county. Viking Dublin's cathedral was built on this site c. 1030, and briefly became a cathedral priory under the Benedictines at the end of the 11th-century.

St Patricks Catherdral
St Patrick on his journey through Ireland is said to have passed through Dublin. In a well close to where the cathedral now stands, he is reputed to have baptised converts from paganism to Christianity. To commemorate his visit, a small wooden church was built on this site, one of the four Celtic parish churches in Dublin. In 1191, under John Comyn, the first Anglo-Norman archbishop of Dublin, St Patrick's was raised to the status of a cathedral and the present building, the largest church in the country, was erected between 1200 and 1270.

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