Dublin (Southern Ireland)

Located at the mouth of the River Liffey, on the east coast of Ireland, its city limits are marked by coastline, green fields and mountains. Dublin ("Dyflin") was founded originally as trading post by the Vikings, in the ninth century. In recent years, economic progress has brought about dramatic changes. The city is booming. It has become a focal point for new technology industries, modern commerce, the film industry and a veritable melting pot for different nationalities, all enjoying a slice of the action. Dublin, today is a truly vibrant and cosmopolitan city. The city is alive with young people. Culture, too, is everywhere and tradition seems to blend harmoniously with the influx of youth and vitality. But it is the intangibles that really set Dublin apart. It has a welcoming atmosphere that is hard to define. Amidst the hubbub and buzz of this lively city, there.s a genuine feeling of friendliness and welcome. Dubliners, like no other city folk, have time for visitors. They will stop and chat and pass the time of day with total strangers.

The terrain is generally flat, except in the extreme southern portion, which contains the northern extremities of the Wicklow Mountains. The county coastline, about 113 km (about 70 mi) long, is indented by a number of creeks and bays, notably Dublin Bay, formed by Howth Head on the north. Dublin Bay receives the waters of the Liffey River, the only stream of consequence in the county. Several islands, including Lambay and Ireland's Eye, are attached to the county for administrative purposes. The county has numerous small farms, the chief products of which are cattle, oats, and potatoes. The fishing industry is important, producing valuable catches of salmon, brill, cod, haddock, sole, plaice, and oysters. Industrial production is confined largely to Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland and county town and chief seaport of the county. Among the principal towns are Dun Laoghaire, Balbriggan, and Skerries.

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You may also like to view The Official Dublin Information Web Site