Irish:
Áth Cliath
Literal Meaning:
"Ford of the Hurdles" – the name Dublin derives from the Old Irish Dubh Linn ("Black Pool") – the city thus has two totally different Irish names: Áth Cliath was favored by the Irish, Dubh Linn by the Vikings and Anglo-Normans.
Province:
Leinster
Irish Car Registration:
D
County Town:
Historically Dublin – the county has however been split into Dublin City, Fingal County, Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown County and South Dublin County.
Other Important Towns:
Balbriggan, Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, Dun Laoghaire, Howth, Lucan, Malahide, Mulhuddart, Portmarnock, Rush, Skerries, Swords, Tallaght
Size:
922 Kilometers square
Population:
1,186,159 (2006)
Places of Interest:
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Malahide Castle, Marino Casino, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and many, many more
