County Dublin

Irish name for Dublin is Áth Cliath. Dublin, the capital city in the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), has so much to offer the visitor. It is famous for its architecture, its fashionable shopping centres, its wide range of events and festivals, theatres pubs & restaurants. Just half an hour from the city centre there are mountain walks, stately homes and gardens, beautiful sandy beaches and fishing villages.

County Dublin, in Leinster Province, adjoins the Irish Sea. 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 the Howth Peninsula 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 chief seaport of the county. Among the principal towns are Dún Laoghaire, Balbriggan, and Skerries. In 1985, Dublin County was subdivided into three new electoral counties: Dublin-Belgard, Dublin-Fingal, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Dublin celebrated its 1000th birthday in 1988 and was designated European City of Culture in 1991.

James Joyce Centre:
The official site of The James Joyce Centre. Housed in a beautiful restored Georgian townhouse and run by members of his family, the centre offers the visitor a more personal insight into the world in which he lived, and celebrates not only his literary greatness but the humanity of the man who won international acclaim by making this his, his beloved city the very source of is inspiration.

Architectural Dublin:
Architectural Dublin, an introduction to the architecture of Dublin. Buildings are categorised by date with information on architects and town planning also included for each period. Endangered Dublin covers buildings under threat and a guide to the derivation of Dublin's street names is also given.

The National Concert Hall:
Stages and promotes a programme of international artists and orchestras through its Celebrity Concert Series and International Orchestral Series. Highlights have included the New York Philharmonic, the Moscow Festival Ballet and performers like Anne Sophie Mutter, Maxim Vengerov and Nigel Kennedy.