Christ Church Cathedral
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Laurence O’Toole acted directly in diplomatic efforts between the Dubliners and the Anglo-Normans including Strongbow (Richard de Clare) following the capture of the city in 1170. It was due largely to John Cumin, the first Anglo-Norman archbishop, that the Hiberno-Norse cathedral was replaced with the Romanesque and later Gothic cathedral, parts of which survive today.
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Dublin Castle |
Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its name from the Dubh Linn or Black Pool (dubh = black), on the site of the present Castle Gardens and Coach House.
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Dublin Castle
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The Castle stands on the high ridge, the highest ground in the locality, at the junction of the River Liffey and its tributary the (now underground) Poddle, which formed a natural boundary on two sides. It is very probable that the original fortification
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Dublin Castle
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on this easily defended strategic site was a Gaelic Ringfort, which guarded the harbour, the adjacent Dubhlinn Ecclesiastical Centre and the four long distant roads that converged nearby.
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Pedestrian Gate Dublin Castle
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In August 1204, King John of England commanded the erection of a (larger) strong castle, with strong walls and good ditches, for the
defense of the city, administration of justice and safe custody of treasure. It was completed by 1230 and the Great Courtyard (Upper Castle Yard) of today corresponds closely with the fortification.
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The Liffey at Dusk |
Dublin Along the Liffey Is a wonderful Sight, when City lights dance on
this ancient river's waters
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Dublin at Christmas |
During the Christmas Season, businesses in Dublin city centre get into the
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Dublin City Hall |
The story of the capital in Dublin's City Hall is an exciting multimedia exhibition tracing the history of Dublin City. It tells of the city's founding; from Viking times, through prosperity and oppression.
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Dublin City Coat of Arms |
The Dublin City Coat of Arms, symbol of the city and her citizens, encapsulates this unity as it has for centuries past!
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