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Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland, which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. The population of Ireland is about 6.4 million (4.6 in the Republic of Ireland and just over 1.8 in Northern Ireland)

        Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. The city expanded rapidly from the 17th century and was briefly the second largest city in the British Empire before the Act of Union in 1800. Following the partition of Ireland in 1922, Dublin became the capital of the Irish Free State, later renamed Ireland. Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are renowned and it is the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland. The centre is, however, relatively small and can be navigated by foot, with most of the population living in suburbs. More information here and here.

The Temple Bar

The most photographed bar in the world. There are more than 1000 of them in Dublin!

Samuel Beckett Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge in Dublin. The shape of the spar and its cables is said to evoke an image of a harp lying on its edge (The harp is a secular icon for Ireland and things Irish.)

Titanic Belfast

The world’s largest Titanic visitor attraction,

Long Room -Trinity College Library

The college, which was founded by England's Queen Elizabeth in 1592, is literally stuffed with history and a tour is a great way to spend an afternoon.

The Temple Bar

You cannot fully experience Dublin without spending at least some of your time here in a pub!

The Temple Bar

The city may have gone through some pretty dramatic changes over the last few years, but the pub remains the heart of its social existence, the broadest window through which you can examine and experience the very essence of the city’s culture, in all its myriad forms.

The Temple Bar

The Temple Bar has it all… The Whiskey Collection… The Beer Garden (smoking area)… The Oysters… The Atmosphere… The Music Sessions…

The Temple Bar

As winner of the Irish Music Pub of the Year for 2002 to 2012, they pride themselves on traditional Irish Music sessions daily.

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church, Dublin is a former Church of Ireland. From the 17th century the church was a place of worship for parishioners on Dublin's north-side, before it was closed in 1986. The church has since been deconsecrated and the building is now a pub and restaurant.

Trinity College Library

Trinity College Library Dublin is the library of Trinity College and the University of Dublin. It is the largest library in Ireland and the permanent home to the famous Book of Kells.

Long Room -Trinity College Library

This room was actually the inspiration for a room called the Jedi Archives in “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.” The college, which was founded by England's Queen Elizabeth in 1592, is literally stuffed with history and a tour is a great way to spend an afternoon.

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It is believed to have been created ca. 800 AD. Today, it is on permanent display at Trinity College Library, Dublin.

Sphere Within Sphere

Sphere Within Sphere is a bronze sculpture by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.

Samuel Beckett Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge in Dublin.

Samuel Beckett Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge in Dublin.

The Ha'penny Bridge

The Ha'penny Bridge known later for a time as the Penny Ha'penny Bridge, and officially the Liffey Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. Made of cast iron, the bridge was cast at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire, England.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, also known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin. Founded in 1191, the largest church in Ireland and one of Dublin's two Church of Ireland cathedrals. It has a 43-metre (140 feet) spire.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle was until 1922 the seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland.

Dublin Castle

State Drawing Room. Built in the 1830s as the principal reception room of the Lord Lieutenant and his household, today this room is reserved in use for the reception of foreign dignitaries.

Dublin Castle

Saint Patrick’s Hall. This is the grandest room of the State Apartments, and contains one of the most important decorative interiors in Ireland.

Dublin Castle garden

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen's Green is a city centre public park in Dublin. The current landscape of the park was designed by William Sheppard. At 22 acres (89,000 m2), it is the largest of the parks in Dublin's main Georgian garden squares.

St Stephen's Green

Christ Church Cathedral

Standing on high ground in the oldest part of the city, this cathedral is one of Dublin's finest historic buildings. It dates back to 1038 AD when Sitric, the then Danish king of Dublin, built the first wood here.

Christ Church Cathedral

It is the mother church for the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough of the Church of Ireland. It is open to the public.

Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

Stephen's Green Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping centre located at the top of Grafton Street in the Southside of Dublin City.

Belfast City Hall

Titanic Belfast

 

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