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1. Irish History on Display in Dublin
February 04, 2011
Dublin sits at the mouth of the River Liffey on Ireland’s east coast; it is the capital with a population of at least one million. This pulsating modern seat of government began as a Viking colony, but by the 17th century boasted the second largest population in the British Empire. Growth stopped, however, after the Act of Union in 1800. Following the partition of Ireland in 1922, it was designated the capital of what later became the Republic of Ireland, and its vibrancy again became apparent. Today it is one of the most exciting cities in Europe, accommodating numerous tourists annually, as ... (read more)
Author: Max Brockbank
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