County Dublin
County Dublin is a historical county of Ireland, containing Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. It is now divided into the counties of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin, and the city of Dublin.
Irish: Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath | |
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Coordinates: 53°25′0″N 6°15′0″W / 53.41667°N 6.25000°WCoordinates: 53°25′0″N 6°15′0″W / 53.41667°N 6.25000°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
Government | |
• European Parliament | Dublin |
Area | |
• Total | 1,693 km2 (654 sq mi) |
• Rank | 30th |
Population (2016) | 1,345,402 |
• Rank | 1st |
County Dublin Media
Viking fleet landing at Dublin, 841
Prehistoric passage tomb at Tibradden
Norse-Gael Kingdom of Dublin in the 10th Century
Burnt out buildings following the Sack of Balbriggan, September 1920
Sunset over Skerries
At an elevation of 757 metres (2,484 feet), Kippure is the highest point in the county
Summertime bathers at Sandycove
December snow at Killiney
Dublin's postal subdivisions after the implementation of Eircodes. They include the city's historic postal districts and the newer A and K Dublin codes.