History of Dublin
In 1916, open fighting broke out in the streets in what is known as the Easter Rising, which spearheaded Irelands fight for independent sovereignty. After Ireland had gained its independence, fighting once again broke out on the streets of Dublin (Bed and Breakfasts, Dublin, Ireland) in the Irish civil war. In the past several years, Ireland, (particularly Dublin) has experienced an incredible economic boom known as the Celtic Tiger. Today Dublin (Hotels, Dublin, Ireland) is one of Europe’s most prosperous cities. Co. Dublin (Accommodation, Dublin, Ireland) The metropolitan county is one of the smallest in Ireland, and from the head of Dublin Bay is less than 10 miles wide. The surface is fertile and low except across the southern end, where the great granite chain of Leinster descends to the plain almost on the outskirts of Dublin city. The highest point reached by the county- is the summit of Kippure, 2473 ft. Some true
glens lead southward into the hills. The coast-line is varied, and certain masses of hard rock stand boldly out, such as the Cambrian peninsula of Howth, the volcanic island of Lambay, and the points and islets at Skerries and Dalkey. Dublin Bay is enclosed between the granite hills of Dalkey on the south and the cliffs of Howth on the north. Dublin is the metropolis of Ireland, as originally founded, occupied the. first firm ground which was encountered by boats ascending the marshy estuary from the sea, and where the, river became fordable at low tide. The city has now spread over the gently ascending ground in all directions, but especially on the south. On the seaward side a good deal of land has been reclaimed, raised, and built on. The river has been straightened, and extensive docks and deep-water quays have been constructed. Two canals, one on the north and one on the south, run fr fa7 om the harbour through the town and away to the west, and there are five rail- way termini, all distant about three-quarters of a mile from the central point of the city. The construction of a loop-line has brought all of them, except Harcourt St. Station into 
direct connection ; the exclusion of Harcourt St. is of little inconvenience, since the South- Eastern Railway has a second terminus in Dublin, Westland Row, which forms one end of the loop. The River Liftey, running cast and west, cuts the city into two nearly equal parts, and right across the city a thoroughfare runs along the river edge on either side. Sackvllle Street, Dublin The main artery of the city runs north and south, and lies a little below (i.e. nearer the sea than) the ancient nucleus of the town: it consists of Harcourt St., St Stephens Green, W. drafton St., Westmoreland St., all on the south side. ; O’Connell Bridge ; and on the north side Sackville St. (one of the widest streets in Europe), and Rutland Square, E. Along this artery, are situated many of the principal buildings including Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland (the old Parliament House), and the Post Office, and monuments (e.g. the Nelson Pillar and the O’Connell Monument). The two cathedrals (Christ Church and St Patricks), and Dublin Castle, stand to the west of it on the south bank, in the old part of the town ; the Four Courts (law courts), on the northern bank further west, and the Custom House to the east, where the docks begin.
Customs House National Museum
East- ward of the southern part of the main artery just referred to are. several important buildings-the, handsome group around the historic Leinster House, including the National Gallery, National Museum, National Library, Royal College of Science and Department of Agriculture ; and further south, University College.
At its western outskirts Dublin can boast one of the finest urban recreation grounds in the. British Islands -the Phoenix Park, extending over 1752 acres, and situated on a breezy ridge commanding lovely views of the mountains on the south. The bulk of the cross-channel traffic of about two-thirds of Ireland passes through Dublin. The passenger services are. well organised. Three steamers daily each way, connect with Holyhead (two from Kingstown (Dun-Laoghaire) and one from Dublin Harbour), and the loop-line enables through carriages to and from Belfast, Galway, 
Cork, and Wexford to run alongside the mail-boat at Kingstown (Dun- Laoghaire): there are also daily steamers to Liverpool and Glasgow. The port is large and well equipped. The municipal water-supply comes from the Wicklow hills near Rounwood, and a separate supply from the Dublin hills serves the southern suburbs. recreation grounds in the. British Kingstown (Dun-Laoghaire), on the south side of Dublin Bay, is the centre of the large residential area which extends along the shore from Dublin (Holiday Cottages, Dublin, Ireland) for 9 miles to Killiney. It is a flourishing place with good public buildings, its chief feature is its great harbour of refuge, enclosed between two piers each over a mile long. The old town of Howth, is picturesquely situated on the northern shore, of the peninsula of the same name. The Curragh Camp Formerly a packet station, it is now an important fishing centre. The harbour is spacious, but of small depth, and is sheltered by dd the rugged islet of Irelands Kye. Balbriggan, famous for its hosiery, stands on the coast near the northern end of the county.