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Dublin comes from the Irish words Dubh Linn, which means black pool. Over 1000 years ago there was a settlement on the river Liffey called Dubh Linn, taking its name from a black pool near where it was. There was another settlement in the area called Ath Cliath which means crossing at the hurdle Ford. These two settlements grew into what is now the modern city of Dublin. Baile
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∙ 14y agoDublin comes from the Irish words Dubh Linn, which means black pool. Over 1000 years ago there was a settlement on the river Liffey called Dubh Linn, taking its name from a black pool near where it was. There was another settlement in the area called Ath Cliath which means crossing at the hurdle ford. These two settlements grew into what is now the modern city of Dublin. Baile Ãtha Cliath is the name now used in the Irish language for Dublin.
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Name a town or city in Dublin that h as the same name as the county?
Dublin is a city and it is in the county of Dublin.
What is the name of Dublin's largest airport?
Dublin Airport.
What is one of the castles name in Ireland near Dublin?
In the city of Dublin there is a castle known as Dublin Castle.
What is the name of the sea port in Dublin?
There is Dublin port and just south of Dublin is the major port of Dún Laoghaire.
What is the name of the river where Dublin is situated at the mouth of it?
The River Liffey, on Dublin Bay.
What is the name of Kenyas ambassador or high commissioner to Dublin?
The name of Kenya's ambassador to Dublin is MS. CATHERINE MUIGAI MWANGI.
Name of the Region south of Dublin?
The county directly south of Dublin is County Wicklow.
Where did the word Dublin come from?
The name Dublin comes from the Irish language words dubh linn, meaning 'black pool'. This is a name of an ancient settlement that grew and eventually became the Dublin we now know. The site of the original Dubh Linn is believed to be in the centre of modern Dublin, in what is now a garden in Dublin Castle.
What is the long way of saying Dublin?
The name used for Dublin in the Irish language is Baile Átha Cliath, which would be the name you are referring to.
Is Dublin a county?
Yes Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is also the name of a city, which is in the county and is the capital of Ireland.
Name a famous restaurant in Dublin Ireland?
The Trocadero on St. Andrew Street in Dublin city centre.
Name the mountain chain south of Dublin?
The Dublin Mountains, which are just the northern fringe of the Wicklow Mountains.
