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County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, A96 K6C9, Full contact details for all sections of our Housing Department can be found here, Planning Legislation, Regulation & Guidelines. [104] Transatlantic traffic was also the fastest-growing segment of the market for the airport in 2016, in which a 16% increase from 2015 brought the yearly number of passengers travelling between Dublin and North America to 2.9 million. [97] Construction of a 6 km extension to the Green Line, bringing it into the north of the city, commenced in June 2013 and was opened for passenger travel on 9 December 2017. Dublin is also served by Weston Airport and other small facilities, by a range of helicopter operators, and the military and some State services use Casement Aerodrome nearby. The tunnel connects Dublin Port and the M1 motorway close to Dublin Airport. The headquarters of An Post and telecommunications companies such as Eir, as well as mobile operators Vodafone and 3 are all located there. The National Basketball Arena is located in Tallaght, is the home of the Irish basketball team, the venue for the basketball league finals, and has also hosted boxing and wrestling events. It was the European Capital of Science in 2012. Users must make a subscription for either an annual Long Term Hire Card or purchase a three-day ticket. One of Dublin's newest monuments is the Spire of Dublin, officially entitled the "Monument of Light. Dublin has two ODI cricket grounds in Castle Avenue and Malahide Cricket Club Ground. Apart from being the focus of the country's literature and theatre, Dublin is also the focal point for much of Irish art and the Irish artistic scene. The County Dublin population was 1,273,069 and that of the Greater Dublin Area 1,904,806. On average, the sunniest months are May and June, while the wettest month is October with 76 mm (3 in) of rain, and the driest month is February with 46 mm (2 in). Ringsend in the south of the city records the lowest rainfall in the country, with an average annual precipitation of 683 mm (27 in),[60] with the average annual precipitation in the city centre being 714 mm (28 in). There are several theatres within the city centre, and various well-known actors have emerged from the Dublin theatrical scene, including Noel Purcell, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Rea, Colin Farrell, Colm Meaney and Gabriel Byrne. [31] It remained a relatively small walled medieval town during the 14th century and was under constant threat from the surrounding native clans. The site featured temporary war-time housing from 1947 through 1960. Hours. Fingal County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that €25.4m has been awarded under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for projects associated with the rejuvenation of Balbriggan. Strong Atlantic winds are most common in autumn. The spire was designed by Ian Ritchie Architects,[71] who sought an "Elegant and dynamic simplicity bridging art and technology". The National Transport Authority is responsible for integration of bus and rail services in Dublin and has been involved in introducing a pre-paid smart card, called a Leap card, which can be used on all of Dublin's public transport services. Ireland's biggest libraries and literary museums are found in Dublin, including the National Print Museum of Ireland and National Library of Ireland. [170] Two Irish language radio stations Raidió Na Life and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta have studios in the city, and the online and DAB station Raidió Rí-Rá broadcasts from studios in the city. As of the 2018 Michelin Guide, five Dublin restaurants shared six Michelin stars – including Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud with two. The Phoenix Park is about 3 km (2 miles) west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Sponsored by JCDecaux and Just Eat, the scheme consists of hundreds of unisex bicycles stationed at 44 terminals throughout the city centre. The Dublin City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council decisions but also has considerable executive power. The Celtic Tiger also led to a temporary boom in construction, with large redevelopment projects in the Dublin Docklands and Spencer Dock. Dublin Business School (DBS) is Ireland's largest private third level institution with over 9,000 students located on Aungier Street, and Griffith College Dublin has its main facility in Portobello. It went on to provide a breakthrough for some of the city's most famous writers, such as Synge, Yeats himself and George Bernard Shaw. The Wide Streets Commission was established in 1757 at the request of Dublin Corporation to govern architectural standards on the layout of streets, bridges and buildings. This tidal pool was located where the River Poddle entered the Liffey, on the site of the castle gardens at the rear of Dublin Castle. In response to Strongbow's successful invasion, King Henry II of England affirmed his ultimate sovereignty by mounting a larger invasion in 1171 and pronounced himself Lord of Ireland. Department of the Taoiseach: Guide to Government Buildings (2005). [167], Historically, Irish coffee houses and cafes were associated with those working in media. The City of Dublin is the area administered by Dublin City Council, but the term "Dublin" is also used to refer to the contiguous urban area which includes parts of the adjacent local authority areas of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin. The M50 motorway, a semi-ring road which runs around the south, west and north of the city, connects important national primary routes to the rest of the country. [142] Taoiseach Enda Kenny was quoted to say that Dublin "would be an ideal candidate to host the World Design Capital in 2014".[143]. The majority of these are provided by Dublin Bus, with a modest number having been transferred to Go Ahead Ireland in 2018. Sited to the south-east of Norman Dublin, the castle formed one corner of the outer perimeter of the city, using the River Poddle as a natural means of defence. [91], Dublinbikes is a self-service bicycle rental scheme which has been in operation in Dublin since 2009. The Belfast City – Teeside route was terminated on 11 Jan 2021. Flights from Belfast City – Cardiff are cancelled until further notice. Virgin Media Television, eir Sport, MTV Ireland and Sky News are also based in the city. Dublin has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years. The Dublin region is the economic centre of Ireland, and was at the forefront of the country's economic expansion during the Celtic Tiger period. The call came in … Each of our titles are compact and available every Monday. It is the third-largest stadium in Europe after Nou Camp in Barcelona and Wembley Stadium in London. [162], The Dublin Marathon has been run since 1980 at the end of October. 63 (From Kilternan Towards Dun Laoghaire), No. The National College of Ireland (NCI) is also based in Dublin, as well as the Economic and Social Research Institute, a social science research institute, on Sir John Rogerson's Quay, and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. The Gate was founded in 1928 to promote European and American Avant Garde works. Dublin was also a victim of the Northern Irish Troubles, although during this 30-year conflict, violence mainly occurred within Northern Ireland. Since the ban, non-trauma death rates, respiratory death rates and cardiovascular death rates have declined – by an estimated 350 deaths annually.[63][62]. Also, the Hampton VA Medical Center. Fares are generally calculated on a stage system based on distance travelled. Since the beginning of Norman rule in the 12th century, the city has functioned as the capital in varying geopolitical entities: Lordship of Ireland (1171–1541), Kingdom of Ireland (1541–1800), as part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922), and the Irish Republic (1919–1922). (Removed sometime around 1963.) Dublin City Council said it intends to press ahead with work on the Strand Road cycleway in Sandymount, despite a legal challenge and a submission to An Bord Pleanála to stop it. [47], Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey and encompasses a land area of approximately 117.8 square kilometres (45.5 sq mi) in east-central Ireland. Bohemian F.C play at Dalymount Park, the oldest football stadium in the country, and home ground for the Ireland football team from 1904 to the 1970s. Dublin prospered as a trade centre, despite an attempt by King Robert I of Scotland to capture the city in 1317. Private galleries in Dublin include Green on Red Gallery, Kerlin Gallery, Kevin Kavanagh Gallery and Mother's Tankstation.[139]. Irish Academic Press. It consists of a main building (completed 1911) with two wings (completed 1921). The counties of Charles City, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, and York. A 2013 report by Dublin City Council on traffic flows crossing the canals in and out of the city found that just under 10% of all traffic was made up of cyclists, representing an increase of 14.1% over 2012 and an 87.2% increase over 2006 levels and is attributed to measures, such as, the Dublinbikes bike rental scheme, the provision of cycle lanes, public awareness campaigns to promote cycling and the introduction of the 30 km/h city centre speed limit. One of the memorials to commemorate that time is the Garden of Remembrance. There is archaeological debate regarding precisely where Dublin was established by the Gaels in or before the 7th century AD. Our Housing and Planning Counters are open 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. The old Irish Houses of Parliament of the Kingdom of Ireland are located in College Green. Callers outside this area should dial (+ 353) 01 205 4700 for both the County Hall and the Dundrum Office. 75 (From Tallaght (The Square) Towards Dun Laoghaire), From City Centre take R118 and N31 to Marine Rd in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Alternatively, follow R801, R131 and R118 to Rock Rd/N31 inDun Laoghaire-Rathdown, then follow N31 to Crofton Rd, then follow Crofton Rd to Marine Rd, © Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co.Dublin, A96 K6C9, © Comhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin, Halla an Chontae, Dún Laoghaire, Co. 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The remainder of park was used as playground for residents during this time, with a wading pool, a basketball hoop, a softball field, and a badminton court. It is now thought[26] the Viking settlement of about 841 was preceded by a Christian ecclesiastical settlement known as Duibhlinn, from which Dyflin took its name. County Dublin is home for 13 of the senior rugby union clubs in Ireland including 5 of the 10 sides in the top division 1A.[159]. There is a GAA Museum there and tours of the stadium are offered, including a rooftop walk of the stadium. 01 222 2222 Fingal County Council: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Tel. [61][62] The ban was implemented in 1990 to address black smoke concentrations, that had been linked to cardiovascular and respiratory deaths in residents. UCD's main campus is at Belfield, about 5 km (3 mi) from the city centre, in the southeastern suburbs. Tel. [87], Dublin City Council began installing cycle lanes and tracks throughout the city in the 1990s, and as of 2012[update] the city had over 200 kilometres (120 mi) of specific on- and off-road tracks for cyclists. Dublin is also the headquarters of national newspapers such as The Irish Times and Irish Independent, as well as local newspapers such as The Evening Herald. Dublin is home to the National College of Art and Design, which dates from 1746, and Dublin Institute of Design, founded in 1991. [42] Later, in 1953, the boundaries were again extended by the Local Government Provisional Order Confirmation Act.[43]. The Book of Kells, a world-famous manuscript produced by Celtic monks in AD 800 and an example of Insular art, is on display in Trinity College. [150] There has also been some growth in local farmers' markets and other markets. It is bordered by the Dublin Mountains, a low mountain range and sub range of the Wicklow Mountains, to the south and surrounded by flat farmland to the north and west.[48]. [75] It includes large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues, and since the 17th century has been home to a herd of wild fallow deer. [85][86], Dublin is served by a network of nearly 200 bus routes which cover the city and suburbs. This continued down to 1840 when the barony of Dublin City was separated from the barony of Dublin.