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Dublin is the capital of Eire - the Irish Republic. This city
is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey on the east coast of Ireland,
facing across the Irish Sea. Regular passenger-boat services operate from Dun
Laoghaire, the outport for Dublin to Liverpool
and to Holyhead. Originally a Norse settlement,
throughout the major part of its history Dublin has belonged to the 'foreign
invader'. The 18th century was the period of growth and prosperity, and Dublin
became a great centre of commerce, especially with the improvement of the
city's docks.
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The chief industries of Dublin are distilling and brewing,
developed from the Irish agricultural products and consumed by the large
British market. The Guinness brewery is the most famous example. Other
industries are connected with agriculture e.g., the chemical fertiliser
factories, and biscuit and shoe factories; while other activities printing,
railway maintenance and the making of agricultural machinery serve the needs
of the country.
Dublin is the seat of the Irish Government, the Dail, and the administrative and cultural centre. It contains the university of Trinity and University College, and the wellknown Abbey Theatre, the training ground of many famous actors. The Irish name for Dublin is Baile Atha Cliath. |
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