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Condado de Dublin

Condado

Dublin

Baile Átha Cliath

123

Parroquias

1,378

Localidades

966,017

Registros censales

185,898

Hogares

3

Años del censo

1821 Censo
Personas
18
Hogares
3
1901 Censo
Personas
472,494 +2624866.7%
Hogares
88,338 +2944500%
1911 Censo
Personas
493,505 +4.4%
Hogares
97,557 +10.4%

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Dublin is located on the east coast of Ireland, positioned at the mouth of the River Liffey where it meets the Irish Sea. The county occupies a relatively compact area in the province of Leinster and forms part of the Greater Dublin Area, which serves as the country's largest metropolitan region. The landscape is generally low-lying and gently rolling, with the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains visible to the south. The city center sits on relatively flat terrain that facilitated its historical development as a port and trading hub, while the coastal areas include both urban developments and stretches of beach and farmland.

Dublin has a rich historical record stretching back over a thousand years. The city was established as a Viking settlement in the 9th century and developed into one of medieval Europe's important ports. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, Dublin became the seat of English (later British) administrative power on the island. The Georgian period left a significant architectural legacy, with many of the city's most recognizable streets and squares dating from the 18th century. The 1916 Easter Rising, a pivotal event in Irish independence, took place primarily in Dublin's city center and remains central to Irish national identity.

Today, Dublin is Ireland's capital and largest city, serving as the nation's economic, political, and cultural center. The county is home to Trinity College Dublin, one of Europe's oldest universities, and hosts numerous museums, theaters, and literary institutions. The presence of major multinational corporations and technology companies has made it a significant global business hub. The city's literary heritage is particularly notable, with connections to writers such as James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Oscar Wilde, drawing cultural interest from around the world.

For local residents and the broader Irish community, Dublin represents both opportunity and ongoing challenges. The rapid economic growth of recent decades has made it an attractive destination for work and education, though this has contributed to housing shortages and increased living costs. The city remains deeply important to Irish identity and continues to serve as a focal point for national events, celebrations, and commemorations. Its role as Ireland's gateway to international travel and commerce ensures its continued significance to the economic and social life of the country.

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Dublin

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Jurisdicción

República de Irlanda

Nombre en irlandés

Baile Átha Cliath

Años del censo

1821, 1901, 1911

Distritos

97 distritos censales

Annals of the Four Masters

Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)

The Annals of the Four Masters record Dublin (Irish: Dublin) in 15 entries between AD 965 and AD 1166.

Irish name: Dublin

Viking & Pre-Norman

AD 965 AD 1013 AD 1020 AD 1023 AD 1028 AD 1035 AD 1042 AD 1048 AD 1060 AD 1069 AD 1130 AD 1136 AD 1138 AD 1150 AD 1166

Historical Events

  • Dublin burned, 1020, 1069, 1130, 1138, 1150,
  • Dublin plundered, 1035.

Ecclesiastical & Political Records

  • Dublin, airchinneachs of, 1028, 1048, 1060,
  • Dublin, bishops of, 965, 1023.
  • Dublin, lector of, 1042.

Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.

Griffith's Valuation

National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)

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45,212 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 742 townlands (1830s-1850s).

Top Surnames

Byrne 798 Kelly 649 Murphy 548 Doyle 487 Walsh 350 Murray 307 Smith 298 Smyth 285 Connor 282 Farrell 273

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

Límite del condado

OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Inglés
Dublin
Irlandés
Baile Átha Cliath
Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda

Registros censales

Distritos censales

97

Parroquias

123