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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland. Table of Contents. Slide 1 - Title Slide 2 - Contents Slide 3 - Famous C ities Slide 4 - Landforms Slide 5 – Introduction to Famous Attractions Slides 6-11 - Famous Attractions Slide 12 - Economy Slide 13 - Language Slide 14 - Government Slide 15 - National Holidays

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Dublin, Ireland

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  1. Dublin, Ireland

  2. Table of Contents • Slide 1 - Title • Slide 2 - Contents • Slide 3 - Famous Cities • Slide 4 - Landforms • Slide 5 – Introduction to Famous Attractions • Slides 6-11 - Famous Attractions • Slide 12 - Economy • Slide 13 - Language • Slide 14 - Government • Slide 15 - National Holidays • Slide 16-17 - Fun Facts • Slide 18 - Exiting/Sources

  3. Famous Areas South County Dublin_______________________ South County is most of Dublin County that is south of the River Liffey. In this area, you will find the Dublin Mountains, Killiney, Blackrock, and Dundrum. The major attractions in this area include Drimnagh Castle, the James Joyce Museum, the PearseMuseum and the National Maritime Museum. South Dublin Cities ________________________ South City is located south of the River Liffey and is home to Dublin's inner suburbs. It is home to many embassies, fine hotels, restaurants, and houses. The main attractions are KilmainhamGaol, the Shaw Birthplace, the Waterways Visitor Center, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and the National Print Museum. North County Dublin_______________________ North County is all of Dublin that is outside the M50 ring road and within the boundaries of County Dublin, and includes Howth, Rush & Lusk, Skerries, Dublin Airport, and Castleknock, and many other places. It is home to many beaches, country walks, large homes, and a lot of golf courses. North Dublin City__________________________ The North City extends north of the canals to just within the M50 ring road, encompassing Bull Island, Casino Marino, Dublin Port, the Phoenix Park, Clontarf, and Dublin Port.

  4. Landforms Ireland's central lowlands of flat rolling plains contain by bogs, lakes and rivers, and surrounded by hills and small mountains

  5. Tourist Attractions KilmainhamGaol Trinity College Phoenix Park Saint Patrick's Cathedral Dublin Castle Guinness Brewery

  6. KilmainhamGaol Gaol- British Jail KilmainhamGaol is one of the biggest Gaols in Ireland . When it was open it held the some of the most famous politicians and military leaders in Irish History.

  7. Dublin Castle • Dublin castle is in the heart of Dublin. • It was built out of wood by Vikings in the year 904 out of wood. • In 1204 King John of England got the castle built out of stone. • In 1556 new Lord Deputy Henry Sidney moved his household into Dublin Castle. • From then on the Castle became the control center for the vicious wars and religious persecution against the Irish Chieftains and the 'Old English' Catholics. • The English took over it in 1570 and it was abandoned for 200 years. In the 1916 rebellions, Ireland took control of it again.

  8. Founded in 1592 • It’s the oldest university in Ireland • Covers more than 40 acres. • More than 12,000 students attend the College & 1,200 staff members work there • It attracts half a million visitors each year Trinity College

  9. Saint Patrick's Cathedral The site of St. Patrick's Cathedral is said to be the earliest Christian site in Ireland St. Patrick baptized converts here A wooden St. Patrick's Church stood on the site from the 5th century to about 1191, when the church was raised to the status of cathedral Present building is the largest church in Ireland & was built between 1191 and 1270

  10. Largest urban enclosed park in Europe • Circumference is 11 kilometers (7 miles) and a area of 1,760 acres • Located 3km (2m) west of the city center • Features ornamental gardens, nature trails, large plots of grassland, and paths separated by avenues of trees. Phoenix Park

  11. Guinness Brewery • St. James's Gate Brewery is a brewery founded in 1759 in Dublin, Ireland, by Arthur Guinness • Main product of the brewery is Guinness Draught • Became the largest brewery in Ireland in 1838 & was the largest in the world in 1914, covering 64 acres. • Although no longer the largest brewery in the world, it is still the largest brewer of stout in the world • The brewery also made all of its own power using its own power plant

  12. Economy • Dublin is Ireland’s economic hub and the capital • It’s home to Ireland’s Parliament • Most of Ireland’s media and arts are found here • Dublin was ranked number one economically in Ireland • Many European multinational corporations are located here

  13. Language The official language of Ireland is English: 55 percent speak only English 39 percent speak mainly English, and somewhat Irish (Gaelic) 3 percent speak other languages 2 percent speak only Irish (Gaelic) 1 percent speak Polish

  14. Government Dublin City is governed by Dublin City Council, which is presided over by the Lord Mayor of Dublin who is elected for a yearly term. The head of Ireland’s government is the Prime Minister. The deputy prime minister is selected by the prime minister. The rest of Irelands government consist of a parliament like system of an upper house, lower house and a cabinet.

  15. National Holidays Ireland celebrates all normal Christian holidays Some different holidays that Ireland celebrate are: May Day St. Stephen’s Day St. Patrick's Day

  16. Fun Facts • Dublin is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe . • Ten million glasses of Guinness - the famous 'black pint' from Dublin - are produced daily all over the world. • Dublin is home to the largest park in Europe It is second only in the world to Central Park in New York. • The Carmelite Church in Whitefriar Street in Dublin City claims to hold the remains of St Valentine. • The Oscar statuette used at the Academy Awards was designed by MGM's art director Cedric Gibbons, who was born in Dublin in 1823

  17. Fun Facts Continued • Handel’s classic “Messiah” premiered in 1742 at the New Music Hall in Fishamble Street, Dublin • Oscar Wilde (playwright, poet, and novelist) and Dracula creator Bram Stoker are among Dublin’s famous writers.

  18. THE END! Sources: Tourist Websites Worldatlas.com Discoverireland.com Dublin.ie

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