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Exterior of the State Apartments, Dublin Castle
The State Apartments were designed in the 1680s. They consist of The Bedroom Suite, Throne Room and St. Patrick's Hall. The public can visit the State Apartments on guided tours.
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Exterior of the State Apartments, Dublin Castle -
Dublin
Dublin City is located where the River Liffey meets the Irish Sea.
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Dublin -
Four Courts
The Four Courts in Dublin which were built in the late 18th Century.
Courtesy of Dept. of Environment, Community and Local Government
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Four Courts -
Four Courts Dome
After the Civil War, the dome of the Four Courts was rebuilt with reinforced concrete.
Image is reproduced with the permission of the Courts Service
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Finglaswood House, or King James's Castle, 1906
A view of Finglaswood House from Weston St. John Joyce's book The Neighbourhood of Dublin. The house was built in the late 1500s. It was also known as King James's Castle, as James II occupied it for a period of time subsequent to his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne. It is no longer standing.
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Finglaswood House, or King James's Castle, 1906 -
Film Festival
An image of a poster promoting the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
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Film Festival -
Dublin City
A photo of Dublin with Liberty Hall, Busaras and the Custom House in view.
Courtesy of Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Dublin City -
General Post Office
Colour postcard of General Post Office & Nelson's Pillar, O'Connell Street
Reproduced by kind permission of Linen Hall Library Postcard Archive
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General Post Office -
Henry VIII's Sword
A gift of King Henry VIII of England in 1536 to the Mayor of Waterford as a reward for loyalty at the time of the rebellion of Silken Thomas FitzGerald in 1534.
© Waterford Museum of Treasures
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Garrison in the 1840s, Dublin Castle
An early photograph showing a garrison of soldiers at Dublin Castle in the 1840s.
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Fringe Festival
The logo of the Dublin Fringe Festival
Image courtesy of Dublin Fringe Festival
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Fringe Festival -
IFSC
A view of the IFSC as seen from the Millennium Bridge.
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IFSC -
GPO
The General Post Office on O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Copyright Lensman
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GPO -
Ha'penny Bridge
The Ha'penny Bridge used to be known as Wellington Bridge after the Duke of Wellington
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Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle
A postcard from the early 1900s showing the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle.
© Dublin City Library and Archive
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Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle -
Letter from Thomas Fitzgerald, 10th Earl of Kildare
Thomas Fitzgerald, the 10th Earl of Kildare, was also known as "Silken Thomas". He attempted to seize Dublin Castle in 1534. He was unsuccessful and retreated to his stronghold in Kildare where he was later captured. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London and was later hanged, drawn and quartered. He wrote this letter to one of his followers towards the end of 1536. He describes conditions in the Tower and the poor state he finds himself in.
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Letter from Thomas Fitzgerald, 10th Earl of Kildare -
Kevin O'Higgins and members of the Provisional Government leave Dublin Castle
On 16 January 1922, the last Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord Fitzalan, received the cabinet members of the provisional government of the Irish Free State to hand over power to them in the name of the British government. Kevin O'Higgins is pictured leaving Dublin Castle with Michael Collins and Eamon Duggan.
Courtesy of MultiText Project in History
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Kevin O'Higgins and members of the Provisional Government leave Dublin Castle -
Interior of Dublin Castle
A glance inside the Castle as it looks today.
© The Irish Times
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Interior of Dublin Castle -
King John (1119-1216)
An illustration depicting King John which dates from 1215. King John commanded the erection of a strong castle to replace the Norman castle which which had previously existed on the site at Dubh Linn.
© Waterford Treasures at the Granary
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Meeting House Square
Meeting House Square is an outdoor room bound by The Ark and the National Photographic Archive and School of Photography. The square features a stage and projection room to facilitate film screenings, performances and concerts. The Temple Bar Food Market is held here every Saturday.
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Meeting House Square -
Luas
The Red Line of The Luas travels from Dublin's City Centre to Tallaght in Dublin 24.
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Luas -
Liffey Swim
Photograph of the Liffey Swim: swimmers emerging from under O'Connell Bridge.
By kind permission of Brian Mongey
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Lord Norbury's Dining Table, Dublin Castle
Lord Norbury was the judge during the trial of Robert Emmet. He sentenced Emmet to death. <br> <br> The ding table is on display in the State Departments. The chairs surrounding the the table appear to be of different sizes. The ladies' chairs were wider than the mens' chairs to accomadate the wide dresses they wore.
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Lord Norbury's Dining Table, Dublin Castle -
Record Tower and Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle
The Record Tower is the last intact tower of Dublin Castle. It is also the last intact tower of the city. It was used as a high security prison. The walls are 4.6 metres thick. <br> <br> The Chapel Royal was completed in 1814. It was the the official Anglican chapel of the Household of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland until Dublin Castle was handed over to the Free State Government in 1922. It became a Catholic Church in 1943. Masses are no longer celebrated there.
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Old City Wall
A drawing of part of the old city wall of Dublin.
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Old City Wall -
Piper at Dublin Castle
A piper at Dublin Castle. The Record Tower can be seen in the background. It is the last intact tower of Dublin Castle and dates from the 13th century.
© The Irish Times
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Palace Street Gate, Dublin Castle
A blackand white image of Palace Street Gate, the pedestrian entrance to Dublin Castle.
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Palace Street Gate, Dublin Castle -
National Museum of Ireland
A photograph of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin 2.
Courtesy of Hans-Peter-Harmsen.
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National Museum of Ireland -
Presidential Inauguration, Dublin Castle
Presidential Inauguration of Seán T. O'Ceallaigh in St. Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle in 1945.
© Lensmen Photographic Archive
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Presidential Inauguration, Dublin Castle -
O'Connell Monument
The Daniel O'Connell Monument on O'Connell Street in Dublin 1
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O'Connell Monument -
Original Founders
The original founders of the Axa Dublin International Piano Competition, (from left)Ann Fuller, John O'Conor, Laurie Cearr and Ida Delamer.
Image courtesy of The Irish Times
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Inauguration of Mary McAleese as President of Ireland
Dublin Castle is the site of the inauguration of Irish Presidents. The ceremony takes palce in St. Patrick's Hall. This photograph shows Mary McAleese bein=g inaugurated as President of Ireland in November 1997.
© The Irish Times
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Inauguration of Mary McAleese as President of Ireland