The Fast Five
- People first settled the Dublin area more than 2,000 years ago, with Celtic communities established long before the Vikings arrived.
- Viking settlers founded the first true city in the 9th century, naming it Dubh Linn after a nearby dark-water pool.
- From the 12th century onward, Dublin served as the political and administrative center of English—and later British—rule in Ireland.
- The city played a pivotal role in Ireland’s struggle for independence, most notably during the 1916 Easter Rising.
- Today, Dublin is a compact, walkable capital known for its blend of historic architecture, cultural energy, and modern tech-driven growth.