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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Swords,_DublinSwords, Dublin - Wikipedia

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   Swords (Irish: Sord [sˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ] or Sord Cholmcille) in County Dublin, the county town of the local government area of Fingal, is a large suburban town on the east coast of Ireland, situated ten kilometres north of Dublin city centre.

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     Swords Castle is an early medieval castle located in Swords,...

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2. swordsguide.ie › historyHistory of Swords, Dublin - Swords Guide - Your Guide to ...

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   The history of Swords, County Dublin, is a testament to Ireland’s rich and varied past. From its early ecclesiastical roots to its current status as a vibrant suburban town, Swords has navigated through centuries of change while retaining its unique historical identity.

3. www.visitdublin.com › swords-castleSwords Castle - Visit Dublin

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   Swords Castle. Family friendly. Rainy days. Free to visit. Swords Castle has stood in the centre of Swords in North County Dublin since 1200 A.D. It was built by the first Norman Archbishop of Dublin, John Comyn, who succeeded St Laurence O'Toole as Archbishop in 1180 A.D.

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5. www.wikiwand.com › en › Swords,_DublinSwords, Dublin - Wikiwand

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   Swords in County Dublin, the county town of the local government area of Fingal, is a large suburban town on the east coast of Ireland, situated ten kilometres north of Dublin city centre. It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 40,776 as of the 2022 census.

6. www.fingal.ie › visitor › locationsWelcome to Swords | Fingal County Council

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   Welcome to Swords. Swords was founded as a monastic settlement by St Colm Cille in the 6th century, and was the final resting place of High King Brian Boru before his funeral after the Battle of Clontarf.

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   Where is swords in Ireland?

   • Swords ( Irish: Sord [N 1] [sˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ] or Sord Cholmcille) in County Dublin, the county town of the local government area of Fingal, is a large suburban town on the east coast of Ireland, situated ten kilometres north of Dublin city centre. It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 40,776 as of the 2022 census.

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   What is Swords Ireland known for?

   • It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 40,776 as of the 2022 census. The town was reputedly founded c. AD 560. Located on the Ward River, Swords features Swords Castle, a restored medieval castle, a holy well from which it takes its name, a round tower and a Norman tower.

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   When did swords start in Dublin?

   • The establishment of the Great Dublin Exhibition in 1853, where Swords had representation, highlighted its agricultural contributions to the region. As Dublin expanded, Swords experienced substantial growth, especially with the development of Dublin Airport in the 20th century, located just south of the town.

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   Where is Swords Castle?

   • Swords Castle is an early medieval castle located in Swords, Dublin. Originally built for the Archbishops of Dublin in the early 13th century near the Ward River, some of the castle estate had fallen into disrepair by the 14th and 15th centuries.

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