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Swords was reputedly founded by Saint Colmcille in 560 AD.
Swords
Ireland
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.
From the “History” section
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Swords Castle, built in the early 13th century, was never strong in a military sense.
Swords
Ireland
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.
From the “Features and historical attractions” section
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Swords is the only Dublin county town not served by rail.
Swords
Ireland
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.
From the “Transport” section
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The Fingal Horticultural Society holds their annual flower show in Swords every August.
Swords
Ireland
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.
From the “Events” section
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Photo: Rossyxan, BaronNethercross, Wrobell · CC BY-SA 4.0