Above is Ireland's Eye, an island off the east coast of Ireland near Dublin.  Below is a stretch of 18th century Georgian style buildings typical of the urban environment of Dublin.  The amenity value of both the charming natural and built environments make Dublin a desirable place to live and visit.  Follow the links at the top or click here to learn on about Dublin's growth through history.

 

*This page was created by Patrick Baldwin for Prof. David Lanegran's
Geography of World Urbanization course at Macalester College, spring 2000.