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County in Ireland
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County Dublin (Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath) is a county in the Republic of Ireland. Surrounding Dublin city, it has a population of 1.5 million in 2022. It was abolished as an administrative or political unit in 1994, with its territory allocated to four new entities. Nevertheless it still coheres as a destination for travellers, in two ways: for the city to escape to the surrounds, for instance to the seaside at Howth or the races at Leopardstown; and for visitors to stay here and day-trip into Dublin while avoiding the city's congestion and high prices.
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of downtown Dublin, and has excellent connections across Europe and to North America.
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