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History of Dublin Ireland
9. Tailor's Hall: recently restored, it is the city's last surviving Guild Hall. It now houses An Taisce, the Irish National Trust.
10. St. Audoen's: this ancient part of the city contains the last remaining city gates St. Auduoen's Arch. Steps lead to Dublin's oldest parish church. St. Audoen's which dated from the 12th century and now stands much in ruins. Its tower contains three of Ireland's oldest bells which date from 1423.
11. Brazen Head: Dublin's Oldest pub. It is believed that an inn stood here even in Viking times, but the present building dates from 1668. Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmet and Daniel O'Connell were among its patrons.
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12. Four Courts: this great classical edifice is the work of James Gandon. It was built to contain the courts of Judicature, Chancery, King's Bench. Exchequer and Common Pleas. It is the home of the Irish Law Courts.
13. Lord Mayor of Dublin's Residence: The Lord Mator, who is the first citizen of Dublin, is elected every July by the City Council from amongst its members. The term of office is one year. The Mansion house is the official residence of the Lord Mayor. the earliest part of the building dates from the early 1700's
14. Civic Museum: South William St Dublin 2. Provides the citizens of Dublin with an understanding and knowledge of the city through permanent and temporary exhibitions, lectures and other organised programmes. Curator: Tom O'Conner.
15. Dublin and Irish Collections (Gilbert Library): A reference library and reading room. The collection of books, newspapers, periodicals, maps, photographs, prints and microfilms relate to social, cultural and literary heritage of Dublin in particular, and Ireland in general. Special collections include the Gilbert, Dix and Yeats collections.
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