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Swords is the seventh largest city in Ireland, located some 10 km to the west from Mullach Íde, 110 km south of United Kingdom border. The capital city Dublin is in 20 km to the south-west. According to the latest census, the population of Swords is about 37,000 people, making it the seventh largest city in Ireland. People mostly visit Swords to see its castles.

The nearest airport Dublin (IATA: DUB) is about 10 km away.

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1. Swords Castle
Swords Castle was built as the manorial residence of the Archbishops of Dublin around 1200 or a little later in Swords, just north of Dublin. It was never strong in the military sense, but covers a large pentagonal walled area of nearly 1. 5 acres (6, 000 m²) with a tower on the north, probably the Constable's residence, and an impressive gateway complex on the south. The warder may have occupied the quarters to the left of the gate, while to the right was the janitor's room with the priest's room…

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Dollymount Beach

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Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, lies, with

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Burrow Beach

Burrow Beach is a beach in Sutton, in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland.

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Howth Castle

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St Mary's Pro-Cathedral

St Mary's Church (Irish: Leas-Ardeaglais Naomh Muire), known also as

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Swords Castle

Swords Castle was built as the manorial residence of the Archbishops

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Howth Beach

Howth Beach is a tourist attraction, one of the Beaches in Sutton,

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Drumcondra Church

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Ireland's Eye

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National Wax Museum (Ireland)

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Casino at Marino

The Casino at Marino, located in Marino, Dublin, Ireland was designed

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Saint Anne's Park

St Anne's Park (Gaeilge. Páirc Naomh Áine) is a public park within D

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Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionn-Uisce) is one of the largest

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Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport, (Irish: Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath) (IATA:

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Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

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Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport

starting $265

Carnegie Court Hotel

starting $161

San Augustine B&B

starting $163

Rathview House

starting $113

Travelodge Dublin Airport North 'Swords'

starting $165

Premier Inn Dublin Airport

starting $113

Glenmore House

starting $138

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