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.
Interesting places in it
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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