Dublin Ireland The very interesting place of Dublin, Ireland has had many trials and tribulations since its inception in 140 AD It has endured various invaders who have tried to take control of it. Due to the arrival of numerous different ethnic groups who settled in the area, the name has changed a few times. Dublin has a long history which lends itself to having many historic places to visit should you ever find the opportunity to land on its shores. Some of these must-see sights include: Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Four Courts, Trinity College, Temple Bar and Kilmainham Gaol. History of DublinThe first settlement of Dublin was by the Celts in 140 AD They called this settlement Ath Cliath, meaning Hurdle Ford. Soon after the Celts came the Vikings. The Viking invasion occurred around 841 AD. They founded their settlement on the estuary of the River Liffey and called their base Dubh Linn, meaning Black Pool. They fortified the settlement by erecting a mud wall with wooden posts protruding from the top and digging a ditch around it (Lambert). The settlement was attacked numerous times by the Danes, but the Vikings retained control of their land (Irish Times). The Middle Ages brought changes for the Vikings. In the year 1169 a new kingdom called the Norman rule began in Dublin. The King of Leinster, Mac Murrough, with the help of the Earl of Pembroke, conquered the city of Dublin (dublin.info-a short story). During the struggle for control, Mac Murrough died and the Earl of Pembroke took power and managed to defeat the Vikings. After his victory, the Earl of Pembroke proclaimed himself King of Leinster. The King of England feared that the Earl of Pembroke might become too powerful... middle of paper... or make the current workers work longer hours. Recently, the government installed a new computer system nationwide that will help fight crime (movetoireland.com). If the government used new technology and enforced laws or rules, crimes should decrease and cities should be safer. Dublin has grown by leaps and bounds since it was first inhabited in 140 AD. It has seen various trials and tribulations, new settlers, a plethora of wars and the construction of new shops that have expanded the city. The city displays its magnificence through the various buildings from the past that tourists can walk around and see. Like any other city or town in the world, Dublin has its fair share of problems, but these can be solved if the government steps in and makes some changes. The city will continue to flourish and evolve as new experiences emerge.