Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle's Irish name, Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath, derives from the castle's English name and the Irish designation for Dublin: Baile Átha Cliath, literally meaning 'town of the hurdle ford', referencing an ancient ford across the River Liffey where hurdles facilitated crossings. The castle itself was founded in 1204 on the orders of King John of England, with construction overseen by Mei...