Situated in the province of Leinster, Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. It is a historical, arts, industry, and cultural centre for the country. It was found in 841 and originally settled by Vikings amongst a population of Celtic tribes. Dublin often referred to as the “Town of the Hurdled Ford”. The English name for the city is come from the Irish name, ‘Dubhlinn”, meaning “black pool”. Dublin is ranked as one of the top 30 cities in the world.