Swords, Dublin
Swords (Sord Cholm Cille in Irish) is a suburban town north of Dublin City in Ireland. Originally a separate town, it has become integrated into the city's urban sprawl and in 1994 it became the county town of Fingal, a subdivision of the traditional County Dublin. Lying adjacent to Dublin International Airport, Swords is one of many rapidly growing outer suburbs of Dublin, together with Lucan and Blanchardstown. It is an ancient settlement dating back to 560, having been founded by St Colmcille (521-567). Legend has it that the saint blessed a local well, giving the town its name Sord meaning "clear" or "pure". The castle of Swords is reputed to have held the body of Brian Boru after he was killed in the battle of Clontarf in 1014.
See alsoList of towns in the Republic of Ireland
External linksSwordsDublin.comAround Swords
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