DUBLIN. The capital of Ireland, in Dublin C'onnty and the
Province of Lei»ster, at the mouth of the river Liffey. in
Dublin Bay on the east coast of (Map: Ireland. E 3). It is
situated in latitude. 23' N. and longitude 0° 20' W.
(observatory). it is built on land re claimed from the sea, and
is generally flat. The river. running from west to east between
granite walls and parapets. divides the city into two almost
equal portions joined by several bridges. On each side there is
a spacious roadway, with tall houses and excellent shops. Near
the cus tom house there are several large docks in com
munication with the Royal and Grand canals; the former
connecting Dublin with the North Shan non and the west of
Ireland, the latter with the southern portion of the same river
and the south. The harbor and docks are protected by two large
breakwaters. In the newer parts of Dublin the streets run at
right angles and are remarkable for their breadth. The most
imposing. is Sack ville Street, which is 120 feet broad. At its