Dublin Bay of Dublin reach the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay: the River Liffey, with the River Dodder flow received less than 1 km inland, River Tolka, and various smaller rivers and streams. The metropolitan area of the city of Dublin surrounds three sides of the bay (the north, west, and south), while the Irish Sea lies to the east. Dublin was founded by the Vikings at the point where they were able to ford the River Liffey with the first wattle bridge up from the estuary. The city spread from its birthplace, around what is now the James's Gate area, out
National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) association with the Office of Public Works (OPW), Dublin local authority parks departments, and the Golfing Union of Ireland. The Director is the chief officer of the Gardens, with a residence provided on site. Directors have included: National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) The National Botanic Gardens (Irish: "Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus") are located in Glasnevin, 5 km north-west of Dublin city centre, Ireland. The 19.5 hectares are situated between Prospect Cemetery and the River Tolka where it forms part of that river's floodplain. The gardens were founded in 1795 by the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society) and are today