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The castle was first built about 1204 by King John of England as a stronghold to protect against the Irish and to safe-keep treasure. It was the headquaters of the English government in Ireland for many centuries until it was won back by the Irish Free State in 1922.
Famous accomplishments to take place here include the night that Michael Collins broke into the castle during the Black and Tan War to see if he could find if the British had any information about him. And in 1907 the Irish...

Building work on this impressive Georgian building began in 1776 and was based on the designs of architect Thomas Cooley. On the death of Cooley in 1784, work continued, to an enhanced design by the renowned architect James Gandon. The foundation stone was laid by the Duke of Ruthland in 1786 and the building was completed in 1802 although the first court session took place in 1796.
It has a fine central block with an arched courtyard and end pavilion on either side. The portico is sup...

Spanning two Centuries: When Lord Powerscourt built his impressive Dublin residence in 1774, he would not have imagined that two centuries later his elegant home would be restored to such a unique shopping centre. The grade A, listed building is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture open to the public. With its historical past, the Centre's architecture serve as a magnificent setting for browser's and shoppers alike....