| Category: | Historical |
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| Address: | Off Dame Street |
A major Irish governmental complex, formerly the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Most of the complex dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland.
The Castle served as the seat of English, then later British government of Ireland under the Lordship of Ireland (1171).
The complex was ceremonially handed over to the newly formed Provisional Government led by Michael Collins.