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Temple Bar
The modern street pattern of Temple Bar is based upon the old medieval plans and distinctive features such as narrow lanes and archways. The Vikings had a stronghold here from the 9th century.

Long Distance
Tara Street Station is not just for the DART line. Longer distance commuter train services go from here to Maynooth, Balbriggan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Arklow and Rosslare Europort.

Dublin Brigade
The headquarters of the Dublin Fire Brigade for over 90 years (1907–1998) was the fire station at the intersection of Tara and Pearse Streets. The brick watchtower there is now a protected structure. The HQ moved to Townsend Street in 1998.

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