Location Eurovision Song Contest 1981
dublin capital , largest city of ireland. dublin in province of leinster on ireland s east coast, @ mouth of river liffey. founded viking settlement, kingdom of dublin became ireland s principal city following norman invasion. city expanded rapidly 17th century , briefly second largest city in british empire before acts of union in 1800. following independence in 1922, dublin became capital of republic of ireland.
the contest took place under heavy guard @ 15,000 seat simmonscourt pavilion of rds, used agricultural , horse shows.
over 250 armed soldiers , police on hand protect against political demonstrations.
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