It is officially known in Irish as Baile Átha Cliath ([bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh]) or Áth Cliath ([aːh cliə(ɸ)]); the English name comes from the Irish Dubh Linn meaning "black pool"
Ireland is a representative democracy by way of a parliamentary republic. As of this time, February 2012, the head of state is the President (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is currently Michael D....