21st Century Change of Name
On 1 January 2002, following a major reform of local government which also abolished the 300 year old title of Alderman in the Republic of Ireland and 700 year old title of 'town clerk' in Dublin, the ancient name of Dublin Corporation was abolished, with the 19th century name Dublin City Council, that previously had been used simply to refer to the assembly of elected councillors, being given for the entire administration.
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