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Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:56 am
by Bob Of Burleson
Most of Dublin’s nearly 3,900 residents believe the connection to Ireland’s capital city is mythical and that the town is named after the early settler expression “doublin’ up” — circling covered wagons at night to defend against Plains attackers. ("Plains attackers," that's the politically correct term for "Injuns." 
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Re: Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:38 am
by planosteve
Here I thought it was that they had a gamblin' casino and were always dublin down.
Re: Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:06 pm
by Cowman52
Once it was the Dublin Dirties, the drive in just west of town.
Re: Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:59 pm
by Jami
I find it odd that most of the residents don't believe the connection to Ireland because the city celebrates St. Patrick's Day.
Re: Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:25 am
by bodine
I miss Dublin Dr. Pepper....
Re: Who knew? Dublin isn't named for the Irish city
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:51 am
by crocmommy
My husband is part Irish and was not impressed with the Irish Capital of Texas when we visited years ago.