Swords (Irish: Sord or Sord Cholmcille [sˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]) is the county town of Fingal and a major satellite town of Dublin city. Lying on the Ward River, and reputedly founded c. 560 A.D., it features a restored medieval castle, a holy well from which it takes its name, a round tower and a Norman tower. Close to Dublin Airport, Swords is home to one of the Dublin region's larger shopping centres, extensive other retail facilities and a range of industries.