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The name of the country is officially Ireland for documents written

The name of the country is officially Ireland for documents written

in English and Éire for documents written in Irish. The modern Irish Éire evolved from the Old Irish word Ériu, which was the name of a Gaelic goddess. Ériu is the matron goddess of Ireland, a goddess of the land.

Etymology

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Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. The Republic of

Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. The Republic

of Ireland occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland and the remainder constitutes Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom.
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It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the

It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the

Irish Sea to the east, St George’s Channel to the southeast, and the Celtic Sea to the south. It is separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea and the North Channel.

Geographical position

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The national flag of Ireland is a vertical tricolour of green,

The national flag of Ireland is a vertical tricolour of green,

white, and orange. The green part represents the majority Catholic residents of the island, the orange side symbolises the minority Protestant and the white middle part peace and harmony between them.

Flag

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The Coat of arms of Ireland is a gold harp with

The Coat of arms of Ireland is a gold harp with

silver strings on a St. Patrick’s blue background. The harp, and specifically the Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp), has long been Ireland’s heraldic emblem. It appears on the coat of arms that was officially registered as the arms of the state of Ireland on 9 November 1945.

Coat of arms

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The west coast of Ireland mostly consists of cliffs, hills and

The west coast of Ireland mostly consists of cliffs, hills and

low mountains. The highest point in the country is Carrauntoohil at 1,038 m or 3,406 ft, which situated in the Macgillycuddy's Reeks mountain range.

Landscapes

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The west coast is more rugged than that of the east,

The west coast is more rugged than that of the east,

with many islands, peninsulas, headlands and bays. The interior of the country is relatively flat land. The River Shannon is the island’s longest river.
There are also several large lakes.
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There are 55 mammal species in Ireland. Some species, such as

There are 55 mammal species in Ireland. Some species, such as

the red fox, hedgehog and badger, are very common, whereas others, like the Irish hare, red deer and pine marten are less so. There are about 400 species of birds in Ireland.

red deer

red fox

hare

badger

hedgehog

pine marten

Animals

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Ireland has a mild, temperate and damp climate. The country's climate

Ireland has a mild, temperate and damp climate. The country's climate

is the result of the Gulf Stream influence.  The weather in the east, where Dublin is located, is a bit cooler. It is the driest part of the country.

Climate

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The first known settlement in Ireland began around 8000 BC. In

The first known settlement in Ireland began around 8000 BC.
In the early to

mid-5th century AD Saint Patrick and other Christian missionaries came to Ireland and Christianity began to spread.
From around AD 800 Viking invasion began. Vikings founded Dublin.
In the end of XII century the part of Ireland was occupied by England.
There were the epidemic of black death in 1348.
From the 1 January 1801 until 6 December 1922, Ireland had been part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Ireland became an independent state in 1949.

History

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Cúige Chonnacht Cúige Laighean Cúige Mumhan Cúige Uladh Ireland is subdivided

Cúige Chonnacht

Cúige Laighean

Cúige Mumhan

Cúige Uladh

Ireland is subdivided into four provinces: Connacht

(west),
Leinster (east), Munster (south), and Ulster (north). Ireland has thirty-two traditional counties. Twenty-six of the counties are in the Republic of Ireland and six counties are in Northern Ireland. The six counties that constitute Northern Ireland are all in the province of Ulster.
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Ireland is a parliamentary democracy and a republic. The head of

Ireland is a parliamentary democracy and a republic. The head of Parliament is the

Prime Minister. The President is elected by the population for a seven-year term.

President Mary McAleese

Government

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St. Patrick’s Day (March 17 th)

St. Patrick’s Day
(March 17 th)

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It's the main national Irish holiday. St. Patrick is the patron

It's the main national Irish holiday. St. Patrick is the patron

saint of Ireland. He used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.
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The population of Ireland is about 4,459,300 people. The official languages

The population of Ireland is about 4,459,300 people.
The official languages are

English and Irish. Irish is the "national language" according to the Constitution, but English is the dominant language.

Population

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Riverdance is the most famous Irish theatrical show consisting of traditional

Riverdance is the most famous Irish theatrical show consisting of traditional

Irish stepdancing. It became famous after the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 which was held in Dublin.

Ireland is regarded as one of the Celtic nations of Europe. It is known for its traditional music and song, theatre, literature and architecture.

Culture

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Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature in all

Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature in all

its branches, particularly in the English language. In the 20th century, Ireland produced four winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature: George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney.

George Bernard Shaw

William Butler Yeats

Samuel Beckett

Literature

Seamus Heaney

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Although not a Nobel Prize winner, James Joyce is one of

Although not a Nobel Prize winner, James Joyce is one of

the most significant writers of the 20th century. Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses is considered one of the most important works of Modernist literature and his life is celebrated annually on 16 June in Dublin as “Bloomsday.”
The day involves Ulysses readings and dramatisations, pub crawls and general merriment. Much of it hosted by the James Joyce Centre.
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Agriculture is an important industry in Ireland. Nowadays the Irish economy

Agriculture is an important industry in Ireland. Nowadays the Irish economy

focuses on high-tech industries and services.

In 2002 Ireland joined the euro currency, while Northern Ireland remained with the pound sterling. The government decided on a single national design for all Irish coin denominations, which show a Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, decorated with the year of issue and the word Éire.

Economy

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Dublin is the capital of Ireland and its largest city. It

Dublin is the capital of Ireland and its largest city. It

sits at the mouth of the River Liffey on Dublin Bay.  Frequently visited sites in Dublin include Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, and Abbey Theatre.

The largest cities are Cork, Limerick, Waterford.

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There are some World Heritage Sites in Ireland. Bru na Boinne

There are some World Heritage Sites in Ireland.

Bru na Boinne (Palace

of the Boyne) is the largest and one of the most important prehistoric megalithic sites in Europe.
It is a complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges
and other prehistoric enclosures, some dating from as early as
35th century BC - 32nd century BC.

Places of interest

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Skellig Michael (Michael’s rock),also known as Great Skellig, is a steep

Skellig Michael (Michael’s rock),also known as Great Skellig, is a steep

rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the larger of the two Skellig Islands. From the 7th century, for 600 years the island was a centre of monastic life for Irish Christian monks. The Gaelic monastery situated almost at the summit is one of Europe’s better known but least accessible monasteries.
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Poulnabrone Dolmen is a portal tomb in the Burren, County Clare,

Poulnabrone Dolmen is a portal tomb in the Burren, County Clare,

Ireland,
dating back to the Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC to 2900 BC.

Drombeg stone circle is one of the most visited megalithic sites in Ireland.

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The Castlestrange stone is a granite boulder decorated with flowing spirals,

The Castlestrange stone is a granite boulder decorated with flowing spirals,


dating from the Iron Age period between 500 BC and 100 AD.

The Turoe stone is a granite stone decorated in a Celtic style
located in the village of Bullaun, County Galway, Ireland.
The stone is now positioned on the lawn in front of Turoe House,
set in a concrete base and metal cattle grill.

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Ireland’s national sports are Gaelic football and hurling. Gaelic Football is

Ireland’s national sports are Gaelic football and hurling.
Gaelic Football is played

by teams of 15 on a rectangular grass pitch with H-shaped goals at each end. The primary object is to score by kicking or striking the ball with the hand and getting it through the goals.

Sport

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Hurling is an outdoor team sport of ancient Gaelic origin, and

Hurling is an outdoor team sport of ancient Gaelic origin, and

played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar.
The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years,
and is one of the world’s fastest field team sports.
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