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IrelandThe republic of
By Omar Nawaz, 9D
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General information
Capital: Dublin
Official languages: English and Irish
Area: 84,421 km2
Population: 6,378,000 people
Largest city: Dublin and Belfast
Currency: Euro
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Map
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The Irish flag
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Ireland
Is an island located to Europa’s northwest, in the north atlantics ocean.
The island is divided in The republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Land marksBen Bulben
Is the most stunning rock formation in Ireland. It is a
part of the Dartry Mountains. The rock was
shaped during the ice age. And it is a tough climb it takes approximately two and half an hour to climb.
The Cliffs of MoherProbably Ireland’s top tourist attraction and
landmark. The cliffs rise 394 ft above the Atlantic Ocean. It attracts over a million visitors per year.
It’s located in County Clare, Ireland.
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Sights of Ireland.
Newgrange
Is ancient and is probably Irelands best known site.
It is a part of the Brú na Bóinne complex of Neolithic passage tombs on the river Boyne. It has been dated to 3.200 BC.
The tomb excavated between 1962 and 1975.
Fun fact:Built 1,000
years before the the
pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
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Sights of Ireland
Dublin City
Is a relatively small city. But rich of history.
There are plenty of places to visit.
But avoid the city center on Saturdays when half the population seems to go shopping there.
St Patrick's Cathedral
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Hurling (Sport)
Hurling is the national sport of Ireland. It is played with a ball and sticks.
It’s very popular in Ireland and is played by many people.
The sports origin is Gaelic and is very old.
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Niall Horan(famous people)
Niall James Horan is a member of the pop band “One direction”.
He was born in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. At the 9th of September, 1993. (Age 20)
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U2(famous people)
U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin. It was formed in 1976.
It consist of Bono, The edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
Their most famous song is 'Beautiful Day’ (2002)
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Facts about Ireland
The Irish capital, Dublin is home to over one quarter of the total population.
Saint Patrick's Day is Irelands official national holiday.
Ireland was one of the initial 12 European Union nations that began using the euro currency in 2002.
At the Olympics, boxing is Ireland's most successful sport