The Republic

of Ireland

General FactsGeneral Facts Official name is Poblacht Na h'Éireann, or short Éire. Official name is Poblacht Na h'Éireann, or short Éire. The capital is DublinThe capital is Dublin English (official) is the language generally used, Irish English (official) is the language generally used, Irish

(official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas

located along the western seaboardlocated along the western seaboard Ireland has one of the most beautiful sceneries in Ireland has one of the most beautiful sceneries in

europeeurope Another word for ireland is The Emerald IsleAnother word for ireland is The Emerald Isle

Ireland’s population is aproximately 4.6 millionIreland’s population is aproximately 4.6 million The Republic of Ireland is made up of 26 counties( 6 The Republic of Ireland is made up of 26 counties( 6

counties are located in Northen Ireland)counties are located in Northen Ireland)

World Heritage Sites:World Heritage Sites:Brú na Bóinne (NEWGRANGE)

•Newgrange was built about 3200 BC

•No metal has been found at Newgrange.

• Construction would have taken about 30 years

•On the Winter Solstice, the light of the rising sun enters the roof box of Newgrange and penetrates the passage

GuinessGuiness•Guinness is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide

•Pouring a glass or pint of Guinness is a skill

•Guiness is sold in more than 150 countries.

•St James’ Gate Brewery, in Dublin City was leased for 9000 years at an annual fee of about $65

Did you knowDid you know

The Titanic was built in BelfastThe Titanic was built in Belfast The river Shannon rises in County The river Shannon rises in County

Cavan and is approximately 240 miles Cavan and is approximately 240 miles longlong

The white house was designed by an The white house was designed by an irish manirish man

The irish have a unique sense of The irish have a unique sense of humorhumor

   

Saint Patrick’s DaySaint Patrick’s Day

It’s on the 11th of marchIt’s on the 11th of march The biggest festival held in IrelandThe biggest festival held in Ireland Saint Patrick was the patron saint of Saint Patrick was the patron saint of

irelandireland People celebrate this holiday all over the People celebrate this holiday all over the

worldworld

National SymbolsNational Symbols

The harp( one of the oldest symbols)The harp( one of the oldest symbols) The shamrock is the national plantThe shamrock is the national plant The celtic cross is also well knownThe celtic cross is also well known

Beautiful Beautiful places:places:

Famous PeopleFamous PeopleOscar WildeOscar Wilde

Collin Farrell• He was born in Dublin

• Won one golden globe

•As a child wanted to be a football player

• He was admitted into rehab in 2005.

• He was a very famous irish poet and writer

• His full name is Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde

• Throughout his life he only published one novel

• He was taught German, French also Italian and Ancient Greek

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