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10 Things To Know About Ireland
Ireland has long been an island divided, but is starting to make a serious comeback. Here are 10 things to know about the Emerald Isle.
10 Things to Know About Ireland
An island located close to Britain, Ireland has been in nearly constant conflict with its neighbor. Alas, things have changed dramatically in the last ten years as have Ireland s fortunes. Religious violence seems to have tapered off and economic growth is some of the strongest in Europe.
Here are ten things to know about the amazing country of Ireland.
1. The island is split between two countries, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
2. Prior to 1921, the entire island was part of and controlled by Britain.
3. In 1921, 26 counties in the south were given independence and became the Republic of Ireland.
4. Northern Ireland is approximately 55 percent Protestant and 44 percent Catholic. This division has led to decades of strife in all aspects of life.
5. Ireland has remained neutral during the two World Wars despite the fact Great Britain played a key role in each.
6. In 1990, Mary Robinson was elected the first female President of the Republic of Ireland.
7. You will find rag trees in Ireland. As the name suggests, trees are covered with rags tied to their branches. The rags represent wishes for a variety of things.
8. In some parts of the country, you can go bowling on Sundays. On the public roads! The idea is to roll a heavy ball from the starting point to a finishing point as much as a couple of miles away. The team that does it in the fewest number of throws wins.
9. The ancestors of U.S. Presidents Kennedy and Reagan were Irish.
10. The Patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, was Scottish!
Ireland has a long and storied history as well as a unique cultural all its own. As you can tell from the above, this is a place you should visit if you get a chance.
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How highly do you think of Ireland as a country?
It is my country, well I'm from England but lived in Ireland from age 5 to just a month ago when I moved back here to England, I'm 20 now! I just wanted to know what the outside world thought about Ireland? Oh and what you think about England, for people outside this area of the earth?
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What's it really like living in Ireland? (some questions)?
I'm 17 and grew up with a sister who LOVED celtic things and such,she even taught herself how to play the bagpipe and flute,an her love for celtics rubbed off on me (:
But I'd like to know what it's like living in Ireland?
-Whats the best city or town to live in? I heard Belfast or Dublin was pretty cool.
-How do people generally make a living there? I was thinking about becoming a mechanic or police officer here in the US,do they have any of that there? Also is it expensive to live anywhere in Ireland?
-And do you think i should move from California to someplace in ireland,or should I just stay put?
-And also,whats the weather like where you live? I heard its mostly rainy and windy with sun here and there,which is perfect for me cuz I love the rain and cold (: Does it ever snow there?
And any tips about Ireland in general would be great,thanks! (:
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Are you voting for Martin McGuinness to be president of Ireland?
All proud Irish men and women should vote for Martin. Martin cares about Ireland and do great things if given the opportunity to be the president of our country. He has some great ideas and it would be a step towards unity.
Are you giving Martin your vote ?
Get behind him lads
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