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Facts About Ireland
1 – Ireland is the second-largest island in Europe.
2 – The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
3 – The population of Ireland was 4,757,976 in 2016.
4 – Irish people are also called Irish or Éireannachs and they speak English as their first language.
5 – There are six counties in Ireland – Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare and Cork. The names of these counties come from Gaelic languages.
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6 – The population of Ireland is 4.9 million.
7 – The Irish language has been spoken for centuries.
8 -There are many traditional Irish dishes that have been passed down through generations such as bacon and cabbage or colcannon with potatoes and onions.
9 – Traditional music including a harp can be heard throughout the country on St Patrick’s Day to celebrate their culture.
10 – Ireland is the 4th most densely populated country in Europe.
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11 – Ireland is the second most sparsely populated country in Europe.
12 – It’s illegal to sell alcohol on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
13 – Guinness was invented by Arthur Guinness.
14 – There are 8 counties in Ireland, which are called Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare and Laois.
15 – There are four provinces in the Republic of Ireland, Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
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16 – The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are two separate countries.
17 – Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday on March 17th and it celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick.
18 – Guinness beer originated in Dublin, Ireland and was exported to over 70 countries around the world.
19 – The Republic of Ireland has a coastline that stretches 1,270 kilometers.
20 – The Emerald Isle was given its name due to its lush green landscape and abundant rainfall.
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21 – There are over 30,000 castles in Ireland.
22 – The Irish language, Gaelic, was spoken as a first language by many people until the 19th century.
23 – Limerick is known for its rich literary heritage and it hosts an annual poetry festival.
24 – The national anthem of Ireland is called Amhrán na bhfiann 25 – Ireland became a republic on 6th December 1922 when it seceded from the united kingdom following an all-ireland free state referendum.
Bonus Facts
Irish Gaelic and English are both official languages of Ireland.
There are over one hundred different types of potatoes grown in ireland – some that taste better than others!
Irish culture has been influenced by Celtic traditions, English law, Viking invaders and Roman Catholics.
