1. The Republic of Ireland

2. General Facts  Official name is Poblacht Na h'Éireann, or short Éire.  The capital is Dublin  English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard  Ireland has one of the most beautiful sceneries in europe  Another word for ireland is The Emerald Isle  Ireland’s population is aproximately 4.6 million  The Republic of Ireland is made up of 26 counties( 6 counties are located in Northen Ireland)

3. 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

4. Guiness 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

5. Did you know  The Titanic was built in Belfast  The river Shannon rises in County Cavan and is approximately 240 miles long  The white house was designed by an irish man  The irish have a unique sense of humor

6. Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day  It’s on the 11th of march  The biggest festival held in Ireland  Saint Patrick was the patron saint of ireland  People celebrate this holiday all over the world

7. National Symbols  The harp( one of the oldest symbols)  The shamrock is the national plant  The celtic cross is also well known

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9. Famous People Oscar 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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