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1 day ago · Ireland is a country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. The country is noted for a rich heritage of culture and tradition that was linked initially to the Irish language. Its capital city is Dublin.
Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), [a] is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland with a population of 5.3 million. [4]
The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster system, with a written constitution and a popularly elected president whose role is mostly ceremonial.
Cutting-edge food, traditional pubs and incredible Titanic history take Belfast to the next level – welcome to one of Ireland's most exciting cities. With charming riverside towns and villages, majestic forests and sparkling waterways, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is slow-travel perfection.
Sep 5, 2024 · Ireland declared itself a republic in 1949 and formally left the British Dominion. Beginning in the 1960s, deep sectarian divides between the Catholic and Protestant populations and systemic discrimination in Northern Ireland erupted into years of violence known as the Troubles.
3 days ago · The Republic of Ireland. in Ireland in History. Also known as: Éire, Irish Free State. Written by. Ronan Fanning. (d. 2017) Professor of Modern History (1968-2006) and Director of Archives Acquisitions, University College Dublin, and Joint Editor, Irish Historical Studies (1976-87).
Apr 9, 2024 · REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: FACTS. Capital: Dublin. Area: 70,273 sq km. Population: 5.2 million. Languages: English, Irish, Ulster Scots, Shelta. Life expectancy: 80 years (men) 84 years (women)...
