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2 days ago · Irish language, a member of the Goidelic group of Celtic languages, spoken in Ireland. As one of the national languages of the Republic of Ireland, Irish is taught in the public schools and is required for certain civil-service posts. Britannica editor Jeff Wallenfeldt provides an overview of the Irish language.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Ireland’s capital is Dublin, a populous and affluent city whose metropolitan area is home to more than one-fourth of the country’s total population. The city’s old dockside neighbourhoods have given way to new residential and commercial development. Cork, Ireland’s second largest city, is a handsome cathedral city and port in the southwest.
1 day ago · Ireland ( / ˈaɪərlənd / ⓘ IRE-lənd; Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ; Ulster-Scots: Airlann [ˈɑːrlən]) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel.
- 84,421 km² (32,595 sq mi)
- Northwestern Europe
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- Northern Ireland
2 days ago · The Irish Air Corps is the air component of the Defence Forces and operates sixteen fixed wing aircraft and eight helicopters. The Irish Naval Service is Ireland's navy, and operates six patrol ships, and smaller numbers of inflatable boats and training vessels, and has armed boarding parties capable of seizing a ship and a special unit of frogmen.
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3 days ago · The Irish Times is a trusted source of journalism since 1859, covering Ireland and the world with news, opinion, business, sport, culture and more. Find out the latest stories on politics, immigration, housing, weather, music, film and more.
Mar 31, 2024 · Enjoy the flavors of Ireland with these traditional dishes, from soda bread and corned beef to colcannon and Guinness cake. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or any day, these recipes will transport you to the Emerald Isle.
Mar 28, 2024 · 4. St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. There are countless facts about St. Patrick, but this is the one that surprises people the most. Yep, St. Patrick was born in was born in Roman-Britain circa 386 A.D. 5. One of the oldest lighthouses in the world is located in Wexford. Photos via Shutterstock.
