Ireland is a country full of amazing culture and heritage. This island country in the north Atlantic is known for its beautiful green landscapes, its friendly natives, and their love for art and music.
The Emerald Isle is the third largest island in Europe and the twenty sixth largest island in the world. The name of the state according to the constitution is Ireland in the English language while in the Irish language it is called Eire.
The National flag for Ireland has 3 recognizable colors of green, white and orange. This is called as a tricolor flag. The orange the Protestant supporters of William of Orange, green represents the older Gaelic and Anglo-Norman element and the Catholic supporters in the population while the white represents peace between the two.
To better understand Ireland here are 15 facts about Ireland’s geographical, culture and its people.
Ireland is a country of many rivers and lakes. They refer lakes to as loughs and these body of water are found all over the country
- None total coastline distance of 3,172kilometers The total land area of Ireland is 84,412km squared. It has atotal coastline distance of 3,172kilometers
- None The longest river in Ireland is the River Shannon . This body of water is also the longest river in the British Isles.
- None is a country of many rivers and lakes. They refer lakes to as loughs and these body of water are found all over the country
- None ’s only reptile is a small lizard. Only 3 amphibia exist in this country which includes the frog and the newt as well as the toad. Take note, there are no snakes in Ireland
- None The mild, moist climate and the soils are more appropriate for the growth of grass than for fresh crops. Irish agriculture is chiefly mixed pastoral farming with some additional cropping.
Above: Irish people prepare much for The National Day of Ireland is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on 17th March.
- None The National Day of Ireland is St. Patrick ’s Day, celebrated on 17th March. In Ireland , they consider this as a religious holiday where in shops and businesses are closed to give everyone a day off to be spent with family and friends.
- None is not the only place Gaelic is spoken. Isle of Man and Scotland also speak Gaelic.
- None Irish traditional wedding would include dressing up both the bride and groom in a kilt (skirt) made from the tartan representing their clan.
- None prepare much for Easter Sunday by doing “spring cleaning”. This is usually done before the blessing by the local priest in a religious ceremony which exists hundreds of years ago. Irish people prepare much for Easter Sunday by doing “spring cleaning”. This is usually done before the blessing by the local priest in a religious ceremony which exists hundreds of years ago.
- None Music and dance has been at the very heart of Irish culture and heritage. Irish traditional songs and dances have been passed down through the years give Irish people their strong cultural identity and remains to be a huge part of Irish social life.
It is said there are more Americans of Irish descent in America than there are Irishmen in Ireland. If you ever wondered who found the reason why the sky is blue, It was John Tyndall who claims the credit.
Up to 30% of the Australian population is said to be of Irish blood line. 70 Million People around the world, can claim Irish ancestry.
- None was said to be first discovered by St. Brendan who was an Irish Monk long before Christopher Columbus did.
- None reason why the sky is blue, It was John Tyndall who claims the credit.
- None It is said there are more Americans of Irish descent in America than there are Irishmen in Ireland . Americans celebrate St. Patrick ’s Day with such fun that many people in Ireland tune in their televisions to watch celebrations and parades in the United States
- None Eamon De Valera was the first President of the Irish Republic was born in Manhattan, New York City. Perhaps this can be explained by the migration of Irish people to the American soil at one point of history. An estimated 40% of the USA Presidents can claim Irish blood.
