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By: Nic Cavanaugh
Western Europe Occupies 5/6 of the island of Ireland Dublin
Population 525,383 Located Eastern coast
English and Irish or Gaelic are the official languages Gaelic is spoke mostly along the western
seaboard These languages form subcultures within
the country
Flag Orange symbolizes Protestants Green symbolizes Catholicism White is the hopes of peace between them
Shamrock
4,015,676 people as of 2005 88.4% Catholic 3% Church of England 1.6% Other Christians 1.5% Other 2% Unspecified 3.5% None
Devoutly Catholic Patriotism/Hatred of English Appreciation of Alcoholic Beverages Huge Soccer Fans National Holiday- St. Patrick’s Day (March
17)
Small, trade-dependent economy 4.3% Unemployment rate Distribution of jobs
5% Agricultural 46% Industry 49% Services
600-150 BC Celtic tribes arrive English invasions begin in 12th Century
Begins seven centuries of struggles 1921 Ireland parts from UK
Like- I like this culture because it is part of my heritage on my dad’s side
Dislike- I dislike this culture because they can’t reconcile their differences with Northern Ireland
Currently at odds with Northern Ireland Heart of conflict is Catholicism vs. Protestants
Terroristic attacks by both sides
I would like to live in this country temporarily. I may go to Dublin if I go to Duke because it is one of the locations for their community service.
Western Europe Occupies northern 1/6 of island of Ireland Belfast
Eastern coast Population 641,638
Official languages: English and Irish or Gaelic
Uses Union Jack as official flag Used to use the Red Hand flag
Shamrock
1,799,392 estimate in 2010 45.57% Non-Catholic Christians 40.26% Catholics 14.18% Other
Catholics Protestants
Conflict between Catholics and Protestants
Appreciation of alcoholic beverages Huge soccer fans National holiday- St. Patrick’s Day March
17
Used to be heavy industry Industry being replaced by services
600-150 BC 12th century English invasions begin 1921-22 first Northern Ireland parliament
Remains part of UK
As a part of the UK, they have been allied with England in major conflicts
Ongoing conflict with Ireland over religion and English involvement
Like- It’s part of my heritage on my mom’s side.
Dislike- Its continuing disputes with Ireland
No, for some reason Northern Ireland does not appeal to me like Ireland does. It may be that they chose to remain closely associated with the English. I wouldn’t mind visiting there though.
I think I’d like to remain in the US. However if I had to live somewhere else, Ireland would be my first choice by far.
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com www.cultureireland.com www.worldatlas.com