IrelandBy : Molly M.

Location

Ireland is an island and is part of Europe

Ireland is divided: Northern Ireland & The Republic of Ireland• Surrounding Countrie(s) :United

Kingdom , and Northern Ireland• Surrounding Oceans: Atlantic Ocean,

North Sea, Irish Sea, and St. Georges Channel.

National Language

In Ireland they speak Gaelic and Erse.Sample phrases:

• PHRASE: Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge. • PRONOUNCED: kneel ah-gum ock byug-aneen

gayle-geh• MEANING: I speak only a little Irish

• PHRASE: An Bhfuil Bearla/Gaeilge agat• PRONOUNCED: on will bear-lah/gale-geh ah-gut• MEANING: Do you speak English/Irish ?

Customs/ Celebrations

CelebrationsMarch 17 : Saint Patrick’s Day

December 26 : Feast of St. Stephen – the first Irish martyr that died for his Christian beliefs

Historical Events

• 1845-1849 The Irish Potato Famine:

• Irish emigrate to America; the population of Ireland drops from 8 million to 6 million people

• 2 million Irish either die of starvation or leave the country

The Flag of the Republic

The Green in the flag means the Gaelic Heritage

The White in the flag means Peace or Truce

The Orange in the flag stands for William of Orange

Starry Plough Banner

Major Resources

• Potatoes• Dairy Products (Cheese , Butter )• Livestock & Seafood• Textiles (Wool)• Fine China + Crystal • Distilled Spirits ( Whiskey)

Tourist Attractions

• Belfast Castle• Ulster Museum• Crown Liquor Saloon• Saint Anne's Cathedral• Guiness Brewery

THE END!!!!!!!!!!