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Dublin is the capital of Ireland. There are many, many things it is known for. It has the largest walled park in Europe. It has the highest free-standing piece of sculpture in the world. It is home of the Book of Kells. It is the home of the Guinness Brewery. It is famous for its Georgian Architecture. It is famous for its many writers and poets, like James Joyce. It is famous for its many musicians, like U2. It is famous for its pubs. It has a lot of history throughout its over 1000 years of existence.
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∙ 6y agoPotatoes are not an important crop in Ireland. St Patrick's Day, as is now celebrated, is an American invention. March 17th has always been a solemn day of reflection and devotion in Ireland. Somehow, Irish Americans forgot all that and thanks to capitalism and bar owners over the decades, it has turned into a day of consuming copious amounts of alcohol that they just can't handle while eating corned beef (not Irish) and cabbage and wearing green. Ireland is known as the land of saints, sinners and poets. It has given us millions of immigrants over the centuries who through their blood, sweat and lives built this country with sheer force and determination to have better lives for themselves and their children. While the European continent was in the Dark Ages, the light of knowledge was kept lit in Ireland thanks to Irish monks. The Irish, who drink more tea per capita than beer, gave the world Guinness Stout. Ireland is home to the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, Bushmills. You can find more about Ireland and what Ireland and the Irish are known for at the links below.
their hill and forests and buetiful mountain regions.
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∙ 13y agoThere are so many things that Ireland is famous for that it is hard to give a single answer. Things like Music, Poetry, History, Literature, Sport, Guinness, Nature and many, many other things.
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∙ 11y agoGuinness, potatoes, cabbage, friendly people, lush green countryside, stunning scenery, great music (harps and uillean pipes figure largely, along with the famous tin whistle, as well as the bohdran pronounced bohran - a hand-held drum) and musicians. George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, Bram Stoker, John Field, and heaps of other Irish poets, composers and writers. Horses for racing and show jumping. The Irish sports of Gaelic Football and Hurling. All of these and many other things make Ireland and the Irish famous.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Patrick's Day, music, literature, poetry, sport, Guinness, Newgrange, round towers, the Book of Kells, history, the Giants Causeway, mountains, rivers, being a very green country, and many other things.
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∙ 8y agoTraditional Music
Boxing
Dancing (River Dance)
Historical Monuments
Legends and Tales
Religion
Its Landscape
"The Craic" - Having a good time
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∙ 14y agoBeautiful scenery, poetry, literature, music, history, castles, round towers, shamrock, Guinness, the Book Of Kells, U2, food, the sports of Gaelic Football and Hurling, horse racing and many, many other things.
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∙ 14y agoWhiskey and music
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∙ 15y agoEire
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What do the Irish call the Big Dipper?
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What city was Bram Stoker born in?
He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.He was born in the city of Dublin in Ireland, in the suburb known as Clontarf.
Is Ireland a republic?
Ireland is a republic and part of it is known as the Republic of Ireland.
When did Northern Ireland split with the Republic?
In 1921, as a result of the Irish War of Independence.Ireland was given independence from Britain, but 6 counties in the north-east exercised their right to opt out of the newly created Irish Free State, rejoining Britain and becoming Northern Ireland.The two entities now occupying the island are Ireland(also called the Republic of Ireland) and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.
What was Ireland's second name?
Ireland is known as the Republic of Ireland or Éire in the Irish language.
How do you spell the country's name that rules Ireland?
Ireland rules Ireland. Ireland is also known as Éire.
Why did south Ireland leave UK?
"South Ireland" or "Southern Ireland" are incorrect names for what is now known as the Republic of Ireland. Like any country in the world, Ireland wanted its independence, which is why the Irish Free State as it was known, later to become known as the Republic of Ireland left the UK, while Northern Ireland was created and remained part of the United Kingdom.
Ireland has been partitioned in to two countries?
The island of Ireland contains the Republic of Ireland, which is officially known as Ireland or Éire, and Northern Ireland.
St Patrick was known as what?
he is known as the patron saint of IrelandSt. Patrick was a Catholic bishop and missionary who is best remembered for converting much of Ireland to Christianity. As to driving snakes out of Ireland, forget it. It never happened. Snakes have never lived on that country.St. Patrick is most known for being largely responsible for converting much of Ireland to Christianity.
What are the2 soverign states that occupy the island of Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland, officially known as Éire or Ireland, and Northern Ireland.
What is Christmas called in Ireland?
As English is the main language spoken in Ireland it is known as Christmas. In the Irish language it is known as Nollaig.
What is boxing day called in Ireland?
In Ireland, the 26th of December is known as St. Stephen's Day.
