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Why was Ireland important to the British empire?

There are many reasons. Broadly speaking, Ireland is a neighbouring country and for many years Britain ruled all of Ireland. Many Irish people have lived in Britain and had influence on the country.


Why are Great Britain and Ireland such adversaries?

Nowadays Ireland and Britain are not great adversaries. There are good relations between them. Many Irish people live and work in Britain and there are many British people living and working in Ireland. In the past, as Britain was a colonial power and Ireland was under British rule, naturally there would be different kind of relations between the two countries. Nowadays they work together on lots of things, like politics for example. It is only when it comes to things like sport that they are now adversaries.


Why Irish hate Britain?

The Irish don't hate Britain. There is a long history between Ireland and Britain, with Britain having invaded Ireland. This long history goes back to 1169, so it is not possible to discuss it in detail here. There is some animosity between Irish and British people but there are also very strong links between the two countries. Many Irish people live in Britain and many people in Britain are of Irish ancestry. The Irish are the largest immigrant group in Britain.


Does Great Britain rule N Irelnd?

No. The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In many respects Northern Ireland has its own government.


Who controlled Ireland before Great Britain?

Ireland are not and have never been under the control of Great Britain. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the upper part of the island of Ireland, however Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are two different countries in their own right, although there have been many issues over the years over the National Identity of Northern Ireland, whether it should belong to Britain or become part of a United Ireland. Ireland itself has always been independent, to my knowledge, developing from Celtic traditions into the heavily Western-influenced country we see today.

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Why was Ireland important to the British empire?

There are many reasons. Broadly speaking, Ireland is a neighbouring country and for many years Britain ruled all of Ireland. Many Irish people have lived in Britain and had influence on the country.


What was one of the first missionaries to travel to northern Europe and converted many people in Britain and irelandn?

The Gregorian mission converted the people of Britain and Irelend to Christianity. The missionary sent was Augustine.


Do you have to accept Northern Ireland banknotes?

They are legal tender in Northern Ireland and in Britain. There is occasionally a bit of reluctance of people in Britain to take them as they are not used to seeing many of them.


Why do Irish people have Anglophobia?

The Irish do not have Anglophobia. There is a long history between Britain and Ireland and the British involvement in Ireland for over 800 years. As a result of that there are some people who do not like England. However, on a general basis Irish and English people get on well. Many Irish people live in England and many English people live in Ireland. When it comes to things like sport, Ireland likes to beat England, just like most countries in the world have another country they particularly like to beat, but it is all friendly rivalry. There are many misconceptions about Ireland and Britain's relationship and the situation in Ireland by those outside of Ireland, like people thinking there is a war in Ireland or between Ireland and Britain. So for the most part, the Irish do not hate the English.


Why Does Ireland have so many people?

It doesn't. 6.2 million isn't that much. For Ireland to be the same population density as Britain it would need 22 million people.


Where are the people from who holiday in Ireland?

People who holiday in Ireland come from all around the world and of course from Ireland itself. A lot come from Britain, France, Germany, USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain and many, many other countries.


Why are Great Britain and Ireland such adversaries?

Nowadays Ireland and Britain are not great adversaries. There are good relations between them. Many Irish people live and work in Britain and there are many British people living and working in Ireland. In the past, as Britain was a colonial power and Ireland was under British rule, naturally there would be different kind of relations between the two countries. Nowadays they work together on lots of things, like politics for example. It is only when it comes to things like sport that they are now adversaries.


How many people have Bebo?

Millions of people worldwide have bebo. It is particularly popular in Ireland, Britain, USA, Australia and New Zealand ---- i do


Why Irish hate Britain?

The Irish don't hate Britain. There is a long history between Ireland and Britain, with Britain having invaded Ireland. This long history goes back to 1169, so it is not possible to discuss it in detail here. There is some animosity between Irish and British people but there are also very strong links between the two countries. Many Irish people live in Britain and many people in Britain are of Irish ancestry. The Irish are the largest immigrant group in Britain.


What influence did Saint Patrick had on people?

Ireland became a Christian country and helped spread Chrsitianity to other parts of the world. Many great saints came from Ireland and many important places associated with Christianity were founded in Ireland and surive today, such as Clonmacnoise and Glendalough.


Who found Ireland?

While many believe it was the Celts crossing from Britain, there were people in Ireland long before that. It is now reliably believed that the first people came to Ireland by sea from the north of Spain. There is a lot of genetic evidence to support this and people in the west of Ireland in particular bare a resemblance to people in northern Spain. That is not, as many believe, a result of the survivors of the Spanish Armada settling in Ireland.


How do you get to France from Ireland?

You can fly. Flights from Ireland go to many cities in France. You can travel by boat, to a number of French ports. You could also travel from Ireland to Britain and then from Britain to France.