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Ireland
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and is situated northwest of mainland Europe. It includes the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and has a total land area of about 81,638 square kilometers or 31,521 miles.
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What was happening in the Republic of Ireland during World War 2?
The Republic of Ireland was neutral throughout World War II; and was not occupied by either side. Northern Ireland was on the Allied side as part of the United Kingdom.
Germany never invaded Ireland, although they did make at least one attempt to get Ireland to join the Axis; which was refused. The German Abwehr (Secret Service) tried to get the co-operation of the IRA for spying and intelligence purposes; but met with little success.
In the Irish language what is a shelta?
A secret jargon that is also known as Cant andGammon. it is used by travelling people in Great Britain and Ireland, based on systematic inversion or alteration of Gaelic words.
What is the conflict between North and South Ireland?
There's no real conflict between the native Irish in these areas. N Ireland is subject to the rule of England. The Republic of Ireland won it's independence from England in 1921. English control of Ireland was forcible and accomplished by invasion starting in 1167. There has been an 800 year struggle for freedom since then. The Republic is free but N Ireland was left under british rule as part of the treaty in 1921. Since then, the fighting and violence has been part of the N Irish continued struggle for independence. Their fight is really internal, between the native Irish (primarily catholics) and the "anglo irish" (all protestants) in N. Ireland.
Why are there two sides in Northern Ireland?
That is a question that could have a long and detailed answer, relating to Irish history. Putting it briefly, before Irish independence from Britain, the majority of people in what is now known as Northern Ireland did not want to become independent while a significant minority did. Those two positions remain, so you have two sides in Northern Ireland. The unionists and loyalists want to be have a union with Britain and the nationalists and republicans want a totally united Ireland. The unionists and loyalists still form the majority of people in Northern Ireland.
What political entity was created when Great Britain and Ireland were unified in 1801?
The parliaments of England and Scotland were merged in 1707 to form the United Kingdom. When Ireland was included in 1801, it became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until 1922 when the island of Ireland (except for six counties in the northeast of the island) became an independent country again.
Ireland is split into four provinces (originally 5, thousands of years ago). Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht. Each Province is sub divided into counties. There are 32 counties in Ireland. 9 of the 11 counties in Ulster are currently under indirect British rule. The remaining 26 counties form the Republic of Ireland. The occupied six counties of Ulster are also erroneously referred to as "The North", Northern Ireland" & "Ulster".
While the term originated in the US, it generally is applied to Irish Nationalist or Irish Republicans.
Who was the first king of Ireland?
In terms of the temporal, this is debatable, as Irish genealogy stretches much further back than written records, which did not exist in Ireland before the time of Christ. The answer is therefore uncertain. The first High King of the entire island of Ireland of whose historiciity we can be totally certain was perhaps Niall Noigiallach (in English, Niall of the Nine Hostages) who ruled in the fifth century. There are numerous earlier kings listed in early Irish histories, but we cannot be certain of the accuracy of the accounts given of these kings. Niall Noigiallach is also said to have ruled parts of Britain, including the Irish colony which eventually conquered the whole of northern Britain and founded Scotland.
However it must be noted that the vast majority of Irish people, being Roman Catholic, adhere to the believe that Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, is, was and always will be, the one and only Queen of Ireland.
Kissing the Blarney Stone supposed to give you what?
The "Gift of the gab". It is the phrase used, which refers to being able to talk a lot.
Who was the 1st high king of ireland?
Mael Sechnaill (II) mac Domnaill was the last true High King of Ireland. After his death the position was held in opposition until the Norman Conquest
Who is the head of state and the head of government in Ireland?
Ireland has a president as a head of state. The Irish President is currently Michael D. Higgins, who has been president since November 2011, and intends serving a 7 year term.
Ireland has a president as head of state. Currently, on December 16th 2011, the president is Michael D. Higgins. The official title for an Irish head of government is Taoiseach. The current Taoiseach is Enda Kenny.
In 1801 a second Act of Union was passed, creating yet another new country, the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland'.
Interesting FactEnglish/British monarchs had been also monarchs of Ireland since Henry Vlll claimed regal sovereignty in 1542.
How long is a school day in Ireland?
Most people wake up at 7.00am if in secondary school or 8.00am if in primary.
You get up, eat and catch your bus, walk or drive to school. Most secondary schools start around 9.00am and primary schools at about 9.30am.
You then go to classes. There are many subjects in most schools eg. Maths, English, Irish are the core subjects, then there is Home Economics, Languages, Sciences, History, Geography, Music, Art, TG, Religion, Computers, Typing, Business subjects, PE, Wood and Metal Work, etc. Schools also have many sports such as camogie/hurling, Gaelic football, etc.
Schools also have many other extra-curricular activities eg. Green Schools, SVP, Justice and Peace, etc.
Secondary schools finish at around 4.00pm and primary schools around 3.00pm.
You then go home on a bus, by foot or in a car. Get in, do your homework, eat, extra activities and sleep.
Very boring and very long. Believe me I live it everyday.
How many medals did Ireland win in the Olympics 2016?
That was the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne when Ireland won 5 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze). The sport that Ireland has won the most medals in is boxing where they have won 9 (1 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze).
How was Ireland ruled before the Normans?
It was made up of approximately 150 small kingdoms, called tuatha in Irish. Each one had its own king. The High King of Ireland lived on the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath. He didn't rule the tuatha. However, if Ireland was invaded, he could draw soldiers from every tuatha in Ireland. This is what happened when the Vikings invaded.
What has Ireland's economy done recently?
As a result of a combination of factors, Ireland's economy has been in recession. Factors include bad management in the banks, bad government policies and decisions, poor regulation, a property crash and the effects of poor economic times in other countries. Slowly things are beginning to improve, but there is a long way to go.
When did Britain take over Ireland?
Take over Ireland is an interesting way to put it.
more so is why are they not leaving.
heres a link that may help YOU determine the whys and why not... most people feel its a matter of opinion, so ill let you decide on your own.
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AnswerAn extremly complex question.First of all, British means those people living on the island of Britain, i.e, the Welsh, Scots and English. Yet we never hear of the Scots and Welsh invading and suppressing Ireland, which they did!
For example, the Norman 'invasion' of Ireland in 1169 was carried out by Welsh-Norman barons from Wales.
Edward and Robert Bruce invaded Ireland twice during the early 14th century, devastating the people and country.
In the main, the question, though badly posed, refers to the domination of the Irish nation by the English. Look at it this way:
1 - The Norman invasion of Ireland, which was'NT an invasion in the true sence of the world, ultimatly failed. The Normans were either repelled or integrated - like the Danes and Norwegians - into Irish society.
2 - English dominion began with Henry VIII in 1541. The policys of his successors (Edward, Mary, Elizabeth) slowly encrouched on Irish people and culture, but did not destroy it.
3 - The Nine Year's War (1594-1603) is usually described as an Irish defeat, which is strange as Kinsale (1601) was almost the only Irish defeat of the war, which in any case did not end for another eighteen months. It may be better to describe it as a draw with the Irish winning on points because they still preserved their culture and language, were pardoned by the 1608 Act of Oblivian, while the English Exchequer was bankrupted.
4 - The Irish Confederate Wars (1642-1653) did indeed end in defeat, but this was not looked upon as final. Certainly the restoration of the Stuarts in 1660 were great causes for celebration. Even more so was the fact that James II, a Catholic, became King of Ireland, Scotland and England in 1685.
5 - Only in July 1691, at Aughrim, were the Irish Jacobite forces signally defeated. However, the Treaty of Limerick safeguarded many of the interests of the Irish; sadly, it was betrayed by the English. If anyone is looking for the true start of English dominon of Ireland, 1691 is as good a year as any.
And yet this still was not the end. The Jacobites remained a force to be reckoned with for the next sixty years. The Rebellions of the 1790's demonstrated that the patriotic impulse was not lost.
Why did Britain take over Ireland? Simply because that was what dominant powers did in that day. In the 16th century it was because she wised to conquor Ireland and use her resources for her own benifit. Also, then and later, because it might be a back-door used by the likes of France and Spain for an invasion of England.
I'm sure there are people better able to answer this question than myself, so keep on looking!
AnswerIt is funny how influenced peoples views of past realities are influenced by those of today. These days the population of Ireland relative to Britain shows that Ireland is a tiny country, where Britain, and England in particular is quite big.This was NOT the case up until the early 1800s. Back then the populations were comparable.
AnswerTake over Ireland is a stange way to label it. Here in America if someone( and it's happened) goes into a McDonalds, starts shooting people, and some of them live. It's not reported as "a gentleman took over McDonalds today". No, we would say some pchycotic nut murdered innocent men, women, and children today in a cowardly act. Or something. Well, why? Appently that's what british people do (from a historical point of view, not the average british civilan either). They murder, torture and enslave people in order to steal. And for some, to satisfy their sadistic urges to torture and rape. Just look a their old social cast too. They treated their own people like trash to be thrown out. ANSWERIt is important to remember that Neither the Normans nor the Welsh nor the Scots were exactly univited.It is true that Henry II was issued a papal bull Laudibiliter authorizing him to invade Ireland in order to bring about social and religious reform, however this bull was not acted upon (partly due to distractions with France at the time) until the ousted king of Leinster, Dermott MacMurrough, sought the king's help in regaining his lands. In exchange for help Dermmott MacMurrough had to swear allegiance to the king. At this point Dermott was given permission to recruit aide among the Welsh. He cut a deal with Strongbow stating that if Strongbow assisted he would get Dermott MacMurrough's daughter, Aoife, to wed. As pointed out, due to assimilation of cultures the invasion was not complete.
Also Edward the Bruce was also invited. After the success of Robert the Bruce in Scotland the Irish cheiftans conferred the title King of Ireland on Edward the Bruce and invited him to Ireland. They believed that with Edward as king and with the support of Robert they would be able to expel the English government. Edward the Bruce actually died while leading an army in battle against the English.
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How can the Williamite war in Ireland not be considered an English victory the main goal was to repress the Catholic rebellions and kick out the French, and such was done, there is no point beating round the bush saying i can't be counted as an English victory because the Irish culture and language still survived as the goal had no relevance to destroying Irish culture anyhow, and the reason England was virtually bankrupt was not due to the Williamite war alone as that was only a theater scene of the nine years war that fighting the French and Spanish on the European mainland was the main reason for bankruptcy otherwise the war in Ireland would have a been a breeze
I do have Irish nationality but it's not because my parents are Irish. I was born in Co. Mayo in 1997 and at the time if you were born in Ireland you get Irish nationality. That's changed now though.
Why did John De Courcy invade Ulster?
He came in 1177 and left in 1204. He came to conquer territory and while in Ireland he did that. He built a lot of castles and monasteries. He fought a number of battles and was finally driven out of the country in 1204, because he had made new coins with Saint Patricks face on them NOT the Kings, that made the king very angry so he fourced him out of ireland.
Cooking techniques in Ireland?
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Is Corn beef and cabbage an American traditoin?
I can tell you that mine and my wife's families are both of Irish descent from separate parts of Indiana and it has been a tradition as long as any living relatives in each family can remember. None of us however know the origin or have ever found other people who know the tradition.
Why Northern Ireland as part of British empire and not Ireland?
This is because the majory of people living in it known as unionist want to remain part of the UK.
At one stage the whole island of Ireland was part of the Great Britain because the king at the time took control. As time went by only the nothern end of this island wanted to remain part of Great Britain called Ulster.
