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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.
9,538 Questions
Was northern and southern Ireland ever whole?
Northern Ireland was only set up in 1922. Prior to that Ireland was, as you put it, whole.
How far is drogheda to donegal?
Drogheda to Donegal town is about 123 miles, though there are many routes you can take, some of which would be longer.
When were northern lights visible in Ireland?
They have been visible during recent times (late January 2012) due to high solar activity. Any time there is high solar activity, there are better chances of seeing them.
What vegetable famine did Ireland have many years ago?
The potato famine, in the second half of the 1840s.
What is the Irish word for fighter?
trodaí (fighter, combatant, also brawler, quarrelsome one)
or comhraiceoir (fighter, combatant).
How was the river Liffey in Ireland formed?
It flows down from the Wicklow mountains, taking water from them, curving into county Kildare and then in through what is now the city centre of Dublin. Most of Dublin's main rivers flow in from the surrounding mountains.
Distance between terryglass co. tipperary and thurles co tipperary?
About 38 miles or 62 kilometres. It will depend on the route you take, as there are some options.
When did Ireland become north and south Ireland?
The Act of 1920, partitioned Ireland into two parts: the independent 'Republic of Ireland' and 'Northern Ireland' - 'Northern Ireland' remained loyal to Great Britain.
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.
Is there a desert there in Ireland?
Precipitation defines a desert, not temperature. The largest desert in the world is Antarctica, the coldest place on earth. A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Ireland receives much too much rain to have any deserts.
What is some Traditional Irish Music?
A lot of Irish music traditional music is instrumental, often for dancing to. Jigs and reels being examples. Music often features tin whistles, flutes and uileann pipes, which are similar to bagpipes, except that they are not played by blowing into them, but by pumping air into them using a bellows strapped to the elbow. The tone is different to the bag pipes.
Some songs are similar to country music in their subject, often being about a place or person that is special to the writer of the song. The sound would be different to country music and there would be a particular focus on the people and places of Ireland.
What coast of Ireland did the Titanic sail from?
It made its final journey from Cobh, on the south coast of Ireland.
What county is bordered by Louth Monaghan Tyrone Lough Neagh and Down?
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What date is the All Ireland Fleadh 2009?
It is on from the 16th August to the 23rd of August 2009, in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Check out the website below:
What is the response to Cead Mile Failte?
There is no response to "Céad míle fáilte", it's only used in writing (on signs etc.) or when giving speechs or welcoming large groups of people who are not expected to reply.
