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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 are the 12 bens in Ireland?
The 12 Bens, also known as the 12 Pins, is a range of mountains in Connemara, in the west of Ireland.
Dublin does not have a leader as such. The city does have a Lord Mayor, but the Lord Mayor does not have as much power as Lord Mayors in some countries do. A Lord Mayor serves a one year term. At the current time Councillor Emer Costello is the serving Lord Mayor of Dublin. She was elected to the position of Lord Mayor on 15th June 2009.
Is the President of Ireland really Irish?
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
Yes. Michael D. Higgins is the current president of Ireland and he is from Ireland.
What is the distance between Ireland and Nova Scotia?
pretty far away... so don't try it... you'll drown.
When was Saint Brigid of Ireland canonized?
Like many saints from the first millennium, she was not formally canonised by a Pope. However, St. Brigid is recognised by the Vatican as being a saint.
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Church practices were very different in those early Christian days.
Saint Brigid of Ireland was ordained a bishop by Saint Mel or Saint Mac-Caille in and around 468. She then founded two religious institutions, one for women and one for men. She was the abbess and bishop of Kildare together with Saint Conleth whom she chose as co-leader.
How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Southern Ireland?
It can range from 300miles, but at the same time it could take a second as all you would have to do is step over the boarder.
Do you pronounce the K in Knock in Ireland?
No, it is a silent letter. It is pronounced exactly the same as the word knock.
How do you say shamrock in irish?
It is spelled seamróg, pronounced like 'sham' 'rogue'.
It's seamróga, the usual 3-leaved version.
Seamair Mhuire (Mary's clover) is the 4-leaved shamrock.
Does Sky Ireland offer Digital TV service?
Sky Ireland offers a digital account which gives you a choice with which television you want use to watch their programs. You can also choose from a variety of cable boxes to watch their channels with.
The Republic of Ireland has a population of about 4,470,700
Northern Ireland has a population of about 1,789,000.
What was the native language of ireland?
The official language of Ireland is English. However, many people are able to speak Irish Gaelic, particularly in the west and southwest of the country.
What province is not included in the Republic of Ireland?
There is no province that is not included in the Republic of Ireland. Leinster, Munster and Connaught are all completely in the Republic of Ireland. 3 of Ulster's 9 counties are in the Republic of Ireland, so that may be what you are referring to. The other 6 counties of Ulster make up Northern Ireland. These 6 counties are often incorrectly referred to as being Ulster.
How many hours will it take me to drive from Dublin to Donegal?
Donegal is a large county, so where precisely you are going to in Donegal will make a difference. Depending on traffic, the route you take, and where precisely you are going to, it can take at least 3 to 4 hours, possibly more.
What are the similarities between Ireland and Australia?
They are both Celtic nations. There has been a lot of emigration between the two countries down through the centuries. Geographically, being in the same region of the world, they have similar attributes in terms of mountains, lakes etc. They have similar weather. They are close neighbours. For these and many reasons there are lots of similarities between them.
The similarities are more marked in the case of the Highlands and Ireland with their common Gaelic culture than they are with Lowland Scotland. On the other hand, the Protestant population of Northern Ireland has strong connections with Lowland Scotland.
Why did Irish navvies come to Britain?
To find work as there was more work in Britain than in Ireland.
