Why is St. Patrick the patron saint of Ireland?
Patrick was the one mostly responsible for the conversion of that country to Christianity.
What does the O' mean in Irish surnames?
The prefix O' seen in Irish surnames is from the Irish (Gaelic) Ó (earlier Ua)
which means 'grandson, descendant'.
O'Neill in Irish is Ó Néill (descendant of Niall).
Grandson or descendant.
Where in Ireland are American girl dolls available?
Online, there are no American Girl stores outside of the US, but you can order one on their website or buy one second hand off of Ebay.
Was divorce legal in the Republic of Ireland in 1996?
It was made legal in a referendum in 1995. The laws came into being in 1996 with the first divorces actually granted in 1997.
Who is the composer of Londonderry Air?
The composer of Londonderry Air is unknown. Any reference to "Oh Danny Boy" is for the lyrics only, not the tune. The tune is also known as Derry Air and Air from County Derry.
How many counties does Unilever operate in?
See the link below for a list of countries for Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Middle East in which Unilever operates.
When is call of duty 7 coming out in Ireland?
Call of Duty Black Ops has been out but Call of Duty 7 is not a game title
Does Ireland have fertile soil?
yes Ireland does have fertile soil it needs fertile soil so it can grow its potatos, potatos are one of irelands main crop so they need to give it every thing so nothing bad happens to them again
What borders the northern part of Ireland?
There is the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, in the northern part of Ireland. The most northern point on the island of Ireland is actually in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland, as you will see at the map at the link below. Around the northern coast, is the Atlantic Ocean.
What is Mary McAleese's email?
You would not be able to e-mail her directly, but you will find all the relevant contact details for her office at the link below:
How do you say 'love hurts' in Irish?
Beaghán don bhás an grá. Love is a sting till death.
(A saying from Omeath and Derry)
What is the post code of Longford town?
Ireland does not have postal codes. You would finish an address to there in this way:
Longford
Co. Longford
Ireland
For internet forms, use IE if asked for a code.
Big houses in Ireland range from state owned and managed properties to private properties. Castle Town House and Emo Court are state owned and managed properties. They are the biggest of them. The biggest house of private properties is Beaulieu and Bantry.
Does Ireland have more than one official language?
Yes it does. It has two official languages. They are Irish and English. Many people outside of Ireland refer to Irish as Gaelic. You will see it in many places in Ireland, like seeing Éire on Irish coins and stamps, as that is the name for Ireland in the Irish language. While a small amount of people speak it fluently as their first language every day, most Irish people know some, and words from Irish are used in every day language by English speakers. A good example is Taoiseach, which is the official title for the head of the Irish government. It is a word that is heard very often in Ireland. There are other examples too.
When did Christmas start in Ireland?
Christianity came to Ireland through St. Patrick's arrival in 432 AD. Christian festivals have been celebrated in Ireland since that time.
Does England or Scotland border Ireland?
No. England and Scotland, and also Wales, are on an island called Great Britain. To the west is the neighbouring island of Ireland, consisting of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales are collectively known as the United Kingdom. None of those four parts can be said to own any of the others. The Republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom.