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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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How far is it by train from Laois to Cavan?

You cannot actually get a train from Laois to Cavan. There is no rail lines in Cavan. You could get a train from Laois to Dublin and then from Dublin go on the Sligo line to get near Cavan, or take a bus from Dublin or a stop along the Sligo, probably Longford or Carrick on Shannon, depending on where exactly in Cavan you are going to.

What does Tir Chonaill mean?

Tir Chonaill is the land of Connell. It roughly covers the area of the modern Irish county of Donegal.

Is French spoken in Ireland?

French is sometimes offered in Irish schools and universities as a foreign language, but it is not a language that is spoken in Ireland.

What does the name eithne mean?

Eithne is an Irish (Gaelic) name which one source translates as 'kernel'.

How do you get elected to Seanad Éireann?

Different panels are set up to elect the members of the Seanad. For example some are elected by graduates of some Irish universities and some are elected by elected by people in voluntary bodies. Some are appointed by the Taoiseach. People can be nominated for election through the various panels. Anyone over 21 is entitled to be a member if they can get nominated and then elected.

Is Jackie evancho Irish?

No. From what I hear, she is a mix of Ukrainian, Italian, and German.

Kevin Burke is a fiddler from which country?

The musician, Kevin Burke, is a fiddler from Ireland. He has played the fiddle since he was eight years old, and is skilled in the Sligo style of fiddling.

Where do the most Asians live in Ireland?

There is no particular place they live. As Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and has the largest population, more people of any ethnicity live there than in any other part of the country, so more Asians are there than in any other part of Ireland.

What fraction of the Ireland flag is green?

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

One third. The flag is three vertical bands of green, white and orange.

What are the important mountains rivers and oceans of Ireland?

Ireland's west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean. Ireland is a country of many rivers, mountains and lakes. Ireland has many rivers. The longest is the river Shannon, so it is important. It flows through many towns. The city of Limerick is built on the Shannon. Other important rivers include the ones that other main cities are built on. The capital city is Dublin and it is built on the river Liffey, and there are smaller rivers that flow into the Liffey in or close to the city. Cork is built on the river Lee, with some of the city being on an island in the middle of it. Galway is on the Corrib, a short river flowing from a lake of the same name. Belfast is on the Lagan. Derry is on the Foyle. There are many other important ones too.

In terms of mountains, there are also many of them. Most are in ranges. Carrauntoohill, the highest mountain is in the Magillacuddy Reeks. Other important ranges include the Wicklow mountains, the Mourne Mountains, the Twelve Pins. There are also many others.

Where is Guinness made from?

It is brewed at the St. James' Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. That is the main location, though there are some breweries in other countries. The Guinness that comes from Dublin is the best quality of them all.

How long does you take to travel by plane from Dublin to Scotland?

You can fly in as little as about 40 minutes, depending on where you are flying to.

Why the Windmills in Ireland moves in opposite direction?

They don't. They way windmills turn is based on their design and the prevailing winds where they are built. Windmills in Ireland are no different than others in the world.

What is the emergency number in Ireland?

They use 999 or 112, like the rest of Europe.

How much is Irish 20 pounds worth?

well weve used the euro for the last few years and im not sure that the bank will still convert the old money for you anymore but at the changeover conversion rate 20 quid was worth €25.40

edit: turns out that all Irish currency form the formation of the free state onwards can be exchanged for euro at the central bank in Dublin.

Which ocean can you see from Ireland?

The Atlantic Ocean, which is on the west coast of Ireland.

Is Ireland a person's name?

I've heard it used as a surname, but not first.

How does Ireland modify its environment?

Like in any country, there is development work. So places are cleared for new housing. Dams are built on rivers. New motorways are built through the countryside. Some pollution gets into rivers, lakes and the sea. There are also positive things that happen, like protections put on some areas for conservation. Works are done to repair damaged environments. New trees are planted. Some attempts are made to re-introduce species of birds and other creatures and efforts made to protect some that are in danger. So there are many ways Ireland changes its environment.

In what mountain range is the Carrantuohill peak in Ireland?

The Magillacuddy Reeks is the mountain range in which you will find Carrauntohill, which is Ireland's highest mountain.

Why is co cavan nickname breffni?

In medieval times an area around where County Cavan now is was under the control of the Brefney family, and referred as Breifne. The name originated out of that.