It was probably at one time because all islands are formed by under water volcanoes.
What is the surname of Ireland's taoiseach?
There are several ex-Taoisigh still alive.
Liam Cosgrave ..................... 14 March 1973 - 5 July 1977
Albert Reynolds ................ 11 February 1992 - 15 December 1994
John Bruton ................... 15 December 1994 - 26 June 1997
Bertie Ahern ........................... 26 June 1997 - 7 May 2008
Brian Cowen.............................7 May 2008 - 9 March 2011
Other Taoisigh:
Garret Fitzgerald .................... 30 June 1981 - 9 March 1982
(two terms) ................... 14 December 1982 - 10 March 1987
William T. Cosgrave (Held the title of "President of the Executive Council")
Eamon de Valera (First person to officially use the title "Taoiseach")
John A. Costello
Sean Lemass
Jack Lynch
Charles J. Haughey
Enda Kenny is the current Taoiseach.
What year did Mary Robinson fomer president of Ireland get married?
She got married on the 12th of December, 1970.
What region does Ireland belong to?
Ireland has 4 provinces. They are Leinster, Munster Ulster and Connacht. Each of these has a number of counties and there are 32 counties in total. These are the counties, listed in each of their provinces.
Leinster:
Dublin
Meath
Kildare
Wicklow
Wexford
Westmeath
Laois
Louth
Longford
Offaly
Kilkenny
Carlow
Munster:
Cork
Kerry
Limerick
Tipperary
Waterford
Clare
Ulster:
Fermanagh
Cavan
Antrim
Tyrone
Monaghan
Down
Armagh
Donegal
Connacht:
Roscommon
Mayo
Galway
Leitrim
Sligo
What side of the car is the drivers side in Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, people drive on the left side of the road.
What does Ireland have more of than any other country?
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What do they harvest in Ireland?
Ireland is an agricultural country, so there is a lot of kinds of farming in Ireland, like dairy, beef, tillage, sheep, fish, wind and many other types.
What credit cards can you use in Ireland?
Any credit card but probably not American Express as most places will not take it. Visa most popular
What is the capital of the united kingdomof the republic of Ireland?
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are separate countries, so there is no single capital.
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. The United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. London is the capital of England, which is the main country in the United Kingdom. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh the capital of Scotland and Belfast is the main city in Northern Ireland.
There is a Nenagh in Ireland, in county Tipperary. There may be a small townland somewhere in Ireland with the name Negagh, but it is more likely that it is Nenagh having been recorded incorrectly.
What is the most inland town in Ireland?
Athlone is regarded as being in the centre of Ireland, so it would be the answer.
Who won Ireland's Presidential election in 1997?
Patrick Hillery started 1990 as President of Ireland. Mary Robinson was elected President in November and took office in December of 1990.
What does Trocaire do to help?
Trócaire helps people in many different countries. Have a look at their website below:
What are the demographics in Ireland?
http://www.cso.ie/
there here, this is the information from the 2006 census
How much is a 2p eire coin worth in American money?
Between 1 cent and 2 cent, so very little. It is no longer legal tender in Ireland, so has no value there. They are not rare, so they would not be a collectors item. So just hold on to it as a souvenir.
What is the largest town in galway?
In America what would be regarded as towns in Ireland are often referred to as cities. There are many large towns in county Galway, but only one city, which is the city of Galway.
Where do you buy hydrogen peroxide in Ireland?
Any pharmacy ("chemist's shop") should have it - I would be very surprised if they didn't. It is a pharmacy staple in almost all countries, and is not a controlled substance.
How many counties border Kildare?
7 Counties border it. Tipperary, Laois, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway. The river Shannon separates Offaly from both Roscommon and Galway. See the maps below.
How far away is china from Ireland?
The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 4490 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.