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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 Shannon Ireland to Cork Ireland?
By road it is about 115 kilometres or 71 miles. A shorter way can be to use the Killimer to Tarbert ferry when it is running, making it a distance of about 110 kilometres or 68 miles. That also avoids going near Limerick city which could slow you down.
What is a interesting fact about Ireland?
The name Ireland derives from the name of the Celtic goddess Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word land. Most other western European names for Ireland, such as French Irlande, derive from the same source
The first settlements in Ireland date from 8000 BC.
Ireland has fewer animal and plant species than either Great Britain or mainland Europe because it became an island shortly after the end of the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago.
For an island with a relatively small population, Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature in all its branches, mainly in English.[71] Poetry in Irish represents the oldest vernacular poetry in Europe with the earliest examples dating from the 6th century.
Ireland has a rich history in science[82] and is known for its excellence in scientific research conducted at its many universities and institutions. Noted particularly are Ireland's contributions to fiber optics technology and related technologies.
How many dunnes stores in Ireland?
There are 133 Dunne's stores in Ireland.
110 Dunne's are in the Republic of Ireland. 23 are in Northern Ireland.
Source: http://www.dunnesstores.ie/page.php?pid=33
Is Ireland and England the same country?
Yes, very much. They are actually two different islands with five different nations.
Great Britain is home to Scotland, England and Wales.
Ireland is home to the Republic of Ireland (AKA Ireland) and Northern Ireland.
---- YES!!!!! Irish people hate being mistaken for British (English in particular). Never call an Irish person British!!!!!
How is the French language different from Irish?
One is a Latin language, the other is a Slav language, one uses the Latin alphabet, the other the Cyrillic alphabet, and the grammar and vocabulary have little in common!
How old was Tom Crean when he died?
The Irish explorer of the Antarctic was 61 when he died in Ireland of appendicitis infection.
(Born July 20, 1877, died July 27, 1938)
Do British citizens need a passport to travel to Eire?
British subjects do not need a passport to enter Ireland if they are arriving directly from the United Kingdom, but you may need your passport for your airline, travel company etc and should check beforehand
What is the dominant religion in the Republic of Ireland?
Catholic.
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion of Ireland.
What two countries are smaller than Ireland?
There are many countries that are smaller than Ireland. Luxembourg and Belgium are two examples of countries that are smaller than Ireland.
What hemisphere is dublin Ireland located in?
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is in the northern hemisphere and is sometimes also said to be in the western hemisphere.
The bog areas of Ireland, many of which are in the middle of the country. The Burren, in county Clare, would be another biome. There would be some in the coastal areas and on the rivers and of course in the mountainous areas.
Is Belfast the capital city of Ireland?
Technically it is both, although Belfast is in Northern Ireland it is on the island of Ireland, although some northern irish people get annoyed if you call them irish so it is best to call them northern irish! :) hope that helped
How many hours does it take to get from Ireland to France?
You cannot drive from Ireland to France to Italy. Ireland is surrounded by WATER...it's an ISLAND. Unless you have a hoverboat then it's not possible! You can take a boat, though. And from France to Italy would be approx. 20 hours.
What is the distance from Cork to Limerick Ireland?
About 72 miles or 116 kilometres is the distance between the city of Limerick and the town of Killarney. From Killarney, the city of Limerick is at the far end of the county of Limerick. The nearest part of the county of Limerick is only about 30 miles or 43 kilometres away. So it depends on whether you mean the city or county of Limerick, and what part of the county of Limerick you are going to, as to the distance.
Is limerick in southern Ireland?
No. Limerick is a county and a city in the midwest of Ireland. Shannon is a town in county Clare in the west of Ireland and it is the name of a river that flows through the centre of Ireland. Its source is near but not in Northern Ireland, and it flows into the Atlantic in the midwest of Ireland, passing through Limerick city and close to the town of Shannon.
Kinda,its actually Scottich AND Irish they are the ones that used to wear it the most
Name the counties of Leinster in Ireland?
There are 12 counties in Leinster:
Dublin.
Meath.
Kildare.
Wicklow.
Laois.
Longford.
Kilkenny.
Wexford.
Offaly.
Westmeath.
Louth.
Carlow.
How do you get from Dublin to Edinburgh?
You could get a ferry to Wales or England from Dublin and then go by road or rail to Edinburgh. You can also get a ferry to Scotland from Larne, near Belfast, which you could travel to by road and/or rail to from Dublin.
What country is Ireland located in?
Ireland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean in north-western Europe. Canada lies directly to the west of Ireland across the Atlantic Ocean. Britain lies directly to the east of Ireland across the Irish Sea. See the maps below.
How many children does an average Irish family have?
It depends on the family but usually around 3; but most families live with their extended families.
Is Ireland Better Than America?
it depends on where you go, what time of year, ect. overall? yes. it is a great place.
Definitely. But I agree that it depends on what time of the year you go for your vacation. Take note that that place is extremely cold. So, it might be good if you go at a favorable weather.
What is the county town of Laois?
There are no cities in County Laois. It's main town is Portlaoise. Other towns include Stradbally, Durrow, Borris in Ossory, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Mountmellick, Emo, Castletown, Ballinakill, Donaghmore, Killeshin and Ballyfin. There are some others too.
People come to Ireland to live for different reasons. Some come because they have or did have family here. Some come to Ireland to work, as over the last 15 years the Irish economy has done quite well. Some people come to study. Some come to live because they live the way of life in Ireland. Some come to retire here. There are lots of other reasons too.
