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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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In English it would be "Hello" and in the Irish language it would be "Dia dhuit" which is an Irish greeting, which actually means "God be with you." It is pronounced "Deea gwit."
Is weed illegal in southern Ireland?
The plant itself is hard as nails and strain dependant will grow anywhere in the world (nearly). Certain types for medicinal/recreational will grow well in your part of the world but pick carefully paying attention to which latitude the seed was produced in. Hemp was grown all over the UK for clothes and rope etc.. places like Hemel Hempstead are not named coincidentally.
What were the allies of Ireland in World War 1?
Ireland was a neutral country, but under British rule and Britain was involved in the war. An Irish army was not involved in World War I, but many Irish people joined the British army and fought in the war.
When did The Republic Of Ireland leave the commonwealth?
Yes. Ireland is an independent country and a republic, so there is no reason for it to be in the Commonwealth. That is why it left it in 1949.
What American state has the largest Irish population?
In the United States, the state that has the most Irish people in it is the state of New York. Massachusetts comes in 2nd place for most Irish residents.
How many meals a day are eaten Ireland?
The standard would be to have 3 main meals a day. Some people would of course also have snacks at different times too.
How did Britain and Ireland break apart from each other?
Geographically, some think there may have been a landbridge between Ireland and Scotland, although there is no evidence of it now. The east coast of Ireland and the west coast of Britain certainly don't match up, so it doesn't look like they split and drifted apart, so they may never have been joined.
Politically, Ireland was part of the United Kingdom until 1922, but that is not the same as being part of Britain. Britain refers to the island, not the country. Ireland gained independence after a war that ended with a treaty at the end of 1921.
What percentage of people in Ireland live in urban areas?
A 2005 estimate put it at 60% urban 40% rural
Most Irish immigrants of the 1830s and 1840s initially settled in?
Northern and mid-Atlantic port cities.
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago--but all over the US, actually.
What is the most dangerous prison in Ireland?
That is a difficult question to answer. All prisons have their dangers, and who each prisoner is, what gang or grouping they belong to, or what crimes they have committed will have an influence on their safety. Equally, there are dangers for prison officers and other staff. The high security prisons, such as Portlaoise, obviously have a different type of prisoner, potentially more dangerous, but not necessarily so.
What is the value of a 1978 eire?
These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.
Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
Why do people in Ireland worship Jesus?
Ireland is a Christian country, so many people in Ireland worship Jesus, for the same reasons as any country in the world that has Christians.
It is hard to say exactly, as Ireland has a long history, but depending on the time period, The people of Ireland were manufacturers of many things. There were blacksmiths, farmers, coopers, fletchers (makers of arrows) and builders. Newgrange was built in Ireland, no small task.
The Lighter Side:Every Irishman enjoys making a traditional item called 'Sumthin' of it'. It is made in pubs, mostly, every day of the week. If you travel to Ireland, be sure to ask the local denizens of a pub if they would "like to make sumthin' of it", so you can see how it's made.Were dinosaur bones ever found in Ireland?
Are fossils found in Ireland? You bet--and not just in museums.
http://www.habitas.org.uk/fossils/
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/B/big_monster_dig/collecting_fossils/dave_martills_favourite.html For clickable versions of these links see below. If you need more examples, search "Irish Fossils" and variants in Google.
What products are produced in Ireland?
Food is one big area of Irish products, including beef, poultry, lamb etc. Dairy products such as powdered milk, cheese, cream are common. Alcoholic products include beers and spirits. There is a large technology industry in Ireland and also pharmaceuticals, and so a large amount of products come from those areas.
What languages are spoken in Scotland and Ireland?
English is the national language of the United Kingdom (which includes Scotland). In the Western Isles and parts of the Highlands, some people use Gaelic as a first language. In cities like Glasgow and Aberdeen, they have a dialect of English which is known as Scots in Glasgow and Doric in Aberdeen, and is virtually unintelligible to people from outside these two places.
English or Gaelic.scottish
Different areas have slightly different speech. In Glasgow for example the colloquial is Glasweigan.
Glasgow, a city in Scotland, is an English speaking city. :D
English is the main language throughout all of Scotland.
English (Some people argue that Scots is more than a dialect of English and is a language in its own right.) Gaelic/GÃ idhlig Various other languages are spoken by the recent immigrant communities e.g. Polish.
Believe it or not it's actually English, but they speak it with such a heavy accent that it sounds like another language. English And Gaelic [GÃ idhlig] (Mostly spoken in the Western Isles, where 70%-75% are bilingual)
The majority of people in Scotland speak English. However some, mainly in the northern Highlands and Islands, also speak Scots Gaelic.
Most Scottish people will have an accent and will often use "Scots" words. This can make it hard for some tourists who are not used to hearing such words, especially if English is a second language to them. However it is not especially difficult to pick up and most people who intend to stay in Scotland long term will quickly learn to understand the dialect in only a few weeks.
Scottish?
English.
However, Scottish people speak English with a very strong accent and a range of unique words called "Scottish, Scots English or Scots" also different regions in Scotland have different regional accents. Unless you are used to hearing Scots, it can be very difficult to follow what a is being said by a Scots speaker using their accent/dialect to the full.
You are probably familiar with the famous song sung at New Year (Scots = "Hogmanay") called "Auld Lang Syne" - this is a song written and sung in Scots, to understand it you will need to translate it into regular English.
There is also a language called Scottish Gaelic (which is not English or derived from English) spoken by people living in the North West of Scotland - (The Highlands and Islands) - these people also speak English.
English is the official language of Scotland, Scottish Gaelic is the historic regional language.
English is the first language.
English.
the official language of Scotland is English.
English, Scots and Gaelic are used in the Scottish Parliament.
Gaelic
The native language of the Highlands of Scotland is Gaelic (Ph: gah-lick) / GÃ idhlig. However, due to a systematic dismantling of the language by successive British governments since the 18th century and the economic power of the Lowlands the predominant language in all of Scotland is now English and has been for a couple of hundred years. Most Scots speak in the Scots dialect to some extent, however. GÃ idhlig is still spoken widely in the Western Isles.
gaelic
English, Scots and Gaelic.
Scottish people talk in English [ Scottish accent]
English, although if you're not Scottish you may have some difficulty with the local vernacular!
Yes they speak scottish
Scottish
mostly English
English with an accent.
What does orange of the flag of Ireland mean?
While it may officially represent anything according to the constitution of the country,
it is sometimes said that the orange on the Irish flag represents the Protestant tradition of William of Orange.
Do you need a visa for a holiday in Canada?
Yes. A visa or authorized entry is required for any country in which you are not a citizen.
However as Canada and the EU have a visa waiver program you can stay in the EU for 3 months out of any 6 without ever applying for a visa and only getting stamped in upon arrival. This might be different if entering by Land or Sea, but by Air you would not have any problem
How far from Dublin to Killarney in Ireland?
About 86 kilometres or 53 miles. The best route is the N22, locally known as the "county bounds".
