What are facts in Northern Ireland?

Answer 1

1. Northern Ireland came into existence in 1922, as a result of a treaty negotiated in 1921.
2. The world famous Giant's Causeway is in Northern Ireland
3. It is possible to see Scotland from Northern Ireland on a clear day.
4. The most northerly point on the island of Ireland is not in the area that is called Northern Ireland.
5. The Titanic was built in the city of Belfast, which is in what is today known as Northern Ireland.

Answer 2

The two official languages of Ireland are Gaelic and English. Ireland also has long been known by the poetic name Erin. Erin go bragh is a well-known phrase In Gaelic that means Ireland forever.

Ireland is also called the Emerald Isle, because of its beautiful green countryside. Rolling farmlands, which are mainly pasture, cover much of the central part of the country, and mountains rise near the coasts.

Ireland is divided up into 32 counties, and many of them are known for something special. For example, County Kerry is famous for its mountains and scenic Lakes of Killarney. Waterford is known for its delicate glass and Doengal is famous for its tweed cloth.

Many people consider the Irish to be exceptionally warm-hearted and friendly. The Irish also have a reputation for hospitality, close family ties, and skill as writers and storytellers.

The Irish have a long history that includes many hardships and struggles. In the 1840s, a potato famine killed hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland, and forced hundreds of thousands to leave their homeland. After the famine, a shortage of jobs and other problems caused emigration to continue. As a result, only about half as many people live in Ireland today as lived there in 1845.

Britain ruled Ireland for hundreds of years before Ireland gained its independence in 1921. Since then, the people of Ireland have built new industries, improved farming conditions, and slowed the pace of emigration.

Answer 3

It has 32 counties

6 Of the 32 counties are governed by the UK and are referred to as Northern Ireland

Its national sports are Hurling and Gaelic football, governed by the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association).

Its currency is the Euro (€), formerly the Punt (£)

Its capital is Dublin

It is divided into four provinces: Leinster, Munster, Connaught and Ulster

The current political parties in power in Ireland are Fine Gael and The Labour party

It is in recession

It still teaches the Irish language at primary and secondary schools (mandatory subject)

One of the most famous brands that came from Ireland (now owned by a non-irish company) is Guinness.

Answer 4

Northern Ireland was only created in 1922.

People from Britain settled in the north east part of Ireland about 400 years ago to try and colonise the island.

An Act of Union made all of Ireland part of the United Kingdom in 1801. Ireland fought for its Independence, which was granted but with one condition, that 6 counties in the northeast of the island stay with the UK. This became Northern Ireland.

Most people in Northern Ireland regard themselves as British or Irish, with the majority regarding themselves as British.

Most Irish people in Northern Ireland have Irish passports, even though they were born in a part of the UK which would make them entitled to a British passport.

You can choose your nationality in Northern Ireland, a unique situation in the world.

The most northerly point on the island of Ireland is not in Northern Ireland, but in the Republic of Ireland, as Northern Ireland is largely in the northeast of the island.

The Titanic was built in Northern Ireland, in Belfast.

Northern Ireland is where the world famous Giant's Causeway is.Northern Ireland is a member of the United Kingdom. The latter includes Scotland, Wales, and of course, England. While Northern Ireland is physically part of Ireland, it has always seen a strong British presence. This, of course, led to the "troubles" between those wishing to remain a part of the UK, and those wishing to merge with Ireland. The divide, however, was mainly between Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics in the North. The decades long civil war gave rise to the I.R.A, the Ulster Volunteers, and other paramilitary groups and factions on all sides of the conflict.