Ireland – geography This article on the geography of Ireland describes the 84% of the island of Ireland that belong to the Republic of Ireland. Population The population is predominantly of Celtic origin with less Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian elements. From the mid-1800’s. population growth was marked by violent upheavals. Famine as a result of a… Read More »
Ireland may not be the sunniest holiday destination in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Located in the north of Europe, it does not have the most favorable holiday climate. However, the beautiful still untouched nature and overwhelming landscapes are a sight in themselves. Because Ireland is relatively sparsely populated, many… Read More »
Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax system Basic data The onset of the global financial crisis in 2008, which affected all of Ireland’s major trading partners (especially the US and Great Britain), exacerbated the problems and brought negative consequences for Irish exports and the economy as a whole. Ireland’s… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Ireland In order to go to Ireland, you need to apply for a visa at the country’s embassy. To do this, the following documents are provided: – Passport, valid for at least 6 months from the end of the planned trip; – 1 questionnaire completed in English; – a… Read More »
The first people began to settle on the island of Ireland from the 4th millennium BC. These were the Iberian tribes. In the 4th century BC. here came the Celtic tribes – the Gaels. By the beginning of our era, territorial associations – tuats, were formed here, each of which was headed by a king.… Read More »
Ireland – a state in Western Europe, occupies most of the island of Ireland. The name comes from the Irish word “Eire”, which means – the state. Capital – Dublin, currency – euro, languages - Irish, English, religion – Christianity. According to smb, the climate is temperate maritime. The temperature in winter is -9*С, in… Read More »
From the origins to 1800 According to topschoolsintheusa, the oldest Irish literature develops according to a periodization that corresponds to the different phases of Gaelic between the 7th century. and the 16th (➔ Celts). Modern Irish literature was born in the 17th century, when British colonization had erased the ancient social order and literature and… Read More »
From the origins up to the Anglo-Norman invasion According to localcollegeexplorer, Ireland was inhabited, before the immigration of the Celts (or Gaeli), from Iberian populations; important remains of this Neolithic phase of its prehistory remain, especially numerous in the counties of Kerry and Sligo, such as the megalithic constructions of the cromlech and dolmen type.… Read More »
Attractions Boyne Valley North of Dublin lies the historic town of Boyne Valley. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. In 1690, the Irish suffered a sensitive defeat in the Boyne Valley, which decided the succession to the British throne. That defeat is still the cause of triumph for Northern Irish Protestants… Read More »
Transportation Traveling by plane According to top-medical-schools, Aer Lingus (EI) connects Dublin with Donegal and Kerry. Aer Lingus flies to Shannon via London; to Cork via London or Manchester. The Aer Arann Islands (RE) flies from Connemara Regional Airport (NNR) (27km from Galway) to the Arann Islands of Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Óirr.… Read More »
Ireland. It is a member country of the European Union, its capital is the city of Dublin. The nation is framed on the island of Ireland, located in northwestern Europe, forming part of the British archipelago, being the second island in extension of it, it is the third island in Europe, after Great Britain and Iceland, and the twentieth in… Read More »
First residents No later than around 8000 BC. People lived in Ireland. They were hunters and gatherers, but also fishermen. From 4000 BC BC the people settled down and now practiced agriculture. Pottery was made. Megalithic structures emerged, for example the barrow of Newgrange, and circular stone settings such as the stone circle of Grange… Read More »
Animals and Plants What animals live in Ireland? Mammals are few in Ireland. Only 79 species were counted. 33 of them live in the sea and therefore only 46 on land. The red deer is the largest wild mammal in the country and is considered a national animal. There are also squirrels, mice, rabbits, hedgehogs,… Read More »