IRELAND

IRELAND

It is a sovereign country, member of the European Union, which occupies most of the homonymous island. Its capital is Dublin, located east of the island. The country has only one land border with Northern Ireland, one of the constituent nations of the UK. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with the Celtic Sea to the south, St George's Channel to the south and the Irish Sea to the east. It is a parliamentary republic with an elected president who serves as head of state. Head of Government, the Taoiseach, is appointed by the lower house of parliament, the Dail Eireann.

TYPICAL COSTUME

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Costumes are traditional Irish Celtic-inspired clothing, and are quite similar to the rest of Gaelic peoples, but more specifically to their Scottish brethren.

In the case of men, basically it consists of an Irish skirt (similar to Scottish kilt) with vest and tie. Dominated the charts and plaid, along with saffron, white and emerald green. These costumes are not as famous as the Scots, as Ireland does not follow the tradition of both kilt and tartan (clan colors and kilt) extended family, as is done even in parts of Scotland.

TO VISIT IN DUBLINl

The Dublin Writers Museum: National Museum
James Joyce Museum: James Joyce
The birthplace of writer George Bernard Shaw (The

The Dublin Writers Museum: National Museum
James Joyce Museum: James Joyce
The birthplace of writer George Bernard Shaw (The Shaw Birthplace): Bernard Shaw
The town of Malahide Castle (The Malahide Castle): Malahide Castle
The National Museum of Ireland (National Museum of Ireland): National Museum
The General Post Office, built in 1814, General Post Office: Post Office.

The Old Jameson Distillery, 1780 (Old Jameson Distillery): Brewery two worth
Old Midleton Distillery (Old Midleton Distillery

The Old Jameson Distillery, 1780 (Old Jameson Distillery): Brewery two worth
Old Midleton Distillery (Old Midleton Distillery): Brewery one of Ireland
Phoenix Park (Phoenix Park): Phoenix Park
The official residence of the Irish Government Preisidente (Aras an Uachtarain): The presidential palace
National Museum of Archaeology

Official name: Republic of Ireland

Official name: Republic of Ireland

Capital: Dublin

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Major cities: Cork, Limerick, Galway

Form of Government: Unitary Republic

EU Member: Yes (since 1973)

Currency: Euro (from January 1, 2002)

Language: Irish (Celtic native) and English

Religion: 92% Catholic, but the second largest religion is Anglicanism, thirdly Islam is.

Ireland flag consists of three vertical stripes green (to the south), white (for peace) and orange (to the north).

Ireland flag consists of three vertical stripes green (to the south), white (for peace) and orange (to the north).

Ireland Shield

Azure blazon is a golden harp with silver strings, consolidating the tradition of Gaelic harp, clàrsach call, as the traditio

Azure blazon is a golden harp with silver strings, consolidating the tradition of Gaelic harp, clàrsach call, as the traditional heraldic emblem of Ireland.

THE THREE LEAF CLOVER IRISH IS ONE OF THE SYMBOLS

THE THREE LEAF CLOVER IRISH IS ONE OF THE SYMBOLS

CUISINE OF IRELAND

Irish Breakfast

Irish Breakfast

Mussel Soup

Mussel Soup

Fresh Oysters

Fresh Oysters

Mushroom Soup or Cream of mushroom

Mushroom Soup or Cream of mushroom

Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle

Irish Stew

Irish Stew

Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops

Cooked Ham

Cooked Ham