IRELAND

1. What is called Ireland?- Only the island- Only the country- Both the island and the country

2. Why is the Country sometimes called Republic of Ireland?

3. What is the official name of the Country?- Ireland- Republic of Ireland- Island of Ireland

4. Which part of the island is not a part of the Country?

5. Northern Ireland is a part of

Where is Ireland? And…

…What is Ireland?

1. IT’S THE ISLAND CALLED IRELAND 2. IT’S THE COUNTRY CALLED IRELAND

IF YOU SEARCH «REPUBLIC OF IRELAND»…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland

BUT, IF YOU SEARCH«IRELAND»…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland

Roman Catholicism in Ireland

Main cities in Ireland

DUBLIN

. DERRY

. BELFAST

GALWAY

LIMERICK KILKENNY

CORK

WATERFORD

Official name of the country

Government

Capital

Main cities

Official language

Population

Density

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Currency

Religion

This is a ferry arriving in the small port of Rosslare, Ireland, from

Fishguard in Wales.

Rosslare means: “The middle peninsula” in Irish and it’s a village in

a county of Wexford.

It takes around four hours to sail from Wales but boats also arrive

here from France.

This is the east coast of Ireland as you can see there isn’t much

industry here. The west coast of Ireland is quite famous for its

beautiful coastline but the eastern side is also very attractive with

large green fields and vary landscapes, ranging from mountains to

beaches.

Cemeteries in Britain and Ireland are very different to the ones you

usually find in Italy. They are often big open spaces surrounded by

fields and have typical Celtic crosses. Some of the graves here are

hundreds of years old.

Ireland consists of four provinces: Ulster in the North, Munster in

the South, Connacht in the West and Leinster in the East.

In Leinster, county Wexford, in the South-East, is well known for its temperature and sunny climate. This makes it an ideal location to relax on the beaches and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline.

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I can’t believe the news todayOh, I can’t close my eyesAnd make it go awayHow long...How long must we sing this song?How long? How long...cause tonight... we can be as oneTonight...Broken bottles under childrens feetBodies strewn across the dead end streetBut I won’t heed the battle callIt puts my back upPuts my back up against the wallSunday, Bloody SundaySunday, Bloody SundaySunday, Bloody SundayAnd the battles just begun

Wipe your tears awayOh, wipe your tears awayOh, wipe your tears away(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)Oh, wipe your blood shot eyes(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday)

Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday)

And it’s true we are immuneWhen fact is fiction and TV realityAnd today the millions cryWe eat and drink while tomorrow they die(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)The real battle just begunTo claim the victory Jesus wonOn...Sunday Bloody SundaySunday Bloody Sunday...

There’s many lost, but tell me who has wonThe trench is dug within our heartsAnd mothers, children, brothers, sistersTorn apartSunday, Bloody SundaySunday, Bloody SundayHow long...How long must we sing this song?How long? How long...cause tonight... we can be as oneTonight... tonight...Sunday, Bloody SundaySunday, Bloody Sunday

Wipe the tears from your eyes

SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY(U2)

Derry/ Londonderryon the map

Ireland’s capital, Dublin, is also in the province Leinster. It is located on the Irish Sea and

has a population just over half a million.

This is Samuel Beckett bridge designed by Calatrava.

The Liffey bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the river Liffey and it was built in 1860.

It's sometimes referred to as the “8 penny bridge”, which is what people had to pay to

cross it, originally.

Dublin has an unusual form of street market, it consists of people selling fruit and other

products from children's prams. They are known as the working prams of Dublin.

This is Saint Patrick's cathedral, the largest church in Ireland. The building dates from

1220 and it is considered to be the earliest christian site in Ireland.

It is actually a protestant church in what is a mainly Catholic country.

This monument was built in O’Connell street in January 2003. It is about 120 meters high

and it is made of steel.

It is officially called “the monument of light” but it’s more commonly known as The

Spire of Dublin.

O’Connell street is Ireland’s busiest shopping street. Also on O’Connell street is this

statue of Daniel O’Connell. He was an Irish political leader who campaigned for

catholic emancipation.

This is a statue of Molly Malone in Grafton street.

Grafton street is a busy shopping area in Dublin city centre. It gets really busy at

weekends.

The Brazen Head is Ireland's oldest pub. It’s worth a visit for both its historical value

and also for the good music you can hear on most nights.

It is a typical Irish pub with a comfortable atmosphere and good beer and it's very

close to the famous Guinness brewery known as the Saint James gate brewery.

The black beer you can see is known as stout and the Guinness brand is probably the most popular and famous beer in Ireland but it is also drunk all over the world.

DUBLIN

. DERRY

. BELFAST

GALWAY

LIMERICK KILKENNY

CORK

WATERFORD

Symbol of Ireland Natural elements Anthropic

elements

Colours

Il cielo d’Irlanda

Il cielo d'Irlanda è un oceano di nuvole e luceIl cielo d'Irlanda è un tappeto che corre veloceIl cielo d'Irlanda ha i tuoi occhi se guardi lassùTi annega di verde e ti copre di bluTi copre di verde e ti annega di bluIl cielo d'Irlanda si sfama di muschio e di lanaIl cielo d'Irlanda si spulcia i capelli alla lunaIl cielo d'Irlanda è un gregge che pascola in cieloSi ubriaca di stelle di notte e il mattino è leggeroSi ubriaca di stelle e il mattino è leggeroDal Donegal alle isole AranE da Dublino fino al ConnemaraDovunque tu stia viaggiando con zingari o reIl cielo d'Irlanda si muove con teIl cielo d'Irlanda è dentro di teIl cielo d'Irlanda è un enorme cappello di pioggiaIl cielo d'Irlanda è un bambino che dorme sulla spiaggia

Il cielo d'Irlanda a volte fa il mondo in bianco e neroMa dopo un momento i colori li fa brillare più del veroMa dopo un momento li fa brillare più del veroIl cielo d'Irlanda è una donna che cambia spesso d'umoreIl cielo d'Irlanda è una gonna che gira nel soleIl cielo d'Irlanda è Dio che suona la fisarmonicaSi apre e si chiude con il ritmo della musicaSi apre e si chiude con il ritmo della musicaDal Donegal alle isole AranE da Dublino fino al ConnemaraDovunque tu stia ballando con zingari o reIl cielo d'Irlanda si muove con teIl cielo d'Irlanda è dentro di teDovunque tu stia bevendo con zingari o reIl cielo d'Irlanda è dentro di teIl cielo d'Irlanda è dentro di te

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Emerging economic activity in Ireland

He’s the patron saint of Ireland

It’s an alcoholic beverage produced in Ireland; Guinness is the most famous brand

It is an ancient cross of Irish origin. It has a circle at the juncture of the cross arms

It’s the traditional Irish musical instrument

Animal parts used as food

It has been the irish currency since 2002

It’s a plant. It’s the symbol of Ireland. According to a legend, Saint Patrick used it to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

I’ll tell me ma(Chorus)

I'll tell me ma when I go home,The boys won't leave the girls alone.They pull my hair, they stole me comb,But that's alright when I go home.

She is handsome, she is pretty,She's the belle of Belfast city,She is a courting. One. Two. ThreePlease won't you tell me who is she?