4. The most importants cities of
ireland.
• Dublin- Is the capital of Leinster and
ireland with 1.661.185 habitants.
• Founded by vikings this city as a militar
base and a slaves trade post.
• Now is the main city of the island ant
atracks most of the turist.
5. • Cork is the second most important city of
Ireland and its the main city of Munster
with moreless 400000 habitants.
• Galway is the main city of connaught with
72000 habitants.
6. Religion and culture
Christanity is the predominant religion, with
the roman catholic church as the largest of
all.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
In fact the Irish national day is Saint patrick
day on 17 March.
7. The Leprechaun
A leprechaun is a
type of fairy in Irish
folklore, usually taking
the form of an old
man, clad in a red or
green coat.
8. Hallowen
• Hallowen cames from the gaelic festival of
Samhain were the Gaels thought that at
this day the dead would revive.
9. Music
• In Ireland the traditional music has
remained vibrant but there also some
internationally known artist like U2
10. Tipical sports
• Hurling: Is an outdoor team game of
Gaelic origin and prehistoric
origins.Players have to hit a ball with
hurley or sticks and score a goal.
• Gaelic football: Is just as the normal futboll
but using the hands.
11. History
• The original inhabitants of Ireland were
hunters and gatherers during the Mesolithic
period 12000 years ago.
• 400 DC. Saint Patrick came to Ireland.
• 1366 The British dominate Ireland
• 1534 Henry VIII puts himself as teh head of
the Church.
• The Irish rebellion starts.
• 1992 Ireland becomes an independent
country
12. Some interestestig things to wach
• Main entrance of Trinity
College - Dublin -
Ireland - Eire: Trinity
College is famed for its
great treasures: the book
of Kells, a 9th century
illuminated manuscript,
the Books of Durrow and
Armagh and an early Irish
harp.
13. • Custom Building -
Dublin - Ireland: The
Custom House was
designed in neo-classic
style by the renowned
James Gandon and it
was completed in 1791. It
has played a important
role in Dublin's social,
economic and political
history over the last 200
years.
14. • Temple Bar - Dublin
- Ireland: Temple Bar
is one of the city's
oldest areas; the once
rundown buildings in
this maze of streets
are today the night
entertainment and
eating hotspot of
Dublin.