2. Irland is a country of northwestern Europe as
part of the European Union.
Its capital is Dublin in the year 1949 is declared
the state as the Irish Republic of Ireland.
It is sometimes colloquially called the "Emerald
Isle", referring to the intense green Irish fields.
4. Demography
Ireland is one of the
countries of Europe with
the highest birth rate (17
‰), and one of the highest
rates of natural population
growth (0.5%).
It also contrasts with the
rest of Europe by the
youth of its population and
the low rate of urbanization
(58%).
Population: 3,878,000
(2002).
5. Climatology
A typical summer day in Ireland includes a mix
of warm weather and sunny skies with variable
cloud. The showers are sometimes mild, but rain in
the summer are usually limited to a few days. A
common feature in July and August is the high
humidity and summer storms. The average
temperature in July is around 15 º C, although in
some cases have temperatures above 30 º C.
Coastal areas often suffer from large
temperature changes between winter and summer.
There are approximately 10 º C difference in
temperature between January and July, indicating
a more consistent than that experienced elsewhere
in the world. This consistency is due to the
moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean, which
absorbs heat in summer and in winter it expels.
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7. Prison Kilmanham
It is one of the most
visited places in Dublin
and is the former
prison The guided tour
is by an Irish guide
you counting the entire
history of the prison
riots ... and lasts
about 40 minutes.
8. Castle dunluce
The romantic castle ruins dominate the coast
between Portrush and Portballintrae. Is a
Renaissance-style mansion in the sixteenth
century. We can see the guns a vessel of the
Spanish Armada in the inner wall.
9. Castle Kilkenny
Is a castle located in
the eponymous town in
County Kilkenny
Republic of Ireland.
This was the home of
the Butler family,
formerly known
FitzWalter.
10. Newgrange
Is one of the
passages of the
funeral complex Brú na
Bóinne in County Meath
and the most famous
archaeological site in
Ireland.
It was originally built
between 3300-2900
approximately a. C
Newgrange was
excavated and
restored in most cases
between 1962 and
1975.
11. San Patricio
San Patricio was a
Christian missionary and is
known as the patron saint
of Ireland, next to St.
Brigid and St. Columba, was
a religious preacher and
Britain, traditionally
considered the introducer
of the Christian religion on
the island.
In Spain is patron of the
city of Murcia and is also
patron of the town of
Granada Albuñol.
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13. Irish harp
The harp is recognized as a
symbol of Ireland since the
thirteenth century, and its
first appearance in the Anglo-
Irish currency mintings dates
from 1536, during the reign of
Henry VIII, appearing as the
third quarter of the royal coat
of arms of the United
Kingdom.
The harp was chosen as the
state emblem with the
establishment of the Free
State of Ireland, and one of
its earliest applications was in
the Great Seal of the Free
State of Ireland, and
remained the state emblem
after the adoption of the
Constitution of Ireland.
14. The royal coat of arms
He is the official coat of
arms of the Republic of
Ireland since November 9,
1945. It consists of a
shield azure with a golden
harp with silver strings,
thus the tradition of the
Gaelic harp, known clàrsach
as traditional heraldic
emblem of Ireland. Its
official heraldic description
is:
Azure a harp Or stringed
Argent.
(In field of azure, a harp
of gold roped silver).
15. Irish clover
That a four-leaf clover is
good luck is nothing new, but a
superstition that almost
everyone knows. But this small
plant in Ireland has a special
significance because, aside
from this feature to attract
good fortune, becomes a
symbolic role in the celebration
of St. Patrick, patron saint of
Ireland. At this date, March
17, the image of the clover
decorates streets, shops and
schools, and one can even see
the buttons, hats and clothing
of people. The clover is also a
national emblem.
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17. Customs
• In U.K. people usually shake hands when they meet
for the first time. They never kiss.
• People say ”please” and “thank you” more after
than in Spain.
• They have dinner very early at 5’00 or 6’00 and
the usually go tu bed at 10’30 or 11’00.
• They like working in the garden and they walk in
the parks with their dogs.
• People in U.K. love going to pubs at weekends with
their friends.
18. Traditions
People celebrate christmas very much. Their favourite
holiday is christmas. Everybody has a christmas tree and
children hang a suck on the chimnes to receive their presents
from Father Christmas on 25th December.
Another tradition is Pancake Tuesday just before Easter.
People make this pancakes with eggs, floor and milk. They
eat them with jam, sugar and honey.
Easter is also a big celebration. Children play games with
coloured eggs on Easter Sunday. Children receive chocolate
Easter eggs. Adults give each after eggs too.
On November 5th people make a big bongire to celebrate
Guy Fawk’s Night. Guy Fawk was a man who tried to blow up
Parliament two centuries ago and people celebrate this by
burning a big doll who represents Guy Fawk. They have lot of
fireworks too.
19. Celtic music
Celtic groups are more familiar:
Luar na Lubre, In Focus,
Connie Dover, Loreena
McKennitt, Parallel Dreams,
Enya and Annachie Cordon.
20. Cuisine
Dishes from the kitchen are the Irish Irish
stew, and the bacon with cabbage. The Boxty is a
traditional dish. Is very popular in the Dublin
coddle, which is made with pork sausage cooked.
In Ireland is famous Irish breakfast, served
mostly with pork and fried potato can include
farls.
21. Beverages
This is always the Celtic
tradition of cider making. The
malt whiskey is well known, and
the Irish coffee.
22. Beer
As referred to beers,
Guinness is the
undisputed queen,
known worldwide for its
distinctive flavor
malta. But there are
other brands that are
quite good, as
Murphy's (also black),
the Harp (blonde) and
Kilkenny (red).
23. English language
• The English language is an extraordinarily rich language, which owes
its origins to the variety of influences that had assimilated.
Throughout history, the English language has adopted words from
other languages, mainly from the Anglo-Saxon, but also from Latin,
Old Norse and French and other languages such as Greek, Spanish,
etc..
In the V century, and Anglo Saxon invaders colonized the
islands. 'Old English' is the term used to refer to the language
spoken in that period, brought to Britain by Germanic tribes of
Angles and Saxons. They contributed to the language most
commonly used words, but also adopted terms used by the Celts
who lived in the islands.
• The English language is alive and has constantly evolved to today.
Of new words entering the language. The technological revolution,
the advances in science and the requirement of new words make the
Latin and Greek remain valid as a reference source. Migration and
mixing of cultures also represent a contribution of new words to
enrich the language more.
