Ireland is an island located in Northern Europe, divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. Ireland has a mild, moist climate with warm summers and mild winters. Popular places to visit include Cork, Ireland's third largest city located on both banks of the River Lee, and Dublin, home to the Guinness Storehouse which explains the history and brewing process of Guinness. Traditions in Ireland include celebrating Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th in remembrance of Saint Patrick, and the shamrock/lucky clover which has been used as a symbol of Ireland since the 18th century. The Irish flag symbolizes Irish republicanism with its green color, support for

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Ireland is located in the Northern Europe. The capital is Dublin.
Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland, which covers five-sixths of the island, and
Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, which covers the remaining area.
Climate - The climate of Ireland can be summed up as being mild, moist and unstable with
abundant rainfall. The country receives usually warm summers and mild winters, and is
considerably warmer than other areas on its latitude.
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Places to visit
Cork - Ireland's third largest city, began life as an island and now spans both banks of the
River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares.
Dublin - The most popular visit in town, Guinness Storehouse a homage to the country's
most famous export and the city's most enduring symbol. The Guinness Storehouse explains
the history of Guinness. The story is told through various interactive exhibition areas
including ingredients, transport, advertising and sponsorship.

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Traditions
Saint Patrick’s Day - On the 17 March, in the Republic of Ireland is celebrated Saint Patrick's
Day, a national holiday. It is marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns across the
island of Ireland, and by the Irish diaspora around the world. The festival is in remembrance
to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Shamrock/lucky clover - The shamrock refers to the young sprigs of clover. It has been used
as a symbol of Ireland since the 18th century. Shamrock is said to have been used by Saint
Patrick to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity when christianizing Ireland in the 5th
century.
Flag
Marta - The green pale in the flag symbolizes Irish republicanism dating back to the Society
of United Irishmen in the 1790s.
Lenora - The orange represents the minority who were supporters of King William III, who
was of the House of Orange. The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the
two cultures and a living together in peace.
Francisca - The flag, as a whole, is intended to symbolize the inclusion and hoped-for union
of the people of different traditions on the island of Ireland.