Ireland's population is 4.4 million people who primarily speak Gaelic and English. The country uses the euro and pound as currency. Some key facts are its president is Mary McAleese, the capital is Dublin, and the national symbol is the harp. The school year runs from September to June and incorporates subjects like language, music, and sports. Popular sports include Gaelic football, horse racing, rugby and soccer. Traditional foods include corn beef, cabbage, and Irish soda bread. Famous Irish entertainers are the group Celtic Woman, musician Susan McKeown, and actors Pierce Brosnan and Kenneth Brangh. The primary religions are Roman Catholic and Protestant with holidays including St. Patrick's Day. The landscape consists