Irish Republic

Capital: Dublin

Area: 70,273 km²

President: Michael D. Higgins

Currencies: Euro, Euro sign

Official languages: Irish, English

Population: 3,8 million

 Dublin

Dublin is Ireland’s capital city, is located on the east coast of Ireland at the mouth of the Liffey River. The population of the Dublin, as of 2016, was 1,904,806 people.

Irish Religion

The predominant religion in the Republic of Ireland is Christianity, with the largest church being the Roman Catholic Church. In Ireland there are also other religions: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Neo-paganism and New Age.

Two Languages

The Republic has two languages, Irish and English. Irish also called Irish Gaelic. 

Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle is the poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside. The grass grows very green in the warm, wet climate and so Ireland is often called

´The Emerald Isle´.

Going to America

In the past, many Irish people left the country, looking for a better life elsewhere. Over 5 million people emigrated to the US. This gives Ireland a special link with the US. 

The Troubles

When the Irish Republic was formed in 1949, Northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom. The Catholic minority wanted to join the Republic but the Protestant majority opposed this. Fighting broke out between the two groups in the late 1960s and violence has continued ever since. This is known as the Troubles.

Beautiful Scenery

Ireland is famous for its beautiful scenery. There are beautiful rivers, mountains and cliffs. 

Irish Music

Irish music is music that has been created in various genres on the island of Ireland.

Most Popular Irish And Folk Songs of all time:

• Whiskey In The Jar by The Dubliners.

• The Green Fields Of France, an anti war song by Scotsman Eric Bogle.

Irish Sports

Soccer, the traditional Irish games of hurling and Gaelic football, golf, horse racing and fishing are some of the most popular sports in Ireland today.

Irish Literature

Ireland has a long tradition of literature with many world-famous writers. Today, there are probably more poets in Ireland, compared with the number of inhabitants, than in any other english-speaking country.