Ireland
A cool place to visit!
Book info
Dewey Number: 941.5
Dewey section: Geography and history
Title: Ireland, enchantment of the world
Author: Jean F. Blashfield
Basic Information of Ireland
Irelands capitol is Dublin, The official language is Gaelic and English. There is also no official religion. Ireland's population is currently 4,775,982. St. Patrick's day is a big holiday in Ireland they celebrate it a lot more extravagant than we do in the U.S.
The Ireland Flag
This is a map of Ireland
They really like Leprechauns!!!!
History Background
By the Act of Union in 1801 Great Britain and Ireland became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The republic of Ireland was founded in 1948. Northern Ireland was founded in 1920.
The republic of Ireland was founded in 1948. Northern Ireland was founded in 1920.
Why Ireland is important
Ireland is important because without them we would not have our Irish dancers special foods like my favorite Shepard's pie. And of course we wouldn't have St. Patrick's Day!!!!
List of special dates
St. Patrick's Day March 17
St. Stephens Day December 26
Christmas December 25
Orangeman's Day July 12
Good Friday Friday before Easter
May Day First Monday in May