Northern Ireland In the U.K.
Go sight seeing and see amazing castles from the middle ages
Why should you visit Ireland?
You could visit the National Museum of Ireland. You can visit the National Gallery of Ireland and see some of the art that was made in Ireland. The National Print Museum in Ireland where you can see some of the oldest printers and documents in Ireland.
"The Troubles"
This was a violent 30 year conflict in Northern Ireland. Over 3,600 people were killed and thousands were injured.
Northern Irelands Climate
Northern Irelands climate is about 50 degrees F for the average temperature and a warm atlantic ocean current keeps the sea temperatures the same too. You may want to bring pants, shorts, long sleeved shirts, and t-shirts as the climate can change very quickly. The best time to come is May to July.
Vikings
Ireland suffered attacks from vikings in the 9th and 10th century.
Potato Famine
In 1844-1848 the potato was infected with a strange fungus that was possibly from Mexico that made the potato mushy inside.
Britain and Ireland
In 1921 a treaty between Britain and Ireland made Ireland a free state.
5 major cities in Ireland
Belfast
Population-280,651
Lisburn
Population-76,068
Craigavon
Population-65,072
Coleraine
Population-24,975
Bangor
Population-61,026
Three common foods in Ireland
Corn Beef and Cabbage, Soda Bread, Irish Colcannon, and Steak and Guinness pie.
Major Holidays in Ireland
Valentines Day- February 14
Christmas- December 25
St. Stephens Day- December 26
3 Famous People in Ireland
Jonathan Swift- He was best known for writing Gulliver's Travels
Bram Stoker- He was best known for writing Dracula
William Butler Yeats- He was the first Irish man to earn the Nobel Prize in Literature