Ireland

Ireland, offically the Republic of Ireland, or Eire, is a democratic countryball that takes up most of the island of Ireland in western Europe. He is the 2nd richest country in European Union after Luxembourg and he has the fastest growing economy in European Union.

Ireland is known for his wealth of folklore, from tales of tiny leprechauns with hidden pots of gold to that of the patron saint, Patrick, with his legendary ridding the island of snakes and his reputed use of the three-leaved shamrock as a symbol for the Christian Trinity.

Dependent on agriculture of 🥔POTATO🥔, Ireland was long among Europe’s poorest regions, a principal cause of mass migration from Ireland, especially during the cycle of famine in the 19th century. Some 40 million Americans trace their ancestry to Ireland as a result of that traumatic exodus, as do millions of others throughout the world. Every year members of this diaspora visit their ancestral homeland and forge connections with long-lost family.

Ireland is a developed country with a quality of life that ranks amongst the highest in the world.

Stair (History)

From the adoption of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937, which marked the country's transition to a sovereign and independent state, to the formal declaration of the republic in 1949, Ireland solidified its status as a distinct entity separate from the United Kingdom. However, the ensuing decades were marked by economic challenges, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, leading to high levels of emigration as many sought better prospects abroad.

The late 1960s saw the beginning of the Troubles, a period of ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted for about three decades. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 finally brought an end to this conflict, establishing a power-sharing assembly in Northern Ireland and fostering cross-border cooperation between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

In 1973, Ireland joined the European Economic Community, now the European Union, signaling its commitment to European integration. The following decades witnessed both economic prosperity, particularly during the Celtic Tiger boom of the 2000s, and economic downturn, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008.

Tíreolaíocht (Geography)

The state extends over an area of about five-sixths (70,273 km2 or 27,133 sq mi) of the island of Ireland (84,421 km2 or 32,595 sq mi), with Northern Ireland constituting the remainder. The island is bounded to the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the northeast by the North Channel. To the east, the Irish Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean via St George's Channel and the Celtic Sea to the southwest.

The western landscape mostly consists of rugged cliffs, hills and mountains. The central lowlands are extensively covered with glacial deposits of clay and sand, as well as significant areas of bogland and several lakes. The highest point is Carrauntoohil (1,038.6 m or 3,407 ft), located in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range in the southwest. River Shannon, which traverses the central lowlands, is the longest river in Ireland at 386 kilometres or 240 miles in length. The west coast is more rugged than the east, with numerous islands, peninsulas, headlands and bays.

Ireland is one of the least forested countries in Europe. Until the end of the Middle Ages, the land was heavily forested. Native species include deciduous trees such as oak, ash, hazel, birch, alder, willow, aspen, elm, rowan and hawthorn, as well as evergreen trees such Scots pine, yew, holly and strawberry trees. The growth of blanket bog and the extensive clearing of woodland for farming are believed to be the main causes of deforestation. Today, only about 10% of Ireland is woodland, most of which is non-native conifer plantations, and only 2% of which is native woodland. The average woodland cover in European countries is over 33%.

Trivia

• Halloween originated in Ireland.
• There are around 30,000 castles in Ireland.
• Ireland's national symbol is a harp.
• The average Irishman drinks around 100 liters of beer a year.

Caidrimh (Relations)

Cairde (Friends)

• Northern Ireland - Brother! Maybe one day we can unite again.
• Albain - Me brother! Also best buddy.
• an Laitvia - POTATO LOVER 🥔🥔🥔
• Bhealarúis - POTATO LOVER 🥔🥔🥔
• Stáit Aontaithe Mhéiriceá - There are a lot of Irish immigrants in his clay. But he sometimes claims to be part Irish which annoys me.
• Astráil - Cousin who lives in th' South, About 1/3 of the Australian population is significant of Irish descent. It also enjoys the love of 🥔 potatoes but mostly makes hot chips with 'em.

Naimhde (Enemies)

• an Ríocht Aontaithe - My mate, never forget potato famine! At least we're trying to restore relations nowadays, at least Irish like British people. But 26+6=1!!! AND I PUT A BOMB IN YOUR CAR!
• tSín - FREAKING EEJIT, DESTROYING THE WORLD AND BEING MEAN TO MY RELATIVE?? uhhh it's definitely not like I like help him in taking over the world by buying his freaking plastic crap like…

Trivia

• Despite having an official language being Irish, Most Irish people speak English as the national language. The Irish language is only taught in school.
• In Ireland, it's against the law to kill swans — not just to protect nature, but because swans are powerful symbols in Irish history and mythology. In Irish legends, swans represent innocence, change, suffering, and strength. These are qualities that reflect Ireland's own past.

Conas a Tarraing (How to draw)

Flag of Ireland

1. Draw a ball.
2. Draw three stripes vertically in the ball, in this order, left the right: green, white, orange
3. Draw the eyes and you're done!

Color Name		HEX
	Green	#169B62
	White	#FFFFFF
	Orange	#FF883E

Gailearaí (Gallery)

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  Coat of arms of Ireland
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  Map of Ireland