IRELAND

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IRELAND

• An Introduction

VIDEO
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IRELAND

• An island country located on the western edge of
  Europe.
• Less than 1/5 the size of Japan
• Population 4.2 million
• Republic Parliamentary Democracy
• Currency euro 1 128.5 JPY

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Capital Dublin Ireland divided into 4
provinces. Each province divided into
counties. 26 counties in Ireland Joined the EU in
1973.
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Irish Flag Two Traditions
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Irish Weather
Maritime Climate Mild moist winters Warm
mild summers
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Irish Weather
Summer in Donegal
Two seasons in one day
Wet and Windy
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Irish Food
Bacon and Cabbage
Summer in Donegal
Irish Stew
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Irish Food
Irish Breakfast
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National Holiday St. Patricks Day March 17th
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National Holiday - St. Patricks Day March 17th
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National Holiday - St. Patricks Day March 17th
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Irelands National AnthemA Soldiers Song
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Symbols of Ireland
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Famous for
and.
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Gaelic Games
Hurling Football
Hurling Video
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Song Dance
RIVERDANCE
IRELANDS CALL
Amhráin na bhFian
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1845-1851 1,000,000 lost 1,000,000 left
The Gift of the Gab!