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Ireland!

Ireland!. Map. Important Information. Total Population: 6.4 million Republic of Ireland: 4.58 million Northern Ireland: 1.8 million Area: 84,420 km² Capital: Dublin City Official Language: Irish Most Spoken Language: English. Provinces. Ireland is divided into four provinces

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Ireland!

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  1. Ireland!

  2. Map

  3. Important Information • Total Population: 6.4 million • Republic of Ireland: 4.58 million • Northern Ireland: 1.8 million • Area: 84,420 km² • Capital: Dublin City • Official Language: Irish • Most Spoken Language: English

  4. Provinces • Ireland is divided into four provinces • They are Leinster, Munster, Connaght and Ulster • Each province is then divided into counties • There are 32 counties on the island • Only 26 counties are in the Republic of Ireland

  5. Provinces Where we are from!!

  6. Dance • Irish dancing was originated in this country • It now is performed around the world thanks to the popularity of ‘Riverdance’ • It is danced at sessions called ‘céilí’s • The dance has it’s own costumes, wigs and shoes

  7. History • One of our most famous historical evens is the Easter Rising • It occurred on the 24th of April in 1916 • It was the single most important event in our struggle for freedom from Britain

  8. Food • Some typical Irish foods are: • Brown bread/ Soda bread • Stews (lamb etc.) • Bacon and Cabbage • Seafood; salmon, prawns and mussels (on the coast)

  9. The Irish are well known for their alcoholic beverages, especially ‘Guinness’ Arthur’s Day is celebrated in Ireland every year Arthur Guinness invented Guinness

  10. Saints • St Patrick’s Day occurs every year on March 17th and is celebrated internationally now with many parades. • His symbol is the shamrock • St Bridget’s Day is February 1st and she is the other patron saint of our country • Her symbol is a specific cross

  11. The Legend of Setanta • Ireland has many myths and legends • One of them is the legend of Setanta • He went from being ‘CúCulainn’ to being a great warrior • He is what it inspired the name of our school: ‘ColáistePobailSetanta’

  12. Na Fianna • ‘Na Fianna’ are legends of impossibly strong and fast warriors • They are said to have lived in Ireland in ancient times • They inspired the names of many classes in our school (e.g. Conan, Eanna)

  13. Our School! ColáistePobailSetanta is a coeducational non designated post primary school under the patronage of County Dublin VEC. The school was established in February 2008, and opened its for the first in August 2008 with just 44 students. It now has nearly 600 students and is growing fast!

  14. Our School!

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