Republic+of+Ireland

6. What vegetable has been very important in Ireland since the 19th century?




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Republic of Ireland ( //Éire) // is a country situated in western Europe on the island also called Ireland. The population is about four and a half million, and the dominant religion is catholicism. The unit of currency is euro and official languages are English and Irish. Ireland is a member of the European Union and the United Nations.The capital city of Ireland is Dublin.
 * Ireland ** (by Ania Sz.)

** Brief h istory of Ireland: **

 * The settlement on the island began in the sixth millennium BC.
 * In 432 Saint Patrick arrived in Ireland and brought Christianity
 * In IX century Ireland was invaded by the Vikings, and then by the Normans
 * In 1800 Ireland entered a union with Great Britain
 * In 1840 the epidemic of Great Famine broke out
 * In 1916 the Ester Rising broke out and IRA was founded
 * In 1921 Ireland was divided into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

** Saint Patrick’s Day ** On March 17 each year the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone dresses green and participates in festivals and parades. The symbol of St. Patrick’s Day is the shamrock – according to one of the legends St. Patrick used it to explain people the Holy Trinity. Other tradition is to drink whiskey - long time ago one innkeeper who didn't filled full St. Patrick's glass was told that the monsters will come to her tavern. Since then everyone who came there got a glass full of whiskey.

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=**Ireland Quiz** //(by Paulina B.)// success :3=

1.What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland ? a) Berlin b) Dublin c) Paris

2. Where is Ireland ? a) in Asia b) in the USA c) in Europe

3.How many people live in the Republic of Ireland ? a) ~four and a half mln b) ~six mln c) ~three mln

4. What are the official languages ​​of the Republic of Ireland ? a) Irish and American b) American and English c) English and Irish

5. Nineteenth-century Ireland was invaded by ? a) Celts and Vikings b) Vikings and Normans c) Celts and Normans

6.What is the symbol of St. Patrick ? a) rose b) thistle c) shamrock

= Questions about Euro 2012 =

7.In which group is Ireland ? a) D b) C c) A

8. How many people are in the Irish team? (with trainer) a) 24 b) 25 c) 23

9. How many goalies in the lineup? a) 3 b) 1 c) 2

10.Where will live the Irish fans on time Euro? a) in Cracow b) in Warsaw c) in Toruń