Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia
WEBIreland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island.
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WEB2 days ago · The republic of Ireland occupies the greater part of an island lying to the west of Great Britain, from which it is separated—at distances ranging from 11 to 120 miles (18 to 193 km)—by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St. George’s Channel.
Ireland - Wikipedia
WEBGeopolitically, the island of Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), an independent state covering five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
Ireland - Celtic Culture, Landscape, History | Britannica
WEBThe Republic of Ireland. In the general election of 1948, Fianna Fáil failed to gain a majority, winning only 68 of the 147 seats in the Dáil, but de Valera refused to enter a coalition. John A. Costello emerged as the leader of an interparty government led by his own party, Fine Gael.
Ireland - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Ireland declared itself a republic in 1949 and formally left the British Dominion. Beginning in the 1960s, deep sectarian divides between the Catholic and Protestant populations and systemic discrimination in Northern Ireland erupted into years of violence known as the Troubles.
History of the Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia
WEBThe Irish state came into being in 1919 as the 32 county Irish Republic. In 1922, having seceded from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, it became the Irish Free State. It comprised 26 counties with 6 counties under the control of Unionists which became Northern Ireland in 1921.
Republic of Ireland - Wikiwand
WEBIreland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island.
Ireland country profile - BBC News
WEBApr 9, 2024 · The Republic of Ireland leaves the British Commonwealth. 1973 - Ireland joins the European Economic Community. Violence in Northern Ireland intensifies.
Republic of Ireland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
WEBThe country is sometimes called the Republic of Ireland to distinguish it from the island. It is a member of the European Union. The republic's capital is Dublin. Cork is the second largest city in the country and the third largest on the island of Ireland. The population of Ireland is 4.9 million. English is the main language spoken.
Ireland’s official holiday and travel guide | Ireland.com
WEBIreland's Hidden Heartlands. Soaring cliffs, buzzing little towns and a way of life forever inspired by the sea, that's what you'll find on the world’s longest defined coastal touring route. Start your journey. Amazing cliff-walks, Game of Thrones® adventures, Titanic attractions – let Northern Ireland stir your soul.
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