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Ireland

History

The Acts of Union merged Ireland into the United Kingdom.
The Easter Rising became a turning point in the independence movement.
The Irish Free State was established, giving Ireland a new political framework.
Ireland left the Commonwealth and declared itself a republic.
Ireland joined the European Economic Community.
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CapitalDublin
Population5.5M
Area70,273 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe / British Isles
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Wild Atlantic Way: A 2,500 km coastal drive from Donegal to Cork past cliffs and beaches.
  • Cliffs of Moher: 700-year-old sea cliffs rising 214 m above the Atlantic on the west coast.
  • Dublin Pub Culture: Literary pubs of Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse and live trad music.

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Dublin thumbnailDublinCity

Planning questions

What is Ireland known for?Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher, Dublin Pub Culture.
What is the capital?Dublin.
Which language is useful?English, Irish.
When is the national day?17 March.

Upcoming events

Saint Patrick's Day thumbnailSaint Patrick's Day17 Mar 2027 · IrelandRyder Cup 2027 thumbnailRyder Cup 202717-19 Sep 2027 · Adare, Ireland

Use Dublin as the first planning anchor for Ireland, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

Irish stew thumbnailIrish stewSignature dishStout thumbnailStoutLocal drinkIrish coffee thumbnailIrish coffeeLocal drink

Known for

Wild Atlantic Waybeaches.Cliffs of MoherDublin Pub CultureGuinness Storehouselive trad music.
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.Categories Topics thumbnailNature & placesLandscapes, routes, coastlines and outdoor context.