Republic of Ireland

Skalaban T.21.10.10

It was introduced by Thomas Francis

Meagher in 1848.

The green represents the Irish

nationalist tradition of Ireland.

The orange represents the Orange

tradition.

The white represents peace between

Them.

The shamrock (♣) is a symbol of Ireland. It is a three-leafed old white clover.

Ireland has a temperate oceanic climate with temperatures rarely lower than −3 °C in winter or higher than 22 °C in summer.

Dublin. Phoenix Park. Dublin.

As of April 2010, Ireland's estimated population was 4,470,700.

Dublin

Good morning!= Dia dhuit ar maidin!

Good day!= Dia la!

Good evening!= Dia oíche!

How do you do?= Conas atá tú?

Dublin Castle was until 1922 the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex.

Alone by James Joyce

The noon's grey golden meshes makeAll night a veil,The shore lamps in the sleeping lakeLaburnum tendrils trail.

The sly reeds whisper to the nightA name-- her name-And all my soul is a delight,A swoon of shame.

Irish whiskey is a whiskey made in Ireland. There are several types of whiskey common to Ireland: Single Malt, Single Grain, Pure Pot Still and Blended Whiskey.

Irish stew is a traditional Irish stew made from lamb, beef or mutton, as well as potatoes, carrots, onions and parsley.More recently, stouts have been added to provide extra flavor.

Only a fool would prefer food to a woman

Turlough Carolan, also known as Turlough O'Carolan was a blind, early Irish harper, composer and singer whose great fame is due to his gift for melodic composition.