Ireland

By: Rachael Morris &Emily Nixon

Dublin

• The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

Basic Info. On Ireland

• Population- 6.2 million

• Languages- Irish & English

• Climate- Mild, plentiful rain. No harsh temperatures.

Culture

• Food- Irish stew, lamb, colcannon, and potatoes.

• Music- Folk music is most common

• Holidays- Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter Rising is and influential time for religious and political reasons.

Ireland’s history

• Saint Oliver Plunkett 1625-1681- archbishop• Oscar Wilde 1854-1900- author• Michael Collins 1890-1920- revolutionary• Hill of Tara- 500 ft. with an amazing view. One

of the most religious spots in Ireland. • Passage Tomb

Mary McAleese

• The president of Ireland is Mary McAleese. She is the second woman president. Won her first term in 1997 won her second term without contest. First president of Ireland from Northern Ireland.

Currency in Ireland

• The Euro is the currency of The Republic of Ireland .

• 1.00 USD =0.690067 EURO

Trip to Dublin

• The total for a round trip with hotel is 8,155.05 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin, a one bedroom with a queen bed.