Ireland Rob McFadden

Flag infogreen represents the Gaelic tradition of

Ireland and the orange represents the followers of William of Orange in Ireland, with white representing peace, or a truce, between them.

Where is Ireland?

PopulationThe population is roughly 4,670,976 It is ranked 119 right below Norway and

above the Central African republic The life expectancy is about 79 years on

average and it is the 29th ranked

Religion The majority of people are Roman catholic

Roman Catholic doctrine maintains that the Church is infallible when it definitively teaches a doctrine of faith or morals. Catholic worship is centered on the Eucharist , in which the Church teaches that the sacramental bread and wine are transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ. The Church holds the Blessed Virgin Mary in special regard. Catholic beliefs concerning Mary include her Immaculate Conception and bodily Assumption at the end of her earthly life

Language The majority of people speak irishCommon phrases areCad é mar a tá tú?- how are youDia duit- God to youTá mé go maith.- im doing wellSlán leat- good byOíche mhaith- good night

HolidaySt. Stephen's Day It’s a religious holiday to remember Jesus They visit family and the children sing songs

RecipesIrish soda breadIngredients3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 egg, lightly beaten2 cups buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted

Beef and Irish Stout Stew 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper2 large onions, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed2 tablespoons tomato paste1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)2 cups chopped carrot1 sprig fresh thyme1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Tourist locations St. Stephen's GreenIts right across from a shopping center and

has been around since the 1600s