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Researched by Simon M. |
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Introduction
Ireland is an island in Europe. It is nicknamed the Emerald isle. That
should explain that the island is green and beautiful. Ireland is a
divided island (at least for the time being). Northern Ireland is in
the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland is an independent country.
My report is on the Republic of Ireland. (And…maybe a bit on Northern
Ireland.)
Seasons
In the summer tempertures are about 15 Celsius. In winter, the
temperatures in winter are 4 and 7 Celsius, snow is rare. Extreme
temperatures (10- and above 30 degrees Celsius) are almost never seen.
Religion
The main religion in the Republic of Ireland is Roman Catholic, and the
main religion in Northern Ireland is Protestant. There’s a war
between the Republic and Northern Ireland because of the two different
religions. Of course there are other religions but Roman Catholic
and Protestant are the main ones.
Wars
There have been many wars and battles in Irish history. In the
eight hundreds, Vikings attacked them, raided their houses and cities,
and enslaved them.
Then, in the seventeen hundreds, came their war for independence from
England. The Irish here in America were the Irish Brigade and played a
part in the Civil War. Now there’s a war between the Republic and
Northern Ireland, which is getting better.
Vikings
The Irish had a lot of trouble with Vikings. During the eight
hundreds the Vikings enslaved them, killed them, and were responsible
for a war in which Ireland’s high king Brain Borru was killed. In
all, the Vikings where not a good chapter in Irish history.
One good thing Vikings did was to build a fort that later became
Ireland’s
capital, Dublin
Myths
"The lore preserved by the early Irish poets has left a colorful
heritage of mythical and historical stories." Modern
writers have used the ideas of the old writers and made their own
stories and myths that will add to Ireland’s love of stories.
The Irish Nation
The Republic of Ireland is an independent country unlike Northern
Ireland which belongs to the United Kingdom. The Republic of Irelands
flag has three vertical stripes. The left one is green which
stands for Northern Ireland. The right one is orange which stands
for the Republic of Ireland
The middle one is white which stands for the hope of peace between
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It stands for
Ireland’s love of music The Irish constitution states that the true
name is Eire, or in English Ireland. The national anthem is “The
Soldier’s Song” The Irish constitution says that "The Irish language is
the first official language.
The English language is recognized as a second official language.”
The British
The British had control of Ireland for a long time before most of the
Irish wanted independence from the British like America did. The
British were passing a lot of cruel laws and were heavily taxing the
people. The Irish started to attack the British for freedom in the
early 1700. There were many battles, especially in the streets of
Dublin. One of the more famous battles was the siege on the General
post office in which the Irish were forced into the General
post office and the British started attacking them from the outside
while the Irish fought from the inside. The outcome of the war was the
British were defeated, but a part of Ireland that wanted the British to
rule over them, separated from Ireland and now is in the United
Kingdom. The other part of Ireland is an independent country called the
Republic of Ireland.
Livestock
Livestock have always been important in Ireland. It has always been
important for meat and milk. In earlier times, a man was considered
rich by how much cattle he had. Most animals used for
meat are: chicken, cattle, pigs, and cows. Animals used for other
reasons are: cows, goats, chickens, and horses.
Famous Writers
There have been several famous people from Ireland including James
Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and William Butler Yeats. James Joyce was a
novelist who wrote Ulysses, Odyssey, and other novels. George Bernard
Shaw was a playwright wrote many plays including “Pygmalion”. William
Butler Yeats was a writer who inspired many other writers to do
brilliant works. here is the first stanza of one of w. b. Yeats poems
"To Ireland in Coming Times".
"Know that I would accounted be
True brother of a company
That sang to sweeten Ireland's wrong,
Ballad and story, rann and song;
Nor be I any less of them,
Because the red-rose-borderd hem
Of her, whose history began
Before God made the angelic clan
Trails all about the writen page
When time began to rant and rage
The measure of her flying feet
Made Ireland's heart to beat;
And Time bade all his candles flare
To light a measure here and there
And may the thoughts of Ireland brood
Upon a measured quietude."
One of the modern writers is Eion Colfer, who is the author of the
Artemis Fowl series and The Supernatralist.
Pros and Cons
of Living in Ireland
The pros of living in Ireland are: Ireland is green, beautiful, and
bountiful. Most people are nice. Ireland is a place that attracts a lot
of tourists. And the winters aren’t too cold. Naturally, a place that
nice isn’t without problems. Otherwise this section wouldn’t be called
“Pros and Cons of Living in Ireland”. But anyway, the problem with
living in Ireland is: there is a war going on in Ireland between the
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. There is still some hatred
between both sides. It is getting better, but it might be wise to wait
until the war is over if you want to visit or move there.
The Good Friday Agreement
"On Friday, 10 April 1998 a comprehensive political agreement was
approved at a plenary session of the talks. The two Governments signed
immediately thereafter a new British-Irish Agreement committing them to
give effect to the provisions of the Multi-Party Agreement in
particular those relating to constitutional change and the creation of
new institutions. 71.1 per cent of Northern Ireland voted to approve
the Agreement and in the Republic of Ireland 94.4 per cent Voted to
Approve the Agreement. In all, 85 per cent voted to approve the
Agreement it was the first time since 1918 in which all of Ireland
voted on something that would decide Ireland political future. In May
of 2003 a joined declaration was signed which included an engagement to
put into place a normal security for a positive change for a peaceful
and democratic society.
Sports
"Ireland has a history of successfully hosting prestigious sporting
events and hosted the Special Olympics in June 2003. This was the
largest sporting event ever to take place in Ireland. Over 7,000
special athletes from 160 countries came to Ireland to participate in
this unique sporting achievement. The Ryder Cup is to take place in
Ireland in 2006."
Some of the traditional sports (which are the most popular) are:
Hurling, Gaelic football, and Camogie, which are played mainly in
Ireland Some other popular sports are: Boxing, Golf, and Rugby Horse
racing is probably the most popular sport in all of Ireland. The most
famous horse race is the Irish Derby.
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