• Its strong literary and musical traditions, as well as its long history of emigration, have given Ireland an international cultural presence disproportionate to its size.
  • The hunting of a bear in 10,500 BCE shows that Ireland by then had hunter-gatherer inhabitants, and the earliest "village" is from 7000 BCE.
  • Fact #1: Ireland is called Éire in Irish, but you will most often hear it referred to as the Republic of Ireland officially in English.
  • Ireland is known for Irish Stew (Lamb, Mutton or Beef with potatoes and vegetables), Irish breads, Irish Whiskey, Irish linen, and Irish pottery.
  • Flung onto the foggy fringe of the Atlantic pond like a mossy millstone, Ireland drips with mystery, drawing you in for a closer look.
  • Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland. Including politics, business, education, sport and lifestyle and entertainment.
  • Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; islands, counties, county towns and major cities and towns in Ireland.
  • Currency in Ireland: The currency used in Ireland is the Euro. U.S. dollars are not legal tender in Ireland and are not an accepted form of payment.
  • When many think of Ireland, they envision rolling green hills, rugged coasts and sleepy villages. The dynamic cities of Dublin and Galway are equally compelling.
  • Locate the correct postcode for Ireland in the list above by choosing the destination city or town you are sending to. Unsure which city to choose?