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Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), [a] is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland with a population of 5.3 million. [4]
The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster system, with a written constitution and a popularly elected president whose role is mostly ceremonial.
The republic of Ireland occupies the greater part of an island lying to the west of Great Britain, from which it is separated—at distances ranging from 11 to 120 miles (18 to 193 km)—by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St. George’s Channel.
The Republic of Ireland. in Ireland in History. Also known as: Éire, Irish Free State. Written by. Robert Walter Dudley Edwards. Professor of Modern Irish History, University College, Dublin, National University of Ireland, 1945–79. Author of Church and State in Tudor Ireland. Robert Walter Dudley Edwards, Sean Kay.
The Republic of Ireland, or simply Ireland, is a Western European country located on the island of Ireland. It shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom, to the north. To the east, it borders the Irish Sea, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
Learn about Ireland's customs and border regulations, duty-free allowances and more. Here's what you need to know if you're bringing your furry friend on holiday! Discover all you need to know about Ireland's currencies, cards and bank services. Make a note of the numbers to contact in case of emergency in Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland leaves the British Commonwealth. 1973 - Ireland joins the European Economic Community. Violence in Northern Ireland intensifies.