Ireland!

Ireland!

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Important InformationTotal Population: 6.4 million Republic of Ireland: 4.58 millionNorthern Ireland: 1.8 millionArea: 84,420 kmCapital: Dublin CityOfficial Language: IrishMost Spoken Language: English

ProvincesIreland is divided into four provincesThey are Leinster, Munster, Connaght and UlsterEach province is then divided into countiesThere are 32 counties on the islandOnly 26 counties are in the Republic of IrelandProvinces

Where we are from!!DanceIrish dancing was originated in this countryIt now is performed around the world thanks to the popularity of RiverdanceIt is danced at sessions called cilsThe dance has its own costumes, wigs and shoes

One of our most famous historical evens is the Easter RisingIt occurred on the 24th of April in 1916It was the single most important event in our struggle for freedom from BritainHistory

FoodSome typical Irish foods are:Brown bread/ Soda breadStews (lamb etc.)Bacon and CabbageSeafood; salmon, prawns and mussels (on the coast)

The Irish are well known for their alcoholic beverages, especially Guinness

Arthurs Day is celebrated in Ireland every year

Arthur Guinness invented Guinness

SaintsSt Patricks Day occurs every year on March 17th and is celebrated internationally now with many parades.His symbol is the shamrockSt Bridgets Day is February 1st and she is the other patron saint of our countryHer symbol is a specific cross

The Legend of SetantaIreland has many myths and legendsOne of them is the legend of SetantaHe went from being C Culainn to being a great warriorHe is what it inspired the name of our school: Coliste Pobail Setanta

Na FiannaNa Fianna are legends of impossibly strong and fast warriorsThey are said to have lived in Ireland in ancient timesThey inspired the names of many classes in our school (e.g. Conan, Eanna)Our School!Coliste Pobail Setanta is a coeducational non designated post primary school under the patronage of County Dublin VEC. The school was established in February 2008, and opened its for the first in August 2008 with just 44 students.It now has nearly 600 students and is growing fast! Our School!

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