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Ireland

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    Basic information about Ireland
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  • Name at least 1 writer from Ireland.
    James Joyece, W. B. Yeats, G. B. Shaw, Samuel Beckett,...
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  • What is the capital city of Ireland?
    Dublin
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  • Can we find any snake in Ireland?
    No
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  • Why there was a famine in the 19th century?
    Because of lack of potatoes
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  • Is the Republic of Ireland a member of the EU?
    Yes
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  • In what town was the Titanic built?
    Belfast
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  • Who is considered Ireland´s patron saint?
    St Patrick
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  • Who did execute King Charles I in 1649?
    Oliver Cromwell
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  • Ireland is called the Emerald Isle. Why?
    Because Ireland is very green with very beautiful nature.
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  • What is hurling?
    Typical Irish sport played with a wooden stick to hit a small ball
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  • What is Ogham?
    Unusual alphabet used to write in the Irish language.
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  • Is Northern Ireland part of Ireland?
    No, it is a part of the UK.
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  • Why do people kiss a magic stone at Blarney Castle?
    To get "the gift of the Blarney" - a skill with words and speaking.
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  • What religion is most represented in Ireland?
    Catholic Church
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  • Who did rule parts of Ireland in rhe early Middle Ages?
    Vikings
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  • What is the Irish indigenous language called?
    Gaelic language
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