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Exploring Ireland: History, Culture, and Tourist Attractions, Diapositivas de Cultura Inglesa

Discover the unique charm of Ireland with this comprehensive guide. Learn about its capital Dublin, rich history, dominant religion, famous landmarks, and popular traditions such as St. Patrick's Day and Guinness Factory. Explore tourist attractions like the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park, and the Rock of Cashel.

Qué aprenderás

  • What is the capital city of Ireland?
  • What is the significance of St. Patrick's Day in Ireland?
  • What role did the British play in Ireland's history?
  • What are some popular tourist attractions in Ireland?
  • What is the dominant religion in Ireland?

Tipo: Diapositivas

2018/2019

Subido el 11/10/2022

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The

Republic

of Ireland

  • (^) Capital: Dublin
  • (^) Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
  • (^) Official Languages: Irish and

English

  • (^) Dominant religion: Catholic
  • (^) Population: 4.4 million
  • (^) The republic of ireland lies on an island in the west of europe, but it has a land border with the United Kingdom, which controls the northern part of the island.
  • Once all Ireland was part of the uk, but the island gained Independence in the early 20th century.
  • Flag has three colours: green, White and Orange.
  • (^) The emblem of the country is a Celtic harp.
  • (^) Ireland is called, the emerald isle, due to frequent rainfall, resulting in lush greenery. It can rain up to 225 days in one year.

Guinness factory

  • (^) The factory spans over 60 acres. In 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9000 year lease for the brewery site.

Places to visit

  • (^) Cliffs of Moher Are one of the most popular tourist attractions in ireland.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1981 by the UNESCO. The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most visited sites,and is a spectacular and archaeological site

The Rock of Cashel

Galway City

  • (^) Clonmacnoise, ireland West Ireland’s largest city, Galway is best known for its art galleries and shops. Blarney Castle a medieval fortress in Cork, Ireland, draws visitors each year who wish to kiss the famous Blarney Stone.

In 1509 Henry VIII converted to

Protestantism

Then Ireland becomes a kind of colony

for the UK.

● Persecusion of Catholicism

The Great Famine (1845-1852)

Ireland was poorer than ever.

More than one million Irish died

More than one million emigrated ---> NY and Boston

Role of the British government is still

being debated.

*A blight that infected potatoes

Irish Independence

  • (^) Home Rule (late 1800’s)

Independence interrupted by WWI.

“The Easter Rising”: rebels killed by the British (1912)

By 1922, Ireland achieved independence from Britain,

except for six counties in the Northern Ireland, which

still remains part of Britain today.

Late 30’s and 40’s Ireland became fully independent.

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