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	___ Ireland - Éire A virtual tour guide to Republic of Ireland, this page is about many aspects of Éire the Irish name for the island. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Irish culture, history and geography. Get key information on Ireland's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government. You will have access to news from Ireland and you may visit Irish cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Ireland. keywords: national pages of ireland, irish newspapers, tourist information for ireland, ireland tourism, ireland map	Clare-Cliffs of Moher © Fáilte Ireland

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	Flag of Ireland Background: A failed 1916 Easter Monday Rebellion touched off several years of guerrilla warfare that in 1921 resulted in independence from the UK for the 26 southern counties; the six northern counties (Ulster) remained part of Great Britain. In 1948 Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth; it joined the European Community in 1973. Irish governments have sought the peaceful unification of Ireland and have cooperated with Britain against terrorist groups. A peace settlement for Northern Ireland, approved in 1998, was implemented the following year. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom	Official Name: Poblacht na héireann - Republic of Ireland short form: Éire, Ireland int'l long form: Republic of Ireland int'l short form: Ireland ISO Country Code: ie Time: Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Local Time = UTC +0h Actual Time: Tue-Mar-11 13:44 Daylight Saving Time (DST): March - October (UTC +1h) Country Calling Code: +353 Capital City: Dublin (pop. 500 000) Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath) Searchable map of Dublin. Other Cities: Cork (123,338), Galway (66 000), Limerick (54 000), Waterford (44 000). Government: Type: Parliamentary republic. Independence: 6 Decembe 1921. Constitution: 29 December 1937. Geography: Location: Northern Europe, Northwest of UK Area: 70,273 km² (27,136 sq. mi.) Terrain: Arable 10%, meadows and pastures 77%, rough grazing in use 11%, inland water 2%. Climate: Temperate maritime, mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time. People: Nationality: Noun--Irishman, Irishwoman. Adjective--Irish. Population: 4.6 (2011 census) Ethnic Groups: Irish, with English minority. Religions: Roman Catholic 88.4%; Church of Ireland 3.0%; other 8.7%. Languages: English, Irish (Gaelic) Literacy: 99% Natural resources: Natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite. Agriculture products: Turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets, wheat; beef, dairy products. Industries: Food products, brewing, textiles, clothing; chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery, transportation equipment, glass and crystal; software. Exports partners: USA 20.5%, UK 18.1%, Belgium 12.6%, Germany 8.3%, France 6.1%, Netherlands 5.1%, Italy 4.6% (2003) Imports partners: UK 34.9%, USA 15.8%, Germany 7.9%, Netherlands 4.1% (2003) Currency: Euro (EUR)
	Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Ireland Áras an Uachtaráin The official website of the President of Ireland. Government of Ireland Eolas ar Stát na hÉireann - Information on the Irish State. Department of the Taoiseach Official site of Ireland's Primeminister. Thithe an Oireachtais Houses of the Oireachtas, the Parliament of Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs Official website of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Ireland Washington D.C. Irish Embassies abroad Address list of Ireland's Diplomatic Missions in the world. Diplomatic Embassies accredited to Ireland Address list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Dublin. Statistics Central Statistics Office Ireland Ireland in figures. Weather Met Éireann Irish National Meteorological Service. List of Ireland's National Departments, State Agencies and Bodies Maps Map of Ireland Map of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Map of Northern Ireland Political Map of Northern Ireland. Google Earth Map Ireland Searchable map/satellite view of Ireland. Google Earth Map Dublin Searchable map/satellite view of Dublin. Map of the United Kingdom Political Map of the United Kingdom. Map of Europe Political Map of Europe.


	Ireland News Irish Examiner Cork, national and international news Irish Independent Newspaper Dublin - the Irish Independent Online Irish Times Dublin - the Irish Times on the Web. Sunday Tribune Online version of the Sunday Tribune. RTÉ News Internet News Service from Ireland's National Broadcasting Service.


	Arts & Culture Culture Ireland Culture Ireland is the state agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide. Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA - Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish art and European master paintings. National Museum of Ireland Ireland’s premier cultural institution. Dublin-National Library Of Ireland The world's largest collection of Irish documentary material. Dublin Writers Museum Enjoy Dublins immense literary heritage. Irish Writers Centre National organisation for the promotion of writers and writing in Ireland. James Joyce Centre The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to the promotion of an understanding of the life and works of this most famous Dubliner.	Dublin-National Library Of Ireland © Fáilte Ireland


	Business & Economy Central Bank of Ireland Irish Stock Exchange Chambers of Commerce of Ireland Dublin Chamber of Commerce Transportation Airlines Aer Arann Feeder air service for Ireland and the UK. Aer Lingus Ireland's National airline. Ryanair Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier. Airport Dublin Airport Ireland's busiest airport with 50 scheduled airlines operating to 112 regional and international destinations. Bus Bus Eireann Provides bus services throughout Ireland with the exception of Dublin City. Rail Iarnród Éireann Train Services in Ireland. Ferry Irish Ferries Ireland's largest ferry company operating ferries between Ireland and Britain and Ireland and France. Irish Products Baileys Irish Cream. Guinness Irish Beer.

Destination Ireland - Travel and Tour Guides

Discover Ireland: Cork, Kerry, Dublin, East Coast Midlands, West, Northwest and Lakelands, South East.
Links to accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours and much more.

Bord Fáilte - Welcome to Ireland
Official Website of the Irish Tourist Board with comprehensive travel and tourism information.

Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination.

Ireland Regions:
Ireland North West & Lakelands
Tourism guide to Ireland North West regions: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, and Sligo.
South East Ireland
Explore Ireland's South East: the Counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford.

The Hidden Ireland
Collection of historic private houses, which offer stylish accommodation
Ireland's Eye
Ireland Tourism, Culture, History and Special Features.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ireland:
Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne (Brú na Bóinne Complex)
Brú na Bóinne is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The complex display longevity of settlement whose origins are found in Neolithic settlements. The various monuments, particularly the great passage tomb, represent important cultural, social, artistic and scientific developments over a considerable length of time.

Skellig Michael
This monastic complex from the 7th century, is perched on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael. It illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of the island has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved.

World Heritage Ireland
Learn more about Ireland's World Heritage sites.

Dublin
Visit Dublin
The official online tourist office for Dublin.

Hotels
Hotels in Ireland
Find a Hotel in Ireland.

Northern Ireland
OWNO's Northern Ireland page.

Travel and Tour Consumer Information

Brú na Bóinne Complex. Image: World Heritage Ireland

Skellig Michael. Image: World Heritage Ireland

Dublin-Luttrellstown Castle © Fáilte Ireland

Cork-Eyeries - Beara Peninsula

Cork-Eyeries Village Beara Peninsula
© Fáilte Ireland


	Education National College of Art and Design Offers the largest range of art and design degrees in Ireland. Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin, Trinity College, founded in 1592, is the oldest university in Ireland. Dublin City University DCU is a young university, awarded university status in 1989. National University Of Ireland Ireland's largest university, established 1908. University College Cork University College Cork is made up of four Colleges: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Medicine and Health; Science, Engineering and Food Science. University College Dublin Ireland's largest University, founded in1851. University of Limerick The university is located near the city of Limerick, established in 1972.	Trinity College Dublin - Old Library © Fáilte Ireland


	Environment & Nature Government Bodies Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Official website of the department. Environmental Protection Agency - Ireland Official website with information about the work and function of the agency. NGOs Friends of the Earth Ireland Since October 2004, the Irish section of the world's largest environmental network. Friends of the Irish Environment - FIE Ireland's longest established environmental campaigning website. National Parks National Parks & Wildlife Service - NPWS This site describes the functions of NPWS and you will find information about all six National Parks in Ireland. BurrenLIFE Site about the Burren landscape with its natural and cultural heritage and informs about the environment protection work of the BurrenLIFE Project. Coole Park and Gardens Tourist information for Coole Park, now a nature reserve close to Galway. Heritage Ireland The site will introduce you to many National Monuments, historic houses, parks and gardens, some of the many and varied attractions of Ireland's rich heritage. Wicklow Mountains National Park Official website with in-depth information on the wildlife and landscape of Wicklow Mountains National Park.


	History The National Archives of Ireland Amalgamation of the Public Record Office of Ireland and the State Paper Office. CAIN: Conflict Archive on the Internet The Conflict Archive on the INternet, a multimedia database of resources relevant to teaching and research on the Northern Ireland conflict. CELTS (Corpus of Electronic Texts) The Free Digital Humanities Resource for Irish history, literature and politics. Irish History Timeline Key events in the social, cultural, and political history of Ireland. Saint Patrick Wikipedia entry about the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland. The Story of the Irish race Irish history. A Timeline of Irish History Irish Timeline and History. WWW-VL: HISTORY OF IRELAND Resource for researching a wide variety of Irish history topics. Celts Celtic Art and Cultures Celtic art and cultures from several European countries. Celts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia	Bronze Age - Crannog-Lake Dwelling- Craggaunowen Clare © Fáilte Ireland

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