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  Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann) is the official description of the sovereign state which covers approximately five-sixths of the island of Ireland, off the coast of north-west Europe.
Irish governments have sought the peaceful reunification of Ireland and have usually cooperated with the British government in the violent conflict with the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland known as the "Troubles".
The Republic of Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 10% in 1995–2000, and 7% in 1995-2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Republic_of_Ireland   (3467 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leinster (Irish: Laighin) is the eastern province of Ireland, comprising the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Cavan (Irish: An Cabhán) is a county in the Republic of Ireland.
Monaghan (Irish: Contae Muineachán) is a county in the Republic of Ireland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ireland   (9623 words)

  
 Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However as the tricolour is the flag of the Republic of Ireland it is not used to represent the island of Ireland, given that the island also includes Northern Ireland.
Ireland's largest religious denomination is Roman Catholicism (about 70%), and most of the rest of the population adhere to one of the various Protestant denominations.
Another issue in the Republic of Ireland is the failure of the ageing network to cope with the varying availability of power from such installations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ireland   (4115 words)

  
 Republic of Ireland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann) is the official "description" of an independent state which covers approximately five-sixths of the island of Ireland, off the coast of north-west Europe.
Irish governments have sought the peaceful reunification of Ireland and have usually cooperated with the British government in their violent conflict with the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland known as the "Troubles".
The Republic of Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 10% in 1995–2000.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Republic_of_Ireland   (3119 words)

  
 Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ireland (Éire), is located in Far Western Europe, in the North Atlantic Ocean, and separated from Great Britain by Saint George's Channel on the south-east, the Irish Sea on the east, and the North Channel on the north-east.
The Republic of Ireland consists of Connaught, Leinster, and Munster provinces, totaling 23 counties, and in the north, 3 counties of Ulster Province.
Nearly the entire Celtic population of Ireland and the majority of the inhabitants of the Pale remained Roman Catholic, and the Anglican church served as a political instrument for the English rulers in Dublin Castle.
www.iol.ie /~dluby/ireland.htm   (4129 words)

  
 Geography of Ireland
Ireland is an island on the western fringe of Europe between latitude 51 1/2 and 55 1/2 degrees north, and longitude 5 1/2 to 10 1/2 degrees west.
Ireland's mild and equable climate is a reflection of the fact that its shores are bathed by the relatively warm ocean waters of the North Atlantic Drift.
Ireland is dependent on imported fuels for the major part of its energy supply but the policy has been to utilise native resources to the maximum in the generation of electricity.
www.ireland-information.com /reference/geog.html   (4597 words)

  
 The world's top republic of ireland websites
The Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann) is a state which covers approximately five-sixths of the island of Ireland, off the coast of northwest Europe.
The Republic of Ireland is traditionally described as having 26 counties, and these continue in use in cultural, historical and sporting contexts.
The Republic of Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 10% in 1995-2000.
dirs.org /wiki-article-tab.cfm/republic_of_ireland   (2118 words)

  
 World InfoZone - Ireland Information - Page 1
Ireland has many hills and low mountains.The main mountains in the Republic of Ireland are: Wicklow Mountains in Co. Wicklow, Comeragh Mountains in Co. Waterford, Galty Mountains in Cos.
The island's main rivers are: the Boyne, the Liffey, the Slaney, the Barrow, the Nore and the Suir in Leinster, the Blackwater and the Lee in Munster, the Moy in Connaught and the Shannon, (the longest river in Ireland) on the borderline of Connaught and Leinster.
The formation of the island of Ireland was influenced by volcanic eruptions, earthmoving forces and alternating periods of intense heat (interglacials) and cold (glaciations).
www.worldinfozone.com /country.php?country=Ireland   (1895 words)

  
 Industries in the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is located in Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain.
The inhabitants of the Republic of Ireland are called Irishman or Irishwoman or Irish in the plural.
The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin.
www.uni-duisburg.de /SCHULEN/STG/Irland/Industry.htm   (2076 words)

  
 Project: Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The eastern coast of Ireland is comparatively regular and has few deep indentations; the western coast is fringed by drowned or submerged valleys, steep cliffs, and hundreds of small islands torn from the mainland mass by the powerful forces of the Atlantic.
The principal rivers of Ireland are the Erne and the Shannon, which are in reality chains of lakes joined by stretches of river.
Because of the moderating influence of the prevailing warm, moist winds from the Atlantic Ocean, the mean winter temperature ranges from 4.4?to 7.2?C (40?to 45?F), approximately 14?C (25?F) higher than that of other places in the same latitude in the interior of Europe or on the eastern coast of North America.
www.bergen.org /aast/projects/countries/ireland/igeo.html   (405 words)

  
 TI 104 Elements of the Geography of Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The course is primarily directed towards developing an understanding of the links between the historical developments of Ireland’s past and their impacts on the landscape and cultural geographies of the present.
This course of six lectures documents three key aspects of the contemporary social and economic geography of the Republic of Ireland, through the medium of a number of published papers and reports.
Gillmor, D.A. (1998), 'The Republic of Ireland: an expanding tourism sector', in: Williams, A.W. and Shaw, G. (eds), Tourism and economic development, Wiley, Chichester, pp.
www.nuigalway.ie /geography/ti104.html   (696 words)

  
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COUNTY KERRY: The county is blessed with the finest scenery in Ireland, from the tranquil beauty of Killarney Lake to the majestic crags of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and the highest mountain in Ireland, Carrantoohill.
Mayo is one of Ireland’s loveliest counties, extending round Clew Bay to the Corraun Peninsula and Achill Island, and beyond to the windswept corners of the Mullet Peninsula.
COUNTY DONEGAL: All Ireland is represented in Donegal, from the heather moors, mountains and bogs of the Gaeltacht in the west, to the rich farmlands and towns of the east.
www.omnimoving.com /country_guides/Ireland.doc   (12566 words)

  
 Ireland
The Republic of Ireland was proclaimed on April 18, 1949, and withdrew from the Commonwealth.
Ireland, Church of - Ireland, Church of, Anglican church of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Ireland's pot of gold; The franchise exhibition that could be your chance to join a booming economy.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107648.html   (1506 words)

  
 Ireland - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Ireland is located on an island in the eastern part of the North Atlantic Ocean and on the western fringe of Europe.
It is bound by Northern Ireland to the northeast, the Irish Sea to the east, the St. Georges Channel to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
In 1973 Ireland became a member of the European Community (EC) and in July 1976 a State of Emergency was declared when the British ambassador to Ireland, Christopher Ewart-Biggs was murdered.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/ireland.htm   (1398 words)

  
 Study Abroad in Ireland!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ireland lies in the North Atlantic Ocean and is separated from Britain by the Irish Sea.
The south is the Republic of Ireland, an entirely separate country.
The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin, which is spread over the valley of the river Liffey around Dublin Bay.
www.interstudy.org /Ireland/Ireland.html   (381 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A peace settlement for Northern Ireland, known as the Good Friday Agreement and approved in 1998, is being implemented with some difficulties.
Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 7% in 1995-2004.
Ireland joined in circulating the euro on 1 January 2002 along with 11 other EU nations.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/ei.html   (1223 words)

  
 Ireland map and information page by World Atlas
Inhabited for almost 7,000 years, Ireland is an historic island nation, located on the eastern edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, directly west of the United Kingdom.
The Ireland pages are currently being revised, but you can find additional information about the country here.
Landforms Ireland consists of a central plain surrounded by numerous hills, ridges and a few coastal mountains.
worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/ie.htm   (504 words)

  
 Ireland_GKIndia
The Republic of Ireland lies in the north Atlantic Ocean and is separated from Britain by the Irish Sea to the east.
The northeastern part of the island (Northern Ireland) is part of the United Kingdom.
The country has a central plain surrounded by a rim of mountains and hills offering some of the most varied and unspoilt scenery in Europe –; quiet sandy beaches, semi-tropical bays warmed by the Gulf Stream, and rugged cliffs make up the 5600km (3500 miles) of coastline.
www.gkindia.com /Flags/Ireland.htm   (199 words)

  
 Geography of the Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Location: Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain
Environment - international agreements the Republic of Ireland is party to:
Geography - note: strategic location on major air and sea routes between North America and northern Europe; over 40% of the population resides within 97 km of Dublin
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland   (226 words)

  
 Ireland - EnchantedLearning.com
The Republic of Ireland (also called Ireland or Eire) occupies most of the island of Ireland; it is an independent country.
Capital of the Republic of Ireland: Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland.
Flag: Ireland's flag is made of three equal-sized rectangles of orange, white and green.
www.enchantedlearning.com /europe/ireland/index.shtml   (529 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Dundalk, town, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Dundalk, town, Republic of Ireland, British And Irish Political Geography
Dundalk is also a railroad center with facilities for the manufacture and maintenance of railroad equipment.
The town was often besieged because of its location at a natural pass into N Ireland.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/D/DundalkIre.html   (223 words)

  
 Ireland's Quiz Answers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The island of Ireland is divided into the Republic of Ireland and the much smaller Northern Ireland (also called Ulster).
Is Wicklow on the north, south, east, or west coast of Ireland?
Is Carrauntoohil in the northeast, northwest, southeast, or southwest of Ireland?
home.12move.nl /~sh829487/engelandkunde/irelands.htm   (124 words)

  
 Ireland Tours | Ireland Tour Guide | iExplore
Long gone are the days when Ireland was one of the poorest countries in Europe and its natives fled to all corners of the globe in search of refuge.
The Ireland of the new millennium is a modern, progressive European nation whose ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy is booming, but it is not only Irish eyes that are smiling as more and more tourists discover Ireland for themselves.
Crowding around the banks of the murky River Liffey, the city, like the country, is bound in rich layers of history, back to the days when Celtic tribes wandered the peat bogs, to the present that sees the city overflowing with trendy bars and nightclubs.
www.iexplore.com /dmap/Ireland/Overview   (329 words)

  
 Geography of the Republic of Ireland : Geography of Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Geography of the Republic of Ireland : Geography of Ireland
terms defined : Geography of the Republic of Ireland : Geography of Ireland
There would be Tom and Alfred and forth to seek the adventures of a new day in the shady western yard.
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 A Virtual Travel to Ireland - Republic of Ireland - Éire - Ireland Tourism
A virtual tour guide to Republic of Ireland, this page is about many aspects of Éire the Irish name for the island.
Houses of the Oireachtas, the Parliament of Ireland.
Ireland's largest ferry company operating ferries between Ireland and Britain and Ireland and France.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/ireland.htm   (754 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Kilkenny, town, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Kilkenny, town, Republic of Ireland, British And Irish Political Geography
8,515), seat of Co. Kilkenny, S Republic of Ireland, on the Nore River.
The districts of Irishtown and Englishtown, separated by a stream, were legally united in 1843.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/Kilkn-twn.html   (331 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Longford, county, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Longford, county, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Longford, county, Republic of Ireland, British And Irish Political Geography
A part of the central plain of Ireland, it has level land with numerous small lakes, bogs, and marshes.
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 ireland.html
It´s an island that´s split in two - with a border in her head
53 00 N, 8 00 W -- Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the
of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic
www.ncf.carleton.ca /~bj333/ireland.html   (706 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Louth, county, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Louth, county, Republic of Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Louth, county, Republic of Ireland, British And Irish Political Geography
The region borders the Irish Sea from the mouth of the Boyne River to Carlingford Lough.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/LouthIre.html   (221 words)

  
 Ireland general information - Ireland TravelPuppy
Geography: The Republic of Ireland lies in the north Atlantic Ocean and is separated from Britain by the Irish Sea to the east.
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 Ireland's Flag - EnchantedLearning.com
The Republic of Ireland's flag is made of three equal-sized rectangles of orange, white, and green (this type of flag is called a tricolor).
The green color on the flag represents the native people of Ireland (most of whom are Roman Catholic).
The orange color represents the British supporters of William of Orange who settled in Northern Ireland in the 17th century (most of whom are Protestant).
www.enchantedlearning.com /europe/ireland/flag.shtml   (194 words)

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