
Part IIThe Republic of IrelandNIRELANDNORTHERNJRELANDATLANTICDerryDoncgalOCEANDonegal★OmaghBelfastSligoEaskMayoIrishSeaConncmaraIRELANDGalwayDublinGalway★ClonmacnoisArnIsiundsTheBurrenWicklowThuresLimerickWexfordTipperaryWaterfordeWexfordKillorglinKerryKillarneyCorkBearaCork60kmPeninsula40mlMizenCetricSeaHeadLonelyPlanet
Part II The Republic of Ireland

I.GeographicalFeaturesThe British Isles are made up of two large islandsand hundreds of small ones. The two large islandsare Great Britain and Ireland. Ireland is divided intotwo political units. They are Northern Ireland whichis part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, anindependent country.The capital of the Republid of Ireland is Dublin
I. Geographical Features The British Isles are made up of two large islands and hundreds of small ones. The two large islands are Great Britain and Ireland. Ireland is divided into two political units. They are Northern Ireland which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an independent country. The capital of the Republid of Ireland is Dublin

The Irish CoastThe Irish coastwith its strikingthecliffs,is amongmost impressive inEurope
The Irish Coast The Irish coast, with its striking cliffs, is among the most impressive in Europe

II. The WeatherMMild, moist and changeable
II. The Weather Mild, moist and changeable

IlI.Population1.a low birth rate2.a late marriage age3.an excess of males4.A high proportion ofbachelors and spinsters
1.a low birth rate 2.a late marriage age 3.an excess of males 4.A high proportion of bachelors and spinsters III. Population

IV. ReligionIrelandisoneofthemost一福Catholic countries of Europe
IV. Religion Ireland is one of the most Catholic countries of Europe

V.HistoryIn 1949, Ireland declared itself a republic
V. History In 1949, Ireland declared itself a republic

VL. Politics and EconomyIreland is a parliamentaryrepublic.The national parliamenthas two House: theHouse of Representativesandthe Senate
Ireland is a parliamentary republic. VI. Politics and Economy The national parliament has two House: the House of Representatives and the Senate

Vll. Education and CultureTwo official languages: Irish and EnglishThe most well-known Irish writerisJamesJoyce(1882-1941)He introduces the stream ofconsciousness techniqueUlysses is his masterpiece-
Two official languages: Irish and English VII. Education and Culture The most well-known Irish writer is James Joyce (1882-1941). He introduces the stream of consciousness technique. Ulysses is his masterpiece

May It BeMby Enya·May it be an evening starShines down upon youMay it be when darkness fallsYour heart will be trueYou walk a lonely roadOh! How far you are from home
May It Be • May it be an evening star Shines down upon you May it be when darkness falls Your heart will be true You walk a lonely road Oh! How far you are from home by Enya