HOLIDAYS IN IRELAND

Go to http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/ireland/ and read some interesting facts about Ireland. Write ONE place/thing you would want to see if you had a chance to go sightseeing Ireland and WHY.
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TRADITIONAL FOOD, DRINK, DANCE, MUSIC

Irish traditional dance and folk music are known all around the world. The traditional Irish stepdance developed along with Irish traditional music. Now their traditional stepdance is called Sean-nos and it is the strongest in the West Ireland. The most common Irish breakfast is fried bacon, egg, sausage, black and white pudding and fried potato slices. Ireland is also known for its pubs where they serve their traditional drink.

What is the most popular drink in Ireland which is served in pubs?

The symbol of Ireland is a green plant. How is it called?

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GEOGRAPHY

Ireland is known as the "green island". The longest river is Shannon and is 386 km long. Ireland is also known for its cliffs. Ireland's top tourist attraction are the Cliffs Of Moher.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cliffs_of_Moher_Ireland_1.jpg.

Go to the official website of Cliffs Of Moher http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/ and find the answers to the following questions:

How high are the Cliffs Of Moher?
What's their length?
Look at the pictures on the official site and write ONE adjective to describe what you think of them?

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FACTFILE

Area: 70,280 square kilometers
Capital: Dublin
Population: 3,500,000
Offical language: Irish
Currency: Punt
Political structure: Parliamentary republic
Highest mountain: Carrantouhill (1,040 m)
National symbols: the harp, the shamrock


Which river is the main and the longest river in Ireland? Write your answer as a comment.

HELLO!

My name is Jan. Welcome to my blog in which I am going to talk about the Republic of Ireland.

The island of Ireland, the largest island in Europe, is made of two countries. One is Northern Ireland and is part of United Kingdom, and the second one is the Republic of Ireland.

Where is Ireland located? Write your answer as a comment.