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nullIreland.Ireland.A Presentation on the history, culture, traditions and people of Ireland. IrelandIrelandIreland is an island at the western edge of Europe. Ireland has two separate jurisdictions.Ireland has two separate jurisdictions.Republic of Ireland Capital: Dublin Population: 4.3million Currency: Euro Northern Ireland Capital: Belfast Population: 1.7million Currency: Pound English and Irish is spoken in both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.DublinDublinLeinster house is where the Irish Government meets in Dublin.Other sights of DublinOther sights of DublinTown squareTown squareThe streets in the centre of the city are narrow, with little space for cars.The streets in the centre of the city are narrow, with little space for cars.Geography and ClimateGeography and ClimateA ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The island has a mild oceanic climate. Not too hot, not too cold. Rain and wind is year round. It receives the full force of storms from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter.GalwayGalwayGalway is a city on the west coast of Ireland. It is a very popular town for tourists. It has many old narrow medieval streets.The Claddagh is a traditional fishing village, a few minutes walk from the town centre.The Claddagh is a traditional fishing village, a few minutes walk from the town centre.nullWildlifeWildlifeWild life animals of Ireland are typically woodland animals. Red deer, red fox, mountain hare, badgerFarmed animalsFarmed animalsCows and especially sheep are found everywhere in Ireland. They are very important to the Irish economy.Christian monasteries.Christian monasteries.Ireland began to attract many Christian monks from Europe as a place of learning and a life of religion. Its remote location appealed to many monks to build many monasteries. The ruins of one of the oldest and remotest monasteries is Scellig Mhicael, now a tourist attraction.The ruins of Monasteries are found throughout Ireland and are now very popular tourist attractions.The ruins of Monasteries are found throughout Ireland and are now very popular tourist attractions.Galway CathedralGalway CathedralCulture, Customs and TraditionCulture, Customs and TraditionIreland has a rich culture. Every March 17th the people celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Parades are held in every Irish town. On St. Patrick’s day people wear green clothes. The Great Famine 1845-1850The Great Famine 1845-1850The staple diet of the Irish people at this time was the potato. Many people died or emigrated to America. Since the 1840s emigration became a part of Iirsh life up until the late 1990s. EmigrationEmigrationPeople left to find a better life and good jobs in other countries. The struggle with England and a poor economy was the cause of so many leaving. The population of Ireland has always been small as a result and today is only 6 million. Irish CuisineIrish CuisineThe potato has always been, and still is, the main food to go with meals each day. The Irish stew is a traditional Irish meal.GuinnessGuinnessGuinness is a type of beer from Ireland. It is very famous and the Guinness brewery in Dublin is a tourist attractionThank you !Thank you !