About Ireland

Ireland is situated in the Atlantic Ocean and separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea. Half the size of Arkansas, it occupies the entire island except for the six counties that make up Northern Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. Ireland is the second-largest Island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth. Ireland is known for its industries like: Financial, Information Technology, Pharmacy etc. Moreover, many renowned Celebrities hail from Ireland from the field of entertainment, hospitality, literature etc. namely : Fiona Shaw – actress, the Harry Potter movies, Darina Allen – Irish personality and TV chef, Evanna Lynch – actress, Harry Potter films, Michael Carruth – Olympic gold medal winner, boxing. Some of the highlights includes:

Land area: 26,598 sq. mi (68,889 sq km); total area: 27,135 sq. mi (70,280 sq. km)

Population (2014 est.): 4,832,765 (growth rate: 1.2%); birth rate: 15.18/1000; infant Mortality rate: 3.74/1000; life expectancy: 80.56

Capital (2016 est.): Dublin, 1.2 million

Monetary unit: Euro

National name: Éire

Ireland’s climate is influenced most by the Atlantic Ocean. April is the driest month generally, but in many southern parts June is the driest. July is the hottest month in Dublin with an average temperature of 16°C (60°F) and the coldest is January at 5°C (41°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 6.3 in May.

The wettest month is August with an average of 80mm of rain. In winter, Ireland rarely sees snow, as winters here are usually mild. In the mountains, snow is not uncommon. Summers in Ireland are not extreme either. It is unusual for the temperature to rise above 20 or 25 °C. June and July are the warmest and sunniest months.

Security at international airports is now very tight and there will be a number of items that you will not be permitted to carry in your hand luggage such as scissors and knives. Your airline will be able to provide a list of prohibited items. Some of the well-known airports of Ireland are:

  • Dublin Airport,
  • Shannon Airport,
  • Waterford airport,
  • Galway Airport,
  • Cork Airport,
  • Weston Airport etc.

Ireland Flag

  • Name : Irish Tricolour
  • Use: National Flag and Ensign
  • Proportion:  1:2
  • Adopted: 1922 (Constitutional status; 1937)
  • Design : A Vertical Tricolour of Green, White, and Orange.

Banking

Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Bank occupies a unique position in Irish banking history. At the core of the modern-day group is the old Bank of Ireland. The headquarters of the bank until the 1970s was the impressive Bank of Ireland building on College Green, Dublin.

Bank of Ireland banknotes features the Bank of Ireland logo, below which is a line of heraldic shields each representing one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. Example: 5 pound note, blue, 10 pound note, pink, 20 pound note, green, 50 pound note, blue-green. Some of the well know banks of Ireland are: Allied Irish Banks. Bank of Ireland.,Danske Bank, Permanent TSB, KBC Bank,  Rabobank (Ireland) , Ulster Bank etc.

 Currency

In the Republic of Ireland, the official currency is the euro. One euro consists of 100 cent.

Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2.

In Northern Ireland, pound sterling is the local currency. One pound sterling consists of 100 pence.

Notes are £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100.

Coins are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2

The Irish Culture has many different meanings. Ireland is often called the ‘land of saints and scholars’ referring to the golden age of monastic learning, or ‘the emerald isle’ referring to the green landscape. Ireland is very similar to many other Western countries in terms of TV, cinema and popular music and literature. However, one aspect of popular culture in Ireland that makes it somewhat different to other cultures is pub culture.

Ireland is famous for its music, folk dancing, verdant landscape, and production of beer and whiskey. Another notable source of Ireland’s fame is its rich mythological tradition. Some of the well-known celebrities who has their house in Ireland are: Ronnie Wood, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick etc.

Ireland is considered to be one of the best travel destinations. Some of the best places to see in Ireland are:

1. Dublin is a perfect destination for the whole family with amazing hotels, and kids can enjoy in Dublin Zoo, go around Phoenix Park etc.

2. Killarney is a walking town, and every trail is a history lesson. Journey on foot through Ireland’s first national park, 26,000 acres of woodlands, Sandstone Mountains and low-lying lakes.

3. Galway – For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you’ll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople.

4. Cork. Ireland’s third– largest city began life as an island and now spans both banks of the River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares.

5. Westport – A true family destination, Westport boasts magnificent scenery, golf facilities, recreational fishing, sailing and yachting, beach swimming, hiking and cycling trails, and a placed called Pirate Adventure Park.

6. Donegal Town is a fairy-tale of a place, featuring a charming harbour, serene beaches and stoic stone remains of centuries past, like those of 15th-century.