The Best Country in the World!!

IRELAND

Sixth Class Project By Ross Hynes

County: GALWAY

Region: CLARINBRIDGE

School: KILLEENEEN NATIONAL SCHOOL

Index

1: Fact Page
2: Language
3: The Island
4: Food
5: Sport                            
6: Currency
7: Famous People
8: Irish Fables
9: Fun and Games.
                                                                       

Fact File

1: Ireland is home to the greatest u12 hurling team in Ireland (that’s right we’re talking about Clarinbridge).

2: Ireland is to hold a General Election on February 25th to see who’ll become it’s new Taoiseach.

3: Ireland hobbies include a great Organisation called the G.A.A ( Gaelic Athletics Assocation).

4: The Irish Currency is the Euro.

5: The Irish President’s election will be held later in 2011.

6: Many of the Irish people’s ancestry can be traced back to the time of Brian Boru, who in fact is an ancestor of me and my family.

7: Ireland is the home of a few famous singer like: Daniel O’ Donnel, Shane McGowan, U2, Westlife and The Script.

8: Ireland’s Traditional dishes are Stew, Bacon and Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts ( I know disgusting, if you’re a tourists go to a Chinese or Italian).

9: Ireland was the first army to defeat the Vikings.

10: The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

Language

The Irish language is a very simple languages and here are basic Phrases and Saying.
Dia duit ( Geea Gwich = Hello
Slán ( Slawn ) = Good bye
Go raibh mhaith agat ( Gu raa maa agut)
Tá ( Thaw ) = Yes       Níl ( Neel ) = No
______________ Is ainm dom ( _______________ iss anam dum )
An bhfuil cead agam dul go dtí an leithreas ( An will keead agam dul go gi an lehris ) = Can I go to the bathroom.
These were some Phrases and Sayings in the Irish language, they have been simplified so it’s easier to learn.




         The Island
The Island of Ireland is a beautiful, colourful, exotic and extremely spacious. These are some important fact of Ireland:
1:  The population of Ireland is 6,197,100 ( as of 2008.
2: The Island of Ireland is the 3rd  biggest Island in Europe and the 12th biggest Island in the World.
3: The Irish coastline is 2797 km ( 1,738 mi ).
4: The highest elevation in Ireland is 1,041.
5: The highest point in Ireland is Carrauntohill in the mountain range Magillicuddy Reeks in Kerry.
6: The Island is Ranked 20th in Area wise.
These were interesting facts about the Island of Ireland

                            

 
                          Food
The Irish love their food I mean absolutely, Positively love it. The Irish have been known as very good cooks and Chefs. And here are some of the great Irish Dishes.
Stew, Mash Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Bacon & Cabbage, Lamb Chops, Steak & Chips and Mince.
Thes were some traditional foods of Ireland.


                          

Sport

Sport is one of Ireland’s greatest pastimes. Irish sporting has great organistations such as: The GAA, FAI and the  IRFU
My favourite pastime would be hurling a part of the GAA, the fastest field game in the World and the most skillful game in the World.
            

Currency

The currency in Ireland is the Euro which as you can probably guess that this currency is used through out Europe, and you’d be right. Yes this currency is through iut Europe but Ireland has used it from the year 2001. The Irish are in a Reccesion which means we’re a bit short on money, I know what you’re thinking Ya sure a bit. But the good news is hat Ireland is to hold a General Election to see who’ll take care of our money. The Euro is a very good Money System and I hope it continues to be.

      

Famoous People

Ireland is a Country with a lot of Famous People. Singers, Sports People, Politicians and Cooks or Chefs. Here is a list if a few Famous People.
Singers: Christy Moore, Mary Black, Daniel O’ Donnel, Chris de Burgh and Mary Byrne.
Bands: U2, The Script, Crystal Swing, The High Kings, Westlife, Boyzone and Jedward.
Sport People: D.J Carey ( Hurler ), Robbie Keane ( Soccer Player ), Kevin Doyle ( Soccer Player ), Joe Canning ( Hurler ), Henry Shefflin ( Hurler ) and Padraig Harrington ( Golf )


                        

Irish Fables

Ireland is also famous for it’s Fables. Fables are like Greek Myths but obviously they’re not Greek. Here are some Fables that your Parents would have heard and maybe you will know some too:
Tír na Óg, Children or Lír, Cu Chulainn and The Giants Causeway  

 

Fun & Games

Questions:
Q1: Who’s the President of Ireland.
Q2: What currency does Ireland use.
Q3: Find the ingredients of a Mash Potato.
Q4: Name 3 Irish Fables.
Q5: What organisation plays hurling.
Word search Find 6 words to do with Ireland.

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