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Contents Flag of Ireland Geography History Traditions and Holidays National cuisine Irish outstanding people John Field U2 William Orpen Works of William Orpen Irish Whiskey

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Flag of Ireland This is the official flag of the Republic of Ireland. This flag is seen by some nationalists as the flag of the whole island. The green symbolizes the Gaelic community in Ireland, the orange represents the Orange community in Ireland, the white represents peace between them.

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Geography The western landscape mostly consists of rugged cliffs, hills and mountains. The central lowlands are extensively covered with glacial deposits of clay and sand, as well as significant areas of bog land and several lakes. The highest point is Carrantuohill (1,038 m/3,406 ft), located in the Macgillycuddy's Reeks mountain range in the southwest. The river Shannon, which traverses the central lowlands, is the longest river in Ireland at 386 km in length. The west е rn coast is more rugged than the eastern, with numerous islands, peninsulas, headlands and bays .

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History of the Republic of Ireland The first known settlement in Ireland began around 8000 BC, when hunter-gatherers arrived from continental Europe, probably using a land bridge. Ireland was depended on Great Britain until 1922 , but in 1922, after the Irish War of Independence and the Anglo-Irish Treaty, it became Irish Free State; and after the 1937 constitution, Ireland.

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Traditions and Holidays in Ireland Irish people have plenty of traditions, the most interesting one is that: Irish people never close their doors during the New Year's Eve! This way they show you, that everybody is welcome, if he wants. Irish most favorite holidays are: St. Patrick's Day New Year Christmas

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National Irish Cuisine One of the traditional Irish dishes is Irish stew. Traditional stew is made from lamb, or mutton, (mutton is used as it comes from less tender sheep over a year old and is fattier and has a stronger flavor) potatoes, carrots, onions, and parsley. Irish cuisine also includes: colcannon(dish mainly consisting of mashed potatoes with kale), potato pancakes (boxty), farls (tradition Irish cookie) and many other tasty dishes

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Irish Outstanding people There are many famous Irish people such as: Actors and actress: George Anne Bellamy, Ruth Bradley, Tina Kelleher, Derek Lord and others. Painters: Robert Charles Goff William Henry, Henry Albert Hartland, Nuala Holloway and others. Composers: Perry Blake, Aloys Fleischmann, John Larchet, Dominic Scott

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John Field (1782 -1837) was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher. He is well-known today for originating the piano nocturne . (1 782-1837)

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U2 U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge(guitar, keyboards and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion).Now, U2 is a popular rock band , well-known all over the world.

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William Orpen (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931) Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen , was an Irish portrait painter, who worked mainly in London. He was also a war artist.

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Works of William Orpen Orpen had painted 600 portraits. You can see some of his works. Pictures drawn during The First World War.

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Irish whiskey Whiskey is a traditional drink of Irish people. It was brought in Ireland in the 5 th century by some monks and since those days it’s been the most favorite drink of Irish people.

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Test What colour symbolizes peace between 2 parts of Ireland? 1.Green 2.White 3.Orange 4.No information The highest mountain of Ireland is: 1. Carrantuohill 2. Macgillycuddy's Reeks 3. Shannon 4. Everest How did the first people come to Ireland? 1.using the bridge 2.Came from England 3.by sea 4.Were born there What holiday is not celebrated in Ireland? 1.New Year 2.Christmas 3. Memorial Day 4.St. Patrick's day The main part of Irish strew is: 1.Limon 2.Lamb 3.Farls 4.Colcannon John Field was not: 1.Teacher 2.Composer 3.Inventor 4.Pianist Who brought whiskey to Ireland? 1.Some monks 2.U2 3. John Field 4.No information