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Hace 3 días · Ireland is a country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. The country is noted for a rich heritage of culture and tradition that was linked initially to the Irish language. Its capital city is Dublin.
- Celts, English, Religion
Ireland - Celts, English, Religion: Ethnic and racial...
- Norse, Invasions, Aftermath
Ireland - Norse, Invasions, Aftermath: The first appearance...
- Trade
Ireland - Trade, Agriculture, Manufacturing: The United...
- 17th/18th Centuries, Culture, Economy
Ireland - 17th/18th Centuries, Culture, Economy: Although...
- Plant and Animal Life
Ireland - Flora, Fauna, Ecology: Ireland was almost...
- Restoration, Jacobite War, Politics
Ireland - Restoration, Jacobite War, Politics: Most...
- Celts, English, Religion
Hace 2 días · Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island.
Hace 4 días · Ireland - Celtic Culture, Landscape, History: In the general election of 1948, Fianna Fáil failed to gain a majority, winning only 68 of the 147 seats in the Dáil, but de Valera refused to enter a coalition.
Hace 4 días · Saint Patrick ( Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.
Hace 4 días · The Irish monasteries—with those in Clonmacnoise and Clonard among the most famous—became notable centres of learning. Christianity brought Latin to Ireland, and the writings of both the Church Fathers and Classical authors were read and studied.
Hace 5 días · The origins of Irish folklore can be traced back to the pre-Christian era, where the Celts, a group of tribal societies with a shared language and cultural traits, dominated the landscape of Ireland. These early inhabitants of the Emerald Isle were master storytellers, weaving tales that explained the mysteries of the natural world, the human condition, and the divine.
Hace 5 días · In Ireland, Elizabeth's forces ultimately prevailed, but their tactics stain her record. Rather than as a brave defender of the Protestant nations against Spain and the Habsburgs, she is more often regarded as cautious in her foreign policies.
