Areas of Ireland

The island of Ireland (or Eire to give its’name in the Irish language) is made up of The Irish Republic and Northern Ireland which is a part of the United Kingdom. The history of Ireland and it’s relationship with its larger neighbour is a long and complex tale, too much to enter into here. Just a few years ago the Irish Republic was in a poor economic state, with mass emigration. The north was more famous for the ‘troubles’ than anything else and investors shunned the area. Now the troubles are over (hopefully for good) and the Republic has benefitted greatly from EU membership. The island as a whole is enjoying a new era of prosperity and optimism.

Ireland is renowned for its relaxed pace of life. You will find people everywhere willing to stop and talk. Traditional and often impromptu and unrehearsed music can still be heard in the town pubs.

Ireland has many counties but here we have just divided it into 4 regions.

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