19 Amazing Facts About IRELAND

Ireland is an island in Western Europe, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, covering an area of 84,421 square kilometers. The island of Ireland is known as "Eire" in Irish. Ireland is also nicknamed the Emerald Island due to its lush green landscape. There are many interesting facts about Ireland. This beautiful European country is one of the most fascinating places in the world. The Irish are beautiful people. The official name of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. It's a beautiful city, but it's not the only place in Ireland where you can learn more about their history. Ireland will amaze you with its scenic beauty. The small towns there are incredibly beautiful. The currency of Ireland is the Euro.

 1. Drinking in public in Ireland is a crime. Although many tourists believe in the Irish and their drinking habits, it is an offense for you to drink alcohol in public in Ireland. The law is only slightly relaxed one day a year, as there are not enough police officers to monitor the over one million tourists on Dublin's streets. That only day of the year is St. Patrick’s Day. 2. St. Patrick was not an Irishman. Contrary to popular belief, despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was not actually from Ireland. Born in Wales in 386 ADS, the Irish actually captured him and sold into slavery. He worked as a shepherd in Western Ireland. Later in life, he returned to Ireland as a missionary and helped spread Christianity in Ireland.

3. Guinness is the most popular drink in Ireland. That is, it is one of the most successful alcohol brands in the world. Nigeria consumes more Guinness each year than Ireland. In fact, the British are the largest consumers of Guinness, and Nigerians follow. Ireland ranks third on this list. 4. There have been no snakes in Ireland yet. There have been no wild snakes on the island of Ireland so far. Here, snakes living in the UK cannot swim across water, which helped Ireland. 5. Most Irish people live outside Ireland. Ireland's population is now approximately 5 million. However, it is estimated that about 80 million people worldwide have Irish passports. Half of Australia's population is said to be of Irish descent. More than 39 million Americans believe they are partially Irish. 6. English is not the first language of Ireland. English is widely spoken throughout Ireland. Most people declare it as their first language. However, Irish is the official first language of Ireland. We found it on all official government documents, on public transport, on billboards and in public buildings.

7. Ireland was the Titanic’s last port of call. 15,000 Irishmen built the Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Although the ship officially left Southampton, England, for the United States, its last stop was Cobh in County Cork. The Titanic experience of Belfast is a well-known tourist destination in Northern Ireland. Few people visit the small coastal town of Cork. There you will find statues in memory of the dead and a small Titanic Museum at the old railway station. 8. Same-sex marriage is legal in Ireland. Ireland was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage through a referendum. In May 2015, a majority (68%) voted in favor of the new law. This has become a topic of discussion around the world. 9. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal driving route in the world. The Wild Atlantic Way is a stunning drive route that stretches from the cliffs around County Donegal to the beaches of County Cork in the north of Ireland. It has been described as "the longest and most crucial coastal route in the world". The 2,500-kilometer route runs through nine counties and three provinces.

10. An Irishman found the Argentine Navy. The Irish have traveled the world in the past. Admiral William Brown is the best example of Irish achievements abroad. Brown was the founder and first admiral of the Argentine Navy. We consider him to have protected Argentina from Spanish occupation. 11. Shamrock is not the national symbol of Ireland. Shamrock is recognized around the world as a symbol of Ireland, and everything related to Ireland. But the harp is actually the official national symbol of Ireland. You can find the original harp based on this symbol in the existing Trinity College Library from the 15th century. 12. “It always rains in Ireland,” they say. But the fact is that it is not wrong. The Irish want to believe that there are hours of sunshine in the summer. They have the wettest climate in Europe. For example, in the summer of 2007, Ireland received 40 consecutive days of rain.

13. Halloween originated in Ireland. This is another interesting fact about Ireland. Halloween, as we know it today, actually originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. People light fires and wear scary clothes to ward off unwanted spirits. Samhain is an old Gaelic word. This marks the beginning of winter. 14. Eurovision is one of the oldest singing competitions in the world. Ireland is the most successful country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Launched in 1956, Ireland is the most successful country in the world. Ireland won 7 times! 15. Ireland has the highest per capita population of red-haired people in the world. More than 10% of the population in Ireland has red hair. The UK also has a higher percentage, but Ireland lags behind any other country in terms of per capita red-haired people in the world. 16. The ideas of peaceful protests originated in Ireland. If the word and meaning of peaceful protests seem common to us today, did you know that it originated in Ireland? The idea of ​​a peaceful protest was first mooted by Daniel O'Connell.

After witnessing the violence of the French Revolution, he fought for the upliftment of his people. He wanted the Irish Catholics to claim their rights through peaceful protests and voting instead of engaging in violent revolutions. 17. Ireland is nicknamed the "Emerald Isle". You may have heard of this name because it is a very popular Irish nickname. The name was chosen because of the terrain. It rains a lot in Ireland, which makes the country very green. When you explore Ireland, you will realize how much greenery it actually looks like. 18. Twenty-two American presidents had Irish roots. Of the 45 presidents of the United States, 22 are proven to be of Irish descent! This is absolutely remarkable. That includes not only John F. Kennedy but also Nixon and Reagan. 19. There is some controversy about which pub is the oldest in the world. But according to the Guinness Book of Records, the Sean’s Bar in Athlone is the oldest. It is 900 years old. But Brazen Head, a pub in Dublin, Ireland, claims to be the oldest pub in the world. Founded in 1178, it is a pub frequently visited by historians such as Michael Collins, James Joyce and Jonathan Swift.