Ireland
Cork County is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland. Located near the village of Skibbereen, it is believed to date back to around 3200 BC. This site is known as Loughscrohan Bog, and it is located within the Burren National Park. The bog is thought to contain the oldest evidence of human habitation found in Ireland. Archaeologists believe that people lived here during prehistoric times due to the presence of animal bones, tools and pottery fragments. These items have been dated back to around 3000 BC. There are many different ways to experience the area including walking, cycling, horseriding, fishing, golfing, and sailing. You could even go kayaking or canoeing. The county contains three UNESCO World heritage sites, making it a great location for families looking for adventure.
There are currently over 10,00 Irish language learners in County Kerry. This number will increase if plans to expand the Irish Language Teaching Programme (ILTP) are approved. There are currently around 9300 students studying Irish language in the Republic of Ireland. The ILTP is part of the National Strategy for Languages and provides support for teachers and learners of Irish. In 2017/18 there were 10,811 learners enrolled in the ILTP. The ILTP aims to provide opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and skills in Irish and to encourage others to learn it too. Learners take classes either in school or online. They receive one hour of tuition per week, with the aim being to reach proficiency level 3 within three years. In 2018, the Government announced that it intends to extend the ILTP to include additional counties in the South West, North East and Midlands. These areas are home to large numbers of Irish speakers. If the proposals go ahead, the total number of Irish language learners in Ireland could rise to 20,000.
Cork County is home to the second largest natural harbour in Europe. With over 1,000km of coastline, there are over 1,000km beaches around Cork City and it’s surrounding areas. This region is known as “Ireland’s Ancient East” due to the rich history dating back thousands of years. The county is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Ireland. In 2018 alone, tourism generated €1.5 billion for the local economy.
The Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169, when William II invaded and conquered Dublin. In 1204, Henry III invaded and defeated the Normans at the Battle of Lincoln. This marked the end of the Anglo-Norman period and the start of the medieval era. In 1315, Edward I invaded and captured Waterford. He later returned it to the O'Brien family. In 1641, Oliver Cromwell invaded and took control of most of Ireland. His army destroyed much of what he could not take. In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte invaded and occupied Ireland. He used Ireland as a staging ground for his campaign against England. In 1801, Britain annexed Ireland as part of the United Kingdom.
The Irish language is growing in popularity across the island of Ireland. In fact, there are now over 20,000 Irish speakers living in County Kerry alone. This growth is being driven by the increasing number of people learning the language. Gaelscoileanna (Irish schools) and Gaelcholáiste (Irish colleges) are available throughout the country.
The local government areas are subdivisions of counties which contain geographic regions and are responsible for providing services such as education, health care, housing, water supply and sanitation, transportation, waste management, public safety, social welfare, libraries, parks, recreation and culture, economic development, tourism, and emergency response. There are five constituencies in the area. Two of those seats are held by Sinn Féin, one by Fine Gael, one by Labour and one by Independent politicians. The boundaries of each constituency changed following the 2016 general election.
The Republic of Ireland is the largest island in the British Isles. It is located off the west coast of mainland Great Britain. The island of Ireland is divided into six counties – four in Northern Ireland and two in the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland covers 5,904 square miles while the total area of Northern Ireland is 2,853 square miles. Ireland became independent from England in 1922 following the Anglo-Irish War. In 1923, it adopted the name "Eire," meaning "land of the foreigners." However, the United Kingdom refused to recognize Eire as a sovereign state. Instead, it chose to treat it as part of the dominion of the UK. This continued until 1949, when the UK recognized the republic. Today, the Irish government controls most aspects of life within the nation. It runs schools, hospitals, courts and even prisons. The president of the Republic of Ireland is elected every five years by popular vote. There are approximately 12,000 people living in County Cork. They speak the Irish language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world. The Irish language is closely related to Scottish Gaelic and Manx.
I chose to come to Dublin because I wanted to visit Ireland and learn more about it.
Many Irish left England due to religious persecution. Others left to escape famine. Many settled in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina.