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Ireland (/ ˈaɪərlənd / ⓘ IRE-lənd; Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ; Ulster-Scots: Airlann [ˈɑːrlən]) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel.
Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), [ a ] is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland with a population of 5.3 million. [ 4 ] The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of 1 ...
The Roscrea People. The Skibbereen Eagle – incorporated into The Southern Star. The Sligo Independent – published in Sligo 1855–1921; changed name to Sligo Independent and West of Ireland Advertiser 1921–1961. The Sligo Journal – sister paper of the Western Journal, published for Sligo 1977–1983. The Sligo Post.
Howth (/ ˈ h oʊ θ / HOHTH; Irish: Binn Éadair, meaning 'Éadar's peak'; [2] [3] Old Norse: Hǫfuð) is an affluent [4] peninsular village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland.The district as a whole occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay, and includes the island of Ireland's Eye, which holds multiple natural protection ...
Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú[ 1 ]) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, located on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five miles) west of the town of Drogheda. [ 2 ] It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian ...
As in other parts of Ireland, Irish was the main language in the region of present-day Northern Ireland for most of its recorded history [citation needed].The historic influence of the Irish language in Northern Ireland can be seen in many place names, for example the name of Belfast first appears in the year 668, and the Lagan even earlier ("Logia", Ptolemy's Geography 2,2,8).
Northern Ireland law developed from Irish law that existed before the partition of Ireland in 1921. Northern Ireland is a common law jurisdiction and its common law is similar to that in England and Wales. However, there are important differences in law and procedure between Northern Ireland and England and Wales.
Chief of Staff (1942) Unit. Derry Battalion. Battles/wars. Northern Campaign. Hugh McAteer (Irish: Aodh Mac an tSaoir; 13 August 1916 – 24 June 1970) was a volunteer in, and leader of, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during their Northern Campaign, and later in 1950 and 1964 unsuccessfully contested for a seat in the British Parliament.