As Ireland is famous for its green country side, it is also known as the “Emerald Isle” (= green island). The island consists of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which belongs to the United Kingdom.
Geography
History and Politics
Important People
- Saint Patrick Level: upper intermediate
- Saint Brigid – The Other Irish Saint Level: upper intermediate
- Brian Boru – The last great High King of Ireland Level: advanced
- Michael Collins – An Irish Rebel Level: advanced
- Eamon Devalera – An Irish Leader Level: advanced
- Robert Emmet – Nationalist and Orator Level: advanced
- Charles Stewart Parnell Level: advanced
- Padraig Pearse – An Irish Nationalist Level: advanced
- Oscar Wilde Level: intermediate