MUSIC
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A lot of different music comes from Ireland. One band that comes from Ireland is U2. The members of U2 are Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullin JR.,
The Saw Doctors are also an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway. They have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in The Republic of Ireland including three number ones hits. A traditional style of music is the Irish jig. Some musical instruments that come from Ireland are Bagpipes, Accordion, Horns, and Drums |
HISTORY & Government
Ireland officially became its own state on December 6 1921. Michael D. Higgins has been President since October 29 2011. The Prime Minister of Ireland is Enda Kenny since March 9 2011. The currency of Ireland is Euros and in 2014 they made an estimated 224.7 Billion dollars. On January 30 1972 Bloody Sunday happened. The British Soldiers fired indiscriminately in to the crowd of protesters killing 13 and wounding 17. |
Geography
There are many great facts about Ireland but Ireland really is not that big. In comparison Ireland is only slightly larger than West Virginia. It’s only a total of 70,273 square kilometers. Ireland’s terrain is mostly low rolling interior plain surrounded by mountains and water
strange laws
If a leprechaun comes to your door you must give him a share of your dinner.
It is illegal to perform any form or witchcraft in the city.
Trinity College students can demand a glass of wine during an exam.
It is illegal to perform any form or witchcraft in the city.
Trinity College students can demand a glass of wine during an exam.