1. Government System

    •    Official Name: Republic of Ireland (Ireland|Éire).

    •    Capital: Dublin.

    •    Official Languages: English and Iris(Gaelic).

    •    Government: Parliamentary Republic.

2. Cuisine

Irish cuisine is hearty and simple. Popular dishes include:

    •    Irish stew – a traditional dish made with lamb, potatoes, and vegetables.

    •    Colcannon – mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale.

    •    Boxty – traditional Irish potato pancakes.

    •    Guinness – Ireland’s most famous dark beer.

3. Music and Dance

Ireland is famous for its traditional music and dance:

    •    Irish folk music – includes instruments like the fiddle, bagpipes, flute, and harp.

    •    Riverdance – a world-famous Irish dance with fast foot movements.

    •    Famous musicians: U2, The Cranberries, Enya, Sinéad O’Connor.

4. Sports

    •    Gaelic football – a mix of football and rugby, extremely popular in Ireland.

    •    Hurling – an ancient Celtic sport played with a stick and ball.

    •    Rugby – Ireland has one of the strongest teams in the world.