IRELAND

The island of Ireland is divided into two countries: the Northern Ireland which is the part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland - an independent, democratic country. Historically, Ireland is divided into four ancient provinces, LEINSTER, MUNSTER, CONNACHT and ULSTER. The island of Ireland is divided into two countries: the Northern Ireland which is the part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland - an independent, democratic country. Historically, Ireland is divided into four ancient provinces, LEINSTER, MUNSTER, CONNACHT and ULSTER.

The culture of the people living on the island of Ireland is far from monolithic. Many notable cultural divides exist between the rural people and city dwellers, between the Catholic and Protestant people of Northern Ireland, between the Irish-speaking people inside and outside the Gaeltacht regions and the English- speaking majority population, and increasingly between new immigrants and the native population. The culture of the people living on the island of Ireland is far from monolithic. Many notable cultural divides exist between the rural people and city dwellers, between the Catholic and Protestant people of Northern Ireland, between the Irish-speaking people inside and outside the Gaeltacht regions and the English- speaking majority population, and increasingly between new immigrants and the native population. IrelandCatholic ProtestantNorthern IrelandIrishGaeltachtEnglish IrelandCatholic ProtestantNorthern IrelandIrishGaeltachtEnglish

In Ireland there are thousands of lakes and rivers that are natural wonders. In addition, Ireland's ancient past makes it an archeological paradise. There is so much to explore and experience, that no matter where you travel in Ireland, it will be a fantastic exploration. In Ireland there are thousands of lakes and rivers that are natural wonders. In addition, Ireland's ancient past makes it an archeological paradise. There is so much to explore and experience, that no matter where you travel in Ireland, it will be a fantastic exploration.

All over Ireland you can enjoy the outdoors from fishing to golf, horse riding to water sports. All over Ireland you can enjoy the outdoors from fishing to golf, horse riding to water sports. Local restaurants offer a wide range of food from simple to fine dining. Local restaurants offer a wide range of food from simple to fine dining.

You can listen to Irish music in local pubs, large concert halls, on the street with buskers, or in the parlor with your hosts. Anywhere and everywhere there is music, from traditional to contemporary, and rock. Listen to the songs of Ireland and you can learn much of her history! You can listen to Irish music in local pubs, large concert halls, on the street with buskers, or in the parlor with your hosts. Anywhere and everywhere there is music, from traditional to contemporary, and rock. Listen to the songs of Ireland and you can learn much of her history!

FOOD

Today, the cuisine in Ireland is often fresh, creative, and tasteful. sented. Fresh seafood, such as, salmon, trout and shellfish, and many others are locally caught and prepared fresh to the table. You can also eat locally produced vegetables and meats. Today, the cuisine in Ireland is often fresh, creative, and tasteful. sented. Fresh seafood, such as, salmon, trout and shellfish, and many others are locally caught and prepared fresh to the table. You can also eat locally produced vegetables and meats.

A Full Irish Breakfast is very hearty and delicious.This meal generally consists of eggs, rashers (bacon), bangers (sausage), baked fresh tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, white pudding, black pudding, fresh fruit, brown bread, or toast, or scones, with a bit of butter and marmalade. Add some juice, a pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee with cream and a bit of brown sugar and you truly have a meal. In Northern Ireland, the fully cooked breakfast is called an 'Ulster Fry' and includes the addition of a fried potato farl. Did you know bacon and eggs are of Irish origin? A Full Irish Breakfast is very hearty and delicious.This meal generally consists of eggs, rashers (bacon), bangers (sausage), baked fresh tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, white pudding, black pudding, fresh fruit, brown bread, or toast, or scones, with a bit of butter and marmalade. Add some juice, a pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee with cream and a bit of brown sugar and you truly have a meal. In Northern Ireland, the fully cooked breakfast is called an 'Ulster Fry' and includes the addition of a fried potato farl. Did you know bacon and eggs are of Irish origin?

 Soups and sandwiches are a favorite for lunch. Many hotels and restaurants offer a Carvery Lunch. This is a hot meal, served cafeteria style, usually including hot potatoes, vegetables, a couple of choices of meats with gravy, a selection of breads, and deserts.

 The mid day meal in rural Ireland is generally the largest meal of the day. Naturally raised lamb is used in many recipes from Irish Stew to Roast Leg of Lamb. Beef is the traditional Sunday roast, and is still prepared in many homes to this day. Potatoes are still an important part of the Irish diet. Potato in Irish is 'pratai', translated as praties.

DRINK

In the earliest of times, the Irish enjoyed home brewed beverages. The favorite was Mead, a honey wine that was both potent and delicious. Ales were also brewed. The Brehon Laws established rules for the sales and operation of the Ale Houses. In the earliest of times, the Irish enjoyed home brewed beverages. The favorite was Mead, a honey wine that was both potent and delicious. Ales were also brewed. The Brehon Laws established rules for the sales and operation of the Ale Houses.

In the late 17th Century, tea was introduced in Ireland and became very popular, but expensive. In rural Ireland in the mid 1800s, there was a major increase of tea drinking. Small shops of grocers were established in the towns and villages. The grocers exchanged butter and eggs for tea and sugar. Today, the Irish drink more tea per capita than any other nation. In the late 17th Century, tea was introduced in Ireland and became very popular, but expensive. In rural Ireland in the mid 1800s, there was a major increase of tea drinking. Small shops of grocers were established in the towns and villages. The grocers exchanged butter and eggs for tea and sugar. Today, the Irish drink more tea per capita than any other nation.

Whiskey in Ireland dates back to the 12th Century. Whiskey has been an Irish drink for centuries. Whiskey in Ireland dates back to the 12th Century. Whiskey has been an Irish drink for centuries. The first commercial whiskey distilleries were established in Ireland during the 18th Century. Kilbeggan Distillery was founded in Jameson was founded in 1780, Bushmills in 1784 and Powers in The first commercial whiskey distilleries were established in Ireland during the 18th Century. Kilbeggan Distillery was founded in Jameson was founded in 1780, Bushmills in 1784 and Powers in Although some whiskeys are stilled made in Ireland, many of the companies are no longer Irish owned. However, the whiskey in Ireland still flows. Although some whiskeys are stilled made in Ireland, many of the companies are no longer Irish owned. However, the whiskey in Ireland still flows.

Beer is still a favorite beverage for the mass population. Irish Breweries are located throughout the Republic of Ireland with most being in Dublin. The most popular beer in Ireland is Guinness, brewed at St. James Gate, Dublin. Other noteworthy malt beverages include Smithwicks, Kilkenny, Murphy's and Beamish. Ciders are also popular. Beer is still a favorite beverage for the mass population. Irish Breweries are located throughout the Republic of Ireland with most being in Dublin. The most popular beer in Ireland is Guinness, brewed at St. James Gate, Dublin. Other noteworthy malt beverages include Smithwicks, Kilkenny, Murphy's and Beamish. Ciders are also popular.

GALLERY

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