1. Выполнила учитель английского язык Ганина Ю.А. МКОУ ШИСОО c.Самбург1

2. The Republic of Ireland
Ireland is an island on the west side of Europe. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. There are about 5 million people in the Republic of Ireland. It is a small country but a lot of people know about it.
The Republic of Ireland 2

3. Symbols of Ireland are Shamrock, Irish harp, St
Symbols of Ireland are Shamrock, Irish harp, St. Patrick and the Celtic Cross. 3

4. Ireland is quite popular among tourists
Ireland is quite popular among tourists. The Irish are kind and polite people, they welcome strangers. The Irish love to talk. Ireland is a beautiful country with fine lakes, tall mountains and attractive beaches. It has two great rivers. It is a very green country. It is green partly because it rains too much. All tourists who come to the emerald island, be sure to go look at the ancient castles of Ireland, which are the hallmark of this country. They were built by the Celts, the Normans and even the Vikings. 4

5. . A majestic monument of archeology is Poulnabrone Tomb, which is more than five thousand years.5

6. The Celtic Cross, which looks like a cross with a circle - "the sun cross". It symbolizes the unity of the sun, earth, air and water, as well as the isolation of the eternity of life. 6

7. Among the most visited places allocate Bunratty Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, Holy Cross Abbey and Blarney Castle. 7

8. Irish folk music and dancing are quite popular
Irish folk music and dancing are quite popular. The most famous show, performing Irish dancing, are Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. 8

9. The island of Ireland is rich in national parks, one of which - Wicklow mountains, situated not far from Dublin. Mountain territory of the Park was chosen by the deer and the wild goat, squirrels, foxes and hares. Less likely to be seen of this forest pony - the pride of Ireland. 9

10. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. St
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. St. Patrick is a patron of Ireland, who converted the Irish to Christianity. 10

11. Traditionally, St. Patrick's Day parades are held
Traditionally, St. Patrick's Day parades are held. Take to the streets, men dressed in extravagant costumes, and also brass bands, which cannot do without the famous bagpipes. 11

12. Curling and Gaelic football, handball are national sports in Ireland
Curling and Gaelic football, handball are national sports in Ireland. Among other sports, which are interested in Ireland, you can mark football, rugby, cricket, golf, horse racing and tennis. 12

13. Irish setter, Irish wolfhound and Retriever are world-famous dog breeds from Ireland.13

14. Questionnaire. 1). What is the capital of Ireland. 2)
Questionnaire. 1). What is the capital of Ireland? 2). What are the main symbols of Ireland? 3). What interesting places can tourists come to see? 4). How is called the most famous folk dance in Ireland? 5). What animals live in the National Parks? 6). When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated? 7). What kinds of sport are popular in Ireland? 8). What Irish dog breeds do you know? Thank you for attention! 14