It is located in Western Europe and it occupies over 80 percent from the Irish Island

in the Northen Atlantic Ocean.Ireland is situated to the west of Great Britain.

The Atlantic Ocean and the warming influence of the Gulf Stream affect weather
patterns in Ireland. Temperatures differ regionally, with central and eastern areas
tending to be more extreme.
Irish is the "national language" according to the Constitution, but English is the
dominant language.
Dublin is the capital and most populous city of Ireland. The English name for the city
is derived from the Irish name Dubhlinn, meaning "black pool". Dublin is situated
near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and the
centre of the Dublin Region.
Trim Castle, situated on the bank of the Boyne has an area of 30,000 m.The Castle
was used as a centre of Norman administration for the Liberty of Meath, one of the
new administrative areas of Ireland created by Henry II of England and granted to
Hugh de Lacy.
Perhaps there is no other country like Ireland,where the superstitions and
beliefs,hundreds of years old or millennia,have the gift to createnan atmosphere so
full of charm and magic.
A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachn) is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the
form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief.
The leprechauns spend all their time busily making shoes, and store away all their
coins in a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Saint Patrick is celebrated on March 17.Its considered a national holiday and a
festival is held for four days full of attractive events:parads,concertes and
amusement parks.
Irish traditional music has remained vibrant, despite globalising cultural forces, and
retains many traditional aspects. It has influenced various music genres, such as
American country and roots music, and to some extent modern rock. It has
occasionally been blended with styles such as rock and roll and punk rock.
Well known artists include Van Morrison, Altan, Clannad, The Chieftains, The
Dubliners, The Saw Doctors, Christy Moore, Mary Black.
Contemporary artists include Bell X1, Lisa Hannigan, Mick Flannery, Westlife, My
Bloody Valentine, Republic of Loose, The Blizzards, The Coronas, The Script,
Villagers, Celtic Thunder and Imelda May.
Ireland has made a significant contribution to world literature in both the English
and Irish languages. Modern Irish fiction began with the publishing of the 1726

novel Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.Bram Stoker is best known as the author
of the 1897 novel Dracula.