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| − | '''Patron Saint''' St Patrick | + | '''Patron Saint''' St Patrick<br> |
| − | '''Languages''' English/Gaelic | + | '''Languages''' English/Gaelic <br> |
| − | '''Currency''' Pound sterling/Euro | + | '''Currency''' Pound sterling/Euro<br> |
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A country of two parts, North and South | A country of two parts, North and South | ||
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| − | '''Ulster''' Northern Ireland | + | '''Ulster''' Northern Ireland<br> |
| − | '''Capital''' - Belfast | + | '''Capital''' - Belfast<br> |
The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's most famous natural landmark, and the country has some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Northern Ireland is the second most sparsely populated part of the UK. Within a couple of hours of Belfast, the capital city, visitors can walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages that abound.<br><br><br><br> | The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's most famous natural landmark, and the country has some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Northern Ireland is the second most sparsely populated part of the UK. Within a couple of hours of Belfast, the capital city, visitors can walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages that abound.<br><br><br><br> | ||
| − | '''Eire '''The Republic of Ireland | + | '''Eire '''The Republic of Ireland<br> |
| − | '''Capital''' Dublin | + | '''Capital''' Dublin<br> |
In the South you’ll find striking hills, immaculate beaches, pretty towns and villages. The country also offers lively arts and music and fascinating ancient treasures, including medieval abbeys. | In the South you’ll find striking hills, immaculate beaches, pretty towns and villages. The country also offers lively arts and music and fascinating ancient treasures, including medieval abbeys. | ||
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| − | + | For information on how to begin Irish research please click the link below | |
[[Irish Research]] | [[Irish Research]] | ||
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As so many of the websites concerning Ireland deal with earlier times, we have decided to have this main Irish page. Many links on the page for the Republic of Ireland will also be relevant for researching Northern Ireland and vice versa. | As so many of the websites concerning Ireland deal with earlier times, we have decided to have this main Irish page. Many links on the page for the Republic of Ireland will also be relevant for researching Northern Ireland and vice versa. | ||
Revision as of 18:26, 27 August 2007
Patron Saint St Patrick
Languages English/Gaelic
Currency Pound sterling/Euro
A country of two parts, North and South
Ulster Northern Ireland
Capital - Belfast
The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's most famous natural landmark, and the country has some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Northern Ireland is the second most sparsely populated part of the UK. Within a couple of hours of Belfast, the capital city, visitors can walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages that abound.
Eire The Republic of Ireland
Capital Dublin
In the South you’ll find striking hills, immaculate beaches, pretty towns and villages. The country also offers lively arts and music and fascinating ancient treasures, including medieval abbeys.
For information on how to begin Irish research please click the link below Irish Research
As so many of the websites concerning Ireland deal with earlier times, we have decided to have this main Irish page. Many links on the page for the Republic of Ireland will also be relevant for researching Northern Ireland and vice versa.
Register Office
General Links ~ Ireland Interest
- Marys Genealogy Pageslots of links
- Map of registration districts in Ireland please click on the map for clarity
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