A story about Ireland in English with translation. Interesting facts about Ireland in English
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. In many countries there are Irish priests and nuns.
People left Ireland to find work in those countries and they stayed there. All over the world there are people with Irish blood.
The country is in two parts. The larger part, the Republic of Ireland, is in the south. The smaller part of Ireland, Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom and its big city is Belfast. Like a lot of other countries, Ireland had sad and difficult times, but it had good times too. 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.
Ireland is a country of good butter, good beer and good horses. People come from all over the world to buy Irish horses, from Europe, from America, from Arab countries and from the Far East. Ireland also has its own manufacturing industry.
Ireland (translation)
Ireland is an island in western Europe. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. The population of the Republic of Ireland is over 5 million people. It is a small country, but it is known to many people. Many countries have Irish priests and monks.
People left Ireland to find work in other countries and stayed there. There are people with Irish blood all over the world.
The country consists of two parts. The largest part, the Republic of Ireland, is in the south. The smaller part of Ireland, Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom, the largest city there is Belfast. Like many other countries, Ireland has had sad and difficult times, but Good times were also. The Irish are kind and polite people, they are good at meeting strangers. The Irish love to chat. Ireland is a beautiful country with beautiful lakes, big mountains and attractive beaches. There are two big rivers here. This is a very green country. It is green partly because it rains a lot.
Ireland is a country of good butter, beer and horses. People from all over the world come to buy Irish horses: from Europe, America, Arab countries and from Far East. Ireland is also known for its manufacturing industry.
Ireland ( [ˈaɪrlənd]) - island ( island), located northeast of continental Europe. The third largest in Europe and the twentieth largest on Earth, this island is separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea ( the Irish Sea).
Population ( population)
Ireland is not united country. There are two independent states on the island - the Republic of Ireland ( Republic of Ireland), which occupies about 5/6 of the area and Northern Ireland ( Northern Ireland), which is part of the UK and is located in the northeast. The population of Ireland is about 6.4 million people. Of these, 4.6 million live in the Republic of Ireland and only 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland.
Climate ( climate)
mild oceanic climate oceanic climate), low mountains ( low mountains) and the absence of sudden temperature changes ( temperature drops) contribute to lush vegetation ( lush vegetation) on the island. Until the 17th century, dense forests ( thick forests) covered most area of Ireland, but now, as a result of human activity, almost all forests have disappeared ( deforested).
Notable characters ( famous symbols)
The symbols of Ireland are the harp, the strings of which give rise to the world-famous Celtic music, the Celtic cross ( the Celtic cross) and white clover leaf - shamrock ( Shamrock). The country is also the birthplace of the fairy-tale character leprechaun ( leprechaun) - a small stocky man in green clothes.
Religion ( religion)
Most of ( majority) of the population are Catholics ( Catholics) - 88%.
Capital ( capital)
Dublin ( Dublin) was founded ( was founded) by the Vikings in 988 AD. Original title - Dubh Linn(from Irish dubh- black, and linn- backwater, pond).
Languages ( languages)
Ireland is bilingual ( bilingual) country. The population speaks two languages - English ( English) and Irish ( Irish). The Irish language belongs to the Celtic language group with Indo-European roots and is also called Gaelic ( Gaelic). For a long time the country was under the control of Britain, and the local language practically ceased to be used, with the exception of some areas in the west of Ireland. After the independence of the Irish Free State in 1922, the government sought to restore the use of the Irish language by the population. It began to be taught at school, and also used along with English in state office work, road signs etc. However, English is still the main one ( commonly used) language of the country. Only in a small part of the territory, called the Gaeltacht and located along the west coast, Irish is in daily use ( in everyday use). A 1995 national survey found that only 5% of Irish people use Irish frequently and only 2% consider it their mother tongue ( native tongue). However, over 30% of the population claims to have some degree of Gaelic proficiency.
Irish accent ( Irish accent)
Irish English is melodious and musical, and there is something bewitching in it, akin to the roar of the waves, the howling of the wind and the overflow of harp strings. And although brilliant English is spoken in Ireland, the Irish accent is indestructible. And the main reason for this is the influence of the dominant Irish language for a long time ( Irish).
An example of difference from others native speakers maybe it's how the irish pronounce the sound th [ θ , ð ]. They do not bother with the manipulation of the tongue and blowing air between the teeth, but simply replace it with t(muffled sound) or d (ringing sound). So the phrase " So do you see the thirty trees over there? That's right!” sounds like “ So do ya see the tirty trees over dere? Dat's right!”.
Also, the Irish respect vowels ( vowels). Unlike the Germanic and Slavic languages, where consonants can be piled up without a single vowel, in Irish English word film, for example, would sound like fill-um, and the Irish name Colm consists of two syllables.
Features of Irish English ( Peculiarities of Irish English)
Naturally, the Irish version of English has its own characteristics.
For example, instead of speaking any language, the Irish have it. Instead of saying, " I speak Irish” (I speak Irish), an Irishman will say “ I have Irish”.
Or, instead of " to have just done” to indicate a just completed action in Ireland they say “ to be after doing". For example: I'm after finding a euro on the road! = I've just found a euro on the road.
One more interesting feature is that many Irish people don't use the word yes ( yes) and no ( no). Instead, the verb from the question is simply repeated. ( Can you swim? - I can! Do you like tomato juice? - I don't).
Irish proverbs ( Irish Proverbs)
The Irish are famous for their insight and sense of humor. This is confirmed by the proverbs of the Emerald Isle.
Man is incomplete until he marries. After that, he is finished. A man is not perfect until he marries. After that, he is finished.
What butter and whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for. “What oil and whiskey can't cure can't be cured at all.
Three things come without asking: fear, jealousy, and love. - Three things come without asking - fear, jealousy and love.
It is sweet to drink but bitter to pay for. - It is sweet to drink, but bitter to pay. (Softly spreads and hard to sleep.)
Idleness is a fool "s desire. - Idleness is the desire of a fool.
A diplomat must always think twice before he says nothing. A diplomat should think twice before remaining silent.
A change of work is as good as a rest. A job change is as good as a break.
Cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. - Cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom.
Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout. “Listen to the sound of the river and you will get trout.
Fun facts about Ireland ( Fun facts about Ireland)
And, finally, some interesting facts about this wonderful country:
- The longest name in Ireland belongs to the town Muckanaghederdauhaulia located in County Galway.
- An ancient Irish tradition is to turn the birthday boy over on his birthday, pick him up by his legs and lightly hit the floor several times, for good luck. The number of strokes should correspond to the child's age plus one year.
- traditional hangover cure hangover cure) in Irish: to bury the suffering in wet river sand up to the neck. ( I'll just take the hangover, thanks. :-))
- In the old days, a pig was often allowed to live in a house with his family on an Irish farm. He (or her) was usually called “ the gentleman who pays the rent” (the gentleman who pays the rent).
- The most revered saint in Ireland is Patrick ( St. Patrick) was not the most educated person and, they say, was embarrassed by his poor writing skills.
- James Joyce ( James Joyce) once called an Irish dark beer Guinness"wine of Ireland".
- The Titanic was built in Northern Ireland.
- The number of sheep living on the Emerald Isle exceeds its population. In 2010, it was about 8 million. And even traffic jams, as you can see in the video, arise precisely because of them :-)
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talks about one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
From topic on English language Northern Ireland you will get to know the population, climate and main cities of Northern Ireland. Having studied English language topic Northern Ireland you will find out what this amazing country is famous for.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is the integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is situated in the northeastern part of the island. Northern Ireland is bounded by the North Channel on the north and northeast, by the Irish Sea on the southeast and by the Republic of Ireland on the south and west. It includes several offshore islands and Rathlin Island in the North Channel.
Northern Ireland includes six of the nine counties that constituted the former province of Ulster, which is why Northern Ireland is sometimes unofficially called Ulster.
The total area of Northern Ireland is 13,843 square kilometers, and its population is 1,810,863 people.
The country is situated on a low, flat plain. In its center there is the largest lake of the British Isles - Lough Neagh. Other important lakes are Upper Lough Erne and Lough Erne.
The climate of Northern Ireland is damp and mild.
The most valuable natural resources of Northern Ireland are its rich pasture lands, natural waterpower and fertile soil. The main minerals are limestone, basalt, granite, sand, gravel, clay, chalk and shale. Iron ore, coal and bauxite are also found in small amounts.
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Londonderry is another major city of Northern Ireland.
Belfast is famous for its theatres, various literature activities, opera and ballet. The Ulster Symphony Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras of Britain. Queen's University hosts the annual Belfast Festival. There are two national museums in Northern Ireland: the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Hollywood and the Ulster Museum in Belfast, which houses a collection of Irish antiquities.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located in the northeastern part of the island. Northern Ireland is bounded by the North Channel to the north and northeast, the Irish Sea to the southeast, and the Republic of Ireland to the south and west. It includes several islands located near the mainland, as well as Ratlin Island.
Northern Ireland includes six of the nine counties that make up the former province of Ulster, which is why northern Ireland is sometimes referred to informally as Ulster.
The total area of Northern Ireland is 13,843 square kilometers and its population is 1,810,863 people.
The country is located on a low plain. In its center is the largest lake in the British Isles - Lough Neagh. Other important lakes are Upper Loch Erne and Loch Erne.
The climate of Northern Ireland is humid and mild.
most valuable natural resources Northern Ireland is rich in pastures, natural water resources and fertile soils.
The main minerals are limestone, basalt, granite, sand, gravel, clay, chalk and shale. Iron ore, coal and bauxite are also mined in small quantities.
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Londonderry - other Big City in Northern Ireland.
Belfast is known for its theatres, various literary movements, opera and ballet. The Ulster Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK's leading orchestras. Queen's University hosts the annual Belfast Festival. Northern Ireland has two national museums: the Ulster Folk Museum of Transport in Hollywood and the Ulster Museum in Belfast, which houses a collection of Irish antiquities.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, is still a part of the United Kingdom. It is made up of six countries: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone. One third of the population lives in and around the capital, Belfast. Belfast is also the most important port and commercial and industrial centre. Some parts of the territory, those that are not close to the capital, have remained mainly rural.
The Irish population is divided into two groups: the Protestants and the Catholics. The Protestants are of British origin. They are descendants of British settlers who came to Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries, during and after the Reformation. The Catholics are mostly natives of Ireland.
The Protestants were the majority and dominated the Catholics with strong discrimination. In 1968 the Catholics began the movement for equal civil rights.
The fightings between the two groups of the population continue to this day.
Northern Ireland has a strong cultural tradition: songs, dances, literature and festivals.
It has its own Art Council, and there are orchestras, theaters, ballet and opera companies.
Questions:
1. How many countries are there in Northern Ireland?
2. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
3. Into what parts is the Irish population divided?
4. Who are the Catholics?
5. Who are the Protestants?
6. Has the Catholics-Protestants problem been solved?
7. Does Northern Ireland have strong cultural traditions?
Vocabulary:
population - population
origin - origin
descendant - descendant
settler - settler, migrant
discrimination - discrimination
civil rights - civil rights
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, known as Ulster, is also part of the United Kingdom. It consists of six parts: Antrim, Down, Fermanag, Londonderry and Tyrone. A third of the population lives in and around the capital, Belfast.
Belfast is also the most important port, commercial and industrial center. Some parts of the territory, located not quite close to the capital, remain predominantly rural.
The Irish population is divided into two groups: Protestants and Catholics. Protestants are of British origin. They are descendants of British settlers who came to Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries, during and after the Reformation. Catholics are mostly natives of Ireland.
The Protestants were superior and dominated by the Catholics, and there was strong discrimination. In 1968, Catholics began a movement for equal civil rights. The struggle between the two groups of the population continues to this day.
Northern Ireland has a strong cultural tradition: songs, dances, literature and festivals. It has its own Academy of Arts, as well as orchestras, theaters, ballet and opera companies.
Interesting Facts about Ireland in English with translation will help you learn a lot and prepare for the lesson.
Interesting facts about Ireland in English
The Irish flag dates from the 1800's.
There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people.
Ireland joined the European Community in 1973.
Ireland was one of the initial 12 European Union nations that began using the euro currency in 2002.
The Irish capital, Dublin is home to over one quarter of the total population.
Other Irish cities of note include Cork, Limerick and Galway.
Irish novelists have made major contributions to world literature. Famous writers include Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels, Bram Stoker - Dracula and James Joyce - Ulysses.
Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest a record seven times.
A number of multinational technology corporations have set up European headquarters in Ireland helping to make it one of the largest exporters of hardware and software-related goods and services in the world.
Saint Patrick's Day is Irelands official national holiday. The 17th of March holiday is celebrated in Ireland and also embraced by many other countries around the world.
The world famous Guinness beer is from Ireland, it originated in the Dublin brewery of Arthur Guinness.
Gaelic football and hurling are traditional sports of Ireland and remain the most popular sports in the country.
At the Olympics, boxing is Ireland's most successful sport.
In 2002 Ireland was the first country in the world to have an environmental tax for plastic shopping bags and in 2004 it was the first to introduce a public smoking ban.
Shamrock (type of clover) is the national symbol of Ireland and along with the harp it is a registered trademark of the country.
interesting facts about Ireland with translation
The Irish flag dates back to 1800.
Ireland has more mobile phones than people.
Ireland has joined European Community in 1973.
Ireland was one of the first 12 European Union countries to use the euro in 2002.
More than a quarter of the total population lives in the Irish capital Dublin.
Other notable Irish cities include Cork, Limerick and Galway.
Irish novelists have made a great contribution to world literature. Notable authors include Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels, Bram Stoker - Dracula and James Joyce - Ulysses.
Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest a record seven times.
A number of multinational technology corporations have established a European headquarters in Ireland, helping to make it one of the largest exporters of hardware and software products and services in the world.
Saint Patrick's Day is the official national holiday of Ireland. The March 17 holiday is celebrated in Ireland and is also covered by many other countries around the world.
The world famous Guinness beer from Ireland, it originated in Arthur Guinness's Dublin brewery.
Gaelic football and throwing are Ireland's traditional sports and remain the most popular sports in the country.
At the Olympics, boxing is the most successful sport in Ireland.
In 2002, Ireland was the first country in the world to have an environmental tax on plastic shopping bags, and in 2004 it introduced the first smoking ban in public places.
Clover is national symbol Ireland and along with the harp is a registered trademark of the country.