Saturday 16 June 2007
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Sunday 3 June 2007
Dublin
Dublin is the capital and biggest city in Ireland. It is famous for its Guinness (Irish Beer) and its famous people and writers. It's landmarks include Trinity College, The Dublin Spire, Aras an Uachtarian, Custom House, The Point Theatre, St. Stephen's Green, Grafton St, Phoenix Park, Liberty Hall, and so many others.
Dublin was once a main trading post and settlement for Vikings until 1014. In the 19th century, it was the centre of Irish Writing and Art.
Then in 1916, it was a very unhealthy city to live in, because at that time, there was a large War for Independence from Britain called the Easter Rising.
Now, Dublin is a city of more than a million. People from all over Europe, including Polish, British, Russian, Latvians, and Lithuanians, have settled in Dublin.
It is getting more and more modern every year. Dublin now has its own light rail and even has a Proposal for a Metro in the future.
Dublin Airport is even busier then Lisbon Airport. It handles more than 20 million per year. It even has a plan for a second terminal.
Dublin's skyline is low, but it is getting higher and higher buildings every year. New skyscraper proposals are Point Village, U2 Tower, and Heuston Gate.
Dublin is famous for Georgian Buildings.
In 2003, the BBC stated it to be one of the best cities in Europe to live in. People also state it is low in crime.
Dublin is getting bigger and more modern every year.
Dublin was once a main trading post and settlement for Vikings until 1014. In the 19th century, it was the centre of Irish Writing and Art.
Then in 1916, it was a very unhealthy city to live in, because at that time, there was a large War for Independence from Britain called the Easter Rising.
Now, Dublin is a city of more than a million. People from all over Europe, including Polish, British, Russian, Latvians, and Lithuanians, have settled in Dublin.
It is getting more and more modern every year. Dublin now has its own light rail and even has a Proposal for a Metro in the future.
Dublin Airport is even busier then Lisbon Airport. It handles more than 20 million per year. It even has a plan for a second terminal.
Dublin's skyline is low, but it is getting higher and higher buildings every year. New skyscraper proposals are Point Village, U2 Tower, and Heuston Gate.
Dublin is famous for Georgian Buildings.
In 2003, the BBC stated it to be one of the best cities in Europe to live in. People also state it is low in crime.
Dublin is getting bigger and more modern every year.
Friday 1 June 2007
Flag, Anthem and Arms
Ireland has a tricolour flag of Green, White and Orange. The width is twice the length and it is a horizontal flag. The Green means the Roman Catholics of Ireland, Orange means the Protestants and the White in the middle, peace between both religions.
The Irish Coat of Arms has been the Gaelic Harp since medieval times. The harp is also called the Clarsach in Irish. Another symbol of Ireland is the Shamrock. The Harp is included on many things, like the back of the Irish Euro Coins.
The Irish National Anthem is called Amhran na bhFiann It is sung like this slowly:
The Irish Coat of Arms has been the Gaelic Harp since medieval times. The harp is also called the Clarsach in Irish. Another symbol of Ireland is the Shamrock. The Harp is included on many things, like the back of the Irish Euro Coins.
The Irish National Anthem is called Amhran na bhFiann It is sung like this slowly:
| Irish version | ||
|---|---|---|
Sinne Fianna Fáil English Version Whose lives are pledged to Ireland Some have come From a land beyond the wave Sworn to be free No more our ancient sire land Shall shelter the despot or the slave Tonight we man the "gap of danger"[4] In Erin's cause, in death or life 'Mid cannon's roar and rifles' peal We'll chant a soldier's song |
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