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The Emerald Isle

The Emerald Isle. Ireland By: Jeremy, Teandrea, Quona, and Maryssa. General Facts. Ireland’s capital and largest city is Dublin. Ireland’s two official languages are English and Irish. The Irish are predominately Roman Catholic. By the Numbers.

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The Emerald Isle

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  1. The Emerald Isle Ireland By: Jeremy, Teandrea, Quona, and Maryssa

  2. General Facts • Ireland’s capital and largest city is Dublin. • Ireland’s two official languages are English and Irish. • The Irish are predominately Roman Catholic.

  3. By the Numbers • The life expectancy is 77 for males and 82 for females. • The infant mortality rate is 3.1. • The total fertility rate is 2.1 • The natural increase rate is .9% increase. • Ireland’s net migration rate is 4.7. • 25% of Irish people live in urban areas. • Less than 2.5% of Irish people are undernourished.

  4. Media • The Government funds the main radio and television programs, however freedom of press is present in their constitution. • Local radio stations are privately owned. • Local radio stations are privately owned. • Television station owners pay yearly license fees to the government. • Almost all Irish citizens own a television set and one or more radios.

  5. Top 10 Singles of the Month • “I Gotta Feeling” Black Eyed Peas • “Break Your Heart” Taio Cruz • “Sexy Chick” David Guetta Feat. Akon • “She Wolf” Shakira • “Run This Town” Jayz Feat. Rhianna and Kanye West • “Boys and Girls” Pixie Lott • “Remedy” Little Boots • “Hotel Room Service” Pitbull • “Supernova” Mr. Hudson Feat. Kanye West • “Celebration” Madonna

  6. Traditional Meals • Irish foods usually consist of beef, bread, chicken, fruit, mutton, pork, and potatoes. • Irish Stew: stew consisting of potatoes, onions and mutton. • Boxty: a type of potato cake • Champ: a dish consisting of chopped scallions and mashed potatoes.

  7. Popular Culture • The Irish enjoy sports, which they watch on television, play on computer games, or participate in. Sports include hurling, camogie, football, rugby, and boxing. • Many Irish wear knee-length shirts, brats (cloaks), and trews (trousers). • Many Irish people also listen to popular music.

  8. Folk Culture • Irish people listen to folk music by artists such as The Dubliners, Clancy Brothers, and Sweeny’s Men. • They enjoy Uilleann pipes (unique bagpipes). • St. Patrick’s day is a very important holiday to the Irish people. They also celebrate St. Stephen’s Day, which is not popular in America. • They enjoy watching horseracing and there are many tracks throughout Ireland.

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