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Ireland: flag, capital, currency and history

Ireland, officially the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Dublin. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include English and Irish.

Quick facts about Ireland

Official name
Republic of Ireland
Capital
Dublin
Region
Europe, Northern Europe
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Languages
English, Irish
Calling code
+353
Internet domain
.ie
Area
70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi)
Land borders
United Kingdom
Demonym
Irish
National day
St Patrick's Day, March 17

Flag of Ireland

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History of Ireland

Ireland was settled by hunter-gatherers after the last Ice Age, and Gaelic culture and language spread across the island in the first millennium BC and after. Anglo-Norman forces arrived in 1169, beginning centuries of English and later British involvement. The Act of Union joined Ireland to Great Britain in 1801, and the Great Famine of the 1840s caused mass death and emigration. After the 1916 Easter Rising and the War of Independence, the Irish Free State was created in 1922, while Northern Ireland remained in the United Kingdom. Ireland is today a republic and a member of the European Union.

Key dates

  1. 1169Anglo-Norman forces land in Ireland, beginning English involvement on the island.
  2. 1801The Act of Union creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
  3. 1845The Great Famine begins, leading to widespread death and mass emigration.
  4. 1916The Easter Rising takes place in Dublin.
  5. 1922The Irish Free State is established following the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
  6. 1949Ireland is declared a republic and leaves the Commonwealth.
  7. 1973Ireland joins the European Economic Community.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Ireland

Ireland uses the Euro (EUR, €). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

EUR: Euro

Festivals and greetings in Ireland

Celebrations observed in Ireland, with free greeting images and wishes you can personalise.

Happy Halloween greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Wishing you a spooky Halloween” and the greeting in SpanishHalloweenHappy St. Patrick’s Day greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you” and the greeting in IrishSt. Patrick’s DayHappy Father’s Day greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Father’s Day, Dad” and the greeting in SpanishFather’s Day

All greeting images for Ireland · Festival calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

What currency does Ireland use?

Ireland uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).

What languages are spoken in Ireland?

Languages used in Ireland include English and Irish.

What is the calling code of Ireland?

The international calling code of Ireland is +353. Its internet domain is .ie.

Which countries border Ireland?

Ireland shares land borders with United Kingdom.

On which continent is Ireland?

Ireland is in Europe, in the region of Northern Europe.

What is the national day of Ireland?

Ireland marks St Patrick's Day on March 17.

Neighbours of Ireland

Flag of United KingdomUnited KingdomLondon

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Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).