Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, with green landscapes, old castles and dramatic cliffs. Its capital city is Dublin, and the island is shared with Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. Ireland is known for its music, stories and rolling countryside.

Ireland is nicknamed the Emerald Isle because of its many shades of green. The island has a long history of storytelling, traditional music and sports such as hurling and Gaelic football.