Ireland -

the emerald isle

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Joy says...

Dia dhuit friends!

I was super excited when my red air balloon approached the green rolling hills of Ireland. The Emerald Isle really lives up to it's name and the lush, green hills feel like a magical place! I loved visiting all the ancient castles and gardens, and seeing the exciting city life of Dublin, Ireland's unique capital city. The Galway International Arts Festival was a great example of the diverse culture of Ireland. The people of Ireland are very friendly and love to laugh and joke around with each other! It was nice seeing all the smiles as I visited their beautiful country.

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You can read all about Joy's visit to Ireland in his Travel Journal posts, below:

Fast facts

Continent

Europe

Country

Republic of Ireland

Capital City

Dublin

Language

Irish and English

How to say “hello”

Dia dhuit (jee-ah ghwitch)

Population

Over 4.7 million

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Area

26,592 square miles
68,890 square kilometers

Terrain

Rugged hills, low mountains, sea cliffs on west coast and flat and rolling plains.

Climate

Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland's climate isn't extreme. Average temperature is mild 50°F.

Climate Continued

Coldest temps are in January-February (46°F), warmest are in July-August (68°F).

What to See

Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, The Giant's Causeway, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Connemara National Park, Bunratty Castle and Skellig Islands.

Where is it?

Ireland's Flag