1. IReLAND Album about country

2. CONTENTS • The country-……………………3 • Geographicinformation-…..5 • TRADicional FEASTS-……….....7 • FOOD-………………………………..9 • NATURE-…………………………….10 • THE LEPRECHAUN-………………..11 • ART-………………………………….12 • LITERature-……………………….13 • SPORT-………………………………14

3. The country Irleandisdevidedintotwocountries: The Republic of Ireland and NothernIreland a part of United Kingdom. IRELAND

4. The country The capitalcity of Irelandis Dublin. The colours of the flag aregreen, white and orange . The symbol of Irelandis a clover.

5. Geographicinformation • The most importantcities: • Dublin • Cork • Galway • Limerick • Waterford

6. Geographicinformation • Climate: • moderately warm (as a result of the impact of the warm North Atlantic sea current) • low amplitude of annual temperature • High humidity and frequent rainfall

7. TRADiCIONal FEASTSst.patrick’sday 17’th of March 461 is the date of st. Patric’sdath- the Patron of Ireland. Todayitisdifficult for separatefacts from mythsconcerning Saint Patrick’slives.

8. Tradicionalfeastsst. Patrick’sday 17’th of March in Irelandiscelebrated as Saint Patrick’s Day. On thisday in Irishstreetsthereareloud and boisterousparadesand demonstracions of tradicionalIrish dancing.

9. Food A typicalIrishbreakfastisquitefatty. Therearesaussages, friedeggs, whiteorblack pudding, bakedtomatoes and friedmashrooms. A traditonalIrish dinner isusuallyserved on Sunday. It is the Irish stew (stewedlamb with onions and potatoes in gravy). Another popular Irishdishiscolcamon – boiledpotatoesfried in butter with onion and cabbage. After dinner the Irishusuallyhavesweetgingerbread with mincemeat for dessert.

10. Nature„the green country” Irelandiscalled „the green country”. Thereislots of greengrass, big forest and rocky mountains there.

11. The leprechaun The leprechaunis a character of Irish Mythology. He isabout 75cm tall. He isveryrichbut extremelytricky and ifyoucatch one don’ttakeyoureyes off himor he willdisappear! He is a veryslicktalker and loves a bit of fun. He usuallylives in a small hole in the ground , where he has a comfortablelittlehome.

12. art Irelandis most known for itstradicionalmusic and dancing . Riverdanceis a theatricall performance of Irishtraditional dancing. The modern Irishartistsare, for example, Sinead O’Connor, Enyaor a pop group The Cranberries.

13. literature TherearemanyfamousIrishwritters. James Joyce, Jonathan Swift or Oscar Wilde.

14. sport Irelandisquitesuccesful in rugby and hurling. People aremostlyinterested in gaelic football and horseordogsraces.