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{{#subtitle:Erin go bragh!}} | {{#subtitle:Erin go bragh!}} {{TWC2}} | ||
'''Ireland''' is an island west of [[Great Britain]]. It has lots of scenery, [[Minecraft Potatos|potatoes]], and distinctive traditional dance and music, as well as the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]], one of the most popular strictly amateur sporting organizations in the world. Politically, Ireland is divided into [[Northern Ireland]], owned by the [[United Kingdom]], and the '''Republic of Ireland''', whose northernmost point is actually further north than that of Northern Ireland. Despite British colonialism, the indigenous [[Irish language]] is making a comeback. | '''Ireland''' is an island west of [[Great Britain]]. It has lots of scenery, [[Minecraft Potatos|potatoes]], and distinctive traditional dance and music, as well as the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]], one of the most popular strictly amateur sporting organizations in the world. Politically, Ireland is divided into [[Northern Ireland]], owned by the [[United Kingdom]], and the '''Republic of Ireland''', whose northernmost point is actually further north than that of Northern Ireland. Despite British colonialism, the indigenous [[Irish language]] is making a comeback. | ||
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Irish rebel songs comprise some of Ireland's most well-known songs. Among them is Amhrán na bhFiann, now the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland. The GAA, being a nationalist entity, tends to play the anthem before matches in [[Northern Ireland]] despite NI being a part of the United Kingdom. | Irish rebel songs comprise some of Ireland's most well-known songs. Among them is Amhrán na bhFiann, now the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland. The GAA, being a nationalist entity, tends to play the anthem before matches in [[Northern Ireland]] despite NI being a part of the United Kingdom. | ||
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