ENGLISH PEANUTS WORLD EXPLORER
Let's Explore Ireland!
A magical journey through
castles, music and legends
1. Welcome to Ireland!
Pack your imaginary suitcase! Today we are travelling to Ireland, a beautiful country famous for its green countryside and friendly traditions.
CapitalDublin
NationalityIrish
CurrencyEuro
LanguagesIrish and English
Ireland is often called
the Emerald Isle because of
its beautiful green landscapes.
2. Discover Dublin!
Dublin is Ireland's capital and largest city.
River Liffey
A river that flows through the centre of Dublin.
A river that flows through the centre of Dublin.
Trinity College
A famous university founded in 1592.
A famous university founded in 1592.
Dublin Castle
A historic place with hundreds of years of history.
A historic place with hundreds of years of history.
Did you know?
Dublin is a UNESCO City
of Literature!
3. A Little Irish History
People have lived in Ireland for thousands of years.
Long ago, people built stone monuments, and Celtic traditions became an important part of Irish culture.
During the Middle Ages, monasteries and castles were built across the island.
In 1922, most of Ireland became the Irish Free State, which later became a republic.
Remember!
Ireland is an independent country.
Northern Ireland is part of
the United Kingdom.
4. Magical Places and Legends
Cliffs of Moher
Huge cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Huge cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Blarney Castle
A famous castle with a stone that people traditionally kiss for the gift of eloquence.
A famous castle with a stone that people traditionally kiss for the gift of eloquence.
Newgrange
An ancient stone monument older than the Egyptian pyramids.
An ancient stone monument older than the Egyptian pyramids.
Leprechauns
In Irish folklore, these little fairy characters are often linked to hidden treasure.
In Irish folklore, these little fairy characters are often linked to hidden treasure.
Irish stories are full of
heroes, magical creatures
and wonderful adventures!
5. Surprising Fun Facts!
St Patrick's Day
Celebrated on 17 March, with parades and lots of green.
Celebrated on 17 March, with parades and lots of green.
Traditional music
Irish music often features fiddles, flutes and lively dancing.
Irish music often features fiddles, flutes and lively dancing.
The shamrock
This small, three-leaf plant is a famous Irish symbol.
This small, three-leaf plant is a famous Irish symbol.
Irish sports
Gaelic football and hurling are popular traditional sports.
Gaelic football and hurling are popular traditional sports.
No native wild snakes
Ireland has no native wild snake species!
Ireland has no native wild snake species!
Well done, Explorer!
You have discovered Ireland.
Next destination:
the United States of America!
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