Fun Facts Ireland
The last Irish census came up with the fact that Sean was the most popular boys name and Emma was the most popular girl’s name.
Ireland has no death penalty.
Shannon became the world’s first duty free airport in 1947.
The famous ship “Titanic” was built in Belfast.
Henry Ford of Ford Motor Company was the son of an Irish emigrant.
Ireland has won the Nobel Prize for literature on four occasions with George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney.
The famous Guinness Brewery at St. James’ Gate, Dublin has a 9,000 year lease.
A road sign outside the village of Inch in Kerry reads “Inch 1 Mile”.
There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people.
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twenty sixth largest island in the world.
The Shannon the longest river in the British Isles is the longest river in Ireland.
There are no snakes in Ireland.
Well known Irish symbols include the Harp, the Celtic cross, the shamrock and the Irish wolfhound.
88% of the Irish population is Roman Catholic yet the constitution guarantees the Freedom of Worship.
U2, the Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy, Boyzone and Westlife are among the best known Irish musical exports.
The celebration of St Patrick’s Day on March 17th began in Ireland and is celebrated all over the world.
Gaelic games of football, hurling, rounders, handball and camogie are a passion among the people of Ireland.
Budget, Avis, Hertz, Argus and Perfect are among the many car hire companies in Ireland.