The Republic of Ireland is one of five countries which make up the British Isles alongside England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Language
Though the majority of people speak English, Irish is also an official language of the Republic of Ireland.
Catholic Heritage
Nearly 70% of the population in Ireland are Catholic, meaning the country is full of beautiful churches and cathedrals.
Castles
There are around 3000 castles/ruins peppered throughout the country.
Guinness
Guinness is one of the most closely associated drinks of Ireland. The Guinness brewery, founded in 1759, signed a 9000 year lease on the land it was built on.