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Ireland Location Capital Climate National Day National Symbols Sports Cuisine Music Wildlife Wild life animals of Ireland are typically woodland animals. Red deer, red fox, mountain hare, badger Farmed animals Cows and especially sheep are found everywhere in Ireland. They are very important to the Irish economy. Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island at the western edge of Europe. Dublin Capital city The largest city Commercial and industrial centre Principal port Trinity College Dublin Other sights of Dublin The Highest Peak in IrelandCarrantuohill Carrantuohill in the county of Kerry is the highest peak in Ireland, rising to 1,041 meters above sea level. Carrantuohill The Longest River in Irelandthe Shannon River The Shannon River divides the west of the island of Ireland from the east and south. (370 km) The Largest Lake in IrelandLough Corrib Lough Corrib is the largest loch in the Republic of Ireland and the second largest in Ireland (after Lough Neagh). It covers some 200 km2. Climate The island has a mild oceanic climate. Not too hot, not too cold. Rain and wind is year round. It receives the full force of storms from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter. The coldest month: Jan. and Feb. -4°C-11°C The hottest month: July and August. 9°C-23°C Rainy days: 275 National Day: March 17th St. Patrick Day is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (385–461 AD), one of the patron saints of Ireland. St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Orange parades This part of Irish culture is celebrated mostly in Northern Ireland by those of British descent. Marching season takes place during July. An Irish wolf hound leads the parade National Symbols of Irelandflag Green: Catholic Irishmen/Green Islet White: Protestant Irishmen/Light, liberty, democracy and peace Orange: friendship between Catholics and Protestants/Respect and wealth Shamrock National Flower of Ireland Sport in Ireland. Ireland has a rich sporting culture. Irelan