Ireland

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Ireland

In this class we are going to talk about the country of Ireland.

We are going to discover a few things that characterise this country. As a few handy things if you decide to go on holiday. The lesson aims to help you get to know Ireland. 

Ireland: brainstorm

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If I want to pay for my coffee in Belfast, what currency do I use?

1. Euro
2. Pound

Which of these cities can you find in Northern Ireland?

1. Lisburn
2. Galway
3. Waterford
4. Dublin

How many provinces does Ireland have?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

"the fastest game on grass"

(and it's over 3,000 years old!)

Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.

As a Hurling player, can you play at any club you choose?

1. Yes, as you get better, you can play at better clubs
2. No, you play for the team of the county you were born in

"The North"

• Capital city: Belfast
  
• Inhabitants: 1.8 million
• Religion: 48% Protestant - 45% Catholic
• Currency: British Pound
• Separated from the Irish Republic in 1922
• Part of the United Kingdom
• The Titanic was built in Belfast  

"Ulster" is the same as "Northern Ireland"

1. True
2. False

What is the name of the capital of Northern Ireland?

1. Dublin
2. Belfast
3. Cork
4. Galway

What are the names of the provincies ?

1. Belfast, Connacht, Leinster and Ulster.
2. Dublin, Ulster, Connacht and Leinster.
3. Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
4. Cork, Leinter, Munster and Ulster

What will you remember
from this lesson?