Ireland
Food Government Sports
Food of Ireland
There are lots of food and drinks in Ireland. The favorite drink in Ireland is beer and it is called “stout�. The most famous food in Ireland is stew. The principal foods of Ireland are beef, bread, chicken, fruit, mutton, pork, potatoes, and other vegetables. The cooking in Ireland is simple. http://edu.glogster.com/media/4/31/2/16/31021674.jpg
A lot of Irelands recipes include potatoes. Ireland also uses a lot of bread. They also use onions too. There is a lot of different kinds of food in each recipe.
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Outside of Ireland most food is thought to be “bland� because of potatoes and cabbage. Food in Ireland is mostly muttons and potatoes. Ireland has three main meals a day. The main meal is dinner. Loud eating noises are not acceptable at the dinner table. The Irish eat in the continental style which is fork in left hand and knife in right hand.
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Government The Government in Ireland is a little different then the US. The president of Ireland serves for 7 years. In the senate there are 60 members. The judges are appointed by the president. The members of parliament are elected for 5 years. The Supreme Court decides matters of constitutionality.
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Ireland has 166 house of representatives. The house of representatives are appointed. People cannot vote until they are 18. Some people refer to Northern Ireland to the 6 counties. The highest court is the supreme court. Of the 60 members of the senate 49 are indirectly by the president and the rest are appointed.
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The history of the government goes way back. Ireland used to be ruled by Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth also ruled England at that time. The Irish turned to strong local leaders to influence the British Government. Millions of Irish left to the US to start new lives. After that the population dropped to 6 million. Then after that John O'Mahoney formed a secret society.
SPORTS
Irelands people have lots of fun sports to choose from. Some sports include Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, rugby, hockey, camogie, Gaelic handball, and road bowling. Gaelic football is one of the most played sports in Ireland. People that play hurling use 3 foot long sticks called hurlies. Irish sports you can do with your family or by yourself.
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People that live in Ireland enjoy watching or participating in horse racing, golf, fishing and hunting. Golf is a popular sport in Ireland. Ireland has good places to fish like Finn river, Munster black water and river Boyne. Gray hound racing is one of the least played sports Ireland. http://www.justreservations.com/Images/dog-racing-dublin.jpg
Two relaxing sports you can do in Ireland is sailing and cycling. Ireland’s people have hill walking clubs. The Irish have book clubs and love to read.
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