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The harp is a stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. ... Politics of Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Taoiseach is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... The Republic of Ireland is involved in a number of outstanding international disputes. ... The island of Ireland was historically divided into 32 counties (Irish language contae or condae, pronounced IPA: ). After the partition of Ireland in 1921, what became the Republic of Ireland comprised 26 of these, with Northern Ireland comprising the remaining six. ... Official Seal of the President of Ireland Mary McAleese, the current President of Ireland. ... The Taoiseach ( or [1]) â€” plural: Taoisigh ( or [1]) â€” or, more formally, An Taoiseach[2], is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet, the rough equivalent of a prime minister under the Westminster System. ... Ã‰amon de Valera (born with the name Edward George de Valera,IPA: [1] [2]) (14 October 1882 â€“ 29 August 1975) was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland. ... ... For the member of Seanad Ã‰ireann from 1963â€“65, see John Costelloe John Aloysius Costello (20 June 1891 â€“ 5 January 1976), a successful barrister, was one of the main legal advisors to the government of the Irish Free State after independence, Attorney General of Ireland from 1926â€“1932 and Taoiseach... The DÃ¡il Chamber DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann[1] is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of Ireland. ... Link title Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Charles Haughey Charles James Haughey (Irish: ; 16 September 1925â€“13 June 2006) was the sixth Taoiseach of Ireland. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... John (Jack) Mary Lynch (15 August 1917â€”20 October 1999), was the fourth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving two terms in office; 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979. ... Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. ... The Oireachtas is the National Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Cathaoirleach (pronounced, ka-here-loch) is the title of the speaker of the sixty-member Irish upper house, Seanad Ã‰ireann (pronounced sch-anad air-inn). ... The Ceann Comhairle1 is the chairman or speaker of DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland. ... The Seanad Chamber The Seanad meets in the former picture gallery in Leinster House. ... The Constitution of Ireland is the founding legal document of the state known today as the Republic of Ireland. ... Liam Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Mac Cosgair) (born 13 April 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. ... Sean Thomas OKelly, Irish name: SeÃ¡n TomÃ¡s Ã“ Ceallaigh (25 August 1882 â€“ 23 November 1966) was the second President of Ireland (1945-1959). ... Erskine Hamilton Childers (11 November 1905 - 17 November 1974), the son of Robert Erskine Childers (author of The Riddle of the Sands), served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. ... Dr. Garret FitzGerald (Irish name: GearÃ³id MacGearailt) (born February 9, 1926) was the seventh Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving two terms in office; July 1981 to February 1982, and December 1982 to March 1987. ... Capital Dublin Language(s) Irish, English Government Monarchy KingÂ¹ - 1542-1547 Henry I - 1760-1801 George III Chief Secretary - 1660 Matthew Lock - 1798-1801 Viscount Castlereagh Legislature Parliament of Ireland - Upper house Irish House of Lords - Lower house Irish House of Commons History - Act of Parliament 1541 - Act of Union... The Lordship of Ireland (1171-1541) was a nominally all-island Irish state created in the wake of the Norman invasion of the east coast of Ireland in 1169, an area that became known in the later middle ages as the Pale or Pale of Dublin from its defences in... The TÃ¡naiste[1] (plural: TÃ¡naistithe), or, more formally, An TÃ¡naiste, is the deputy prime minister of the Republic of Ireland. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The State Heraldic Museum in Kildare St. ... The Presidential Commission (Irish: CoimisiÃºn UachtarÃ¡n) is the collective vice-presidency of the Republic of Ireland. ... The date for Irelands presidential election was set for 22 October 2004. ... John Gerard Bruton (born May 18, 1947) was the ninth Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland. ... Frank Aiken (February 13, 1898 - May 18, 1983) was a senior Irish politician. ... The Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle was the official Anglican chapel of the Household of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from mediæval times until the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. ... The Irish general election of 2002 was held on Friday 17 May 2002, just over three weeks after the dissolution of the 28th DÃ¡il on Thursday 25 April by President Mary McAleese, at the request of the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern. ... George Colley (18 October 1925 - 17 September 1983), was a senior Irish politician. ... SeÃ¡n MacEntee (1889 â€“ 1984) was a senior Irish politician. ... Brendan Corish ( 1918- 1990), Irish Labour leader ( 1960- 1977). ... William Norton (1900-1963), Irish politician, Labour Party leader (1932-1960). ... Richard Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. ... Mary Harney (Irish: ; born 11 March 1953) is an Irish politician and was the leader of the Progressive Democrats (the sixth largest political party in Ireland) between 1993 and 2006. ... Brian Lenihan (17 November 1930 - 1 November 1995) was a Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... Kevin Christopher OHiggins (Irish name CaoimhÃn CrÃostÃ³ir Ã“ hUiginn; June 7, 1892 â€“ July 10, 1927). ... Eoin MacNeill (May 15, 1867 - October 15, 1945) was an Irish scholar, nationalist and revolutionary. ... Peter Barry (born August 10, 1928) is a retired Irish Fine Gael politician and businessman. ... Cathal Brugha Cathal Brugha (born Charles William St. ... On Thursday, June 26, 2002, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on the nomination of the 29th DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, appointed Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. ... This is an incomplete list of public-representative office-holders, elected and appointed, past and present, in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. ... Raymond (Ray) MacSharry (Irish: ; born April 29, 1938) is a former Irish politician. ... On June 26, 1997, the President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, on the nomination of the 28th DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, appointed Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. ... The 27th DÃ¡il was elected on November 25, 1992 but didnt meet until the new year when the 23rd Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 25th DÃ¡il was elected on February 17, 1987 and first met on March 10 when the 20th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 26th DÃ¡il was elected on June 15, 1989 and first met on July 12 when the 25th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 24th DÃ¡il was elected on November 24, 1982 and first met on December 14 when the 19th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 23rd DÃ¡il was elected on November 24, 1982 and first met on December 14 when the 19th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 22nd DÃ¡il was elected on June 11, 1981 and first met on June 30 when the 18th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 21st DÃ¡il was elected on June 16, 1977 and first met on July 15 when the 15th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 20th DÃ¡il was elected on February 28, 1973 and first met on March 14 when the 14th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 19th DÃ¡il was elected on June 18, 1969 and first met on July 2 when the 13th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 18th DÃ¡il was elected on April 7, 1965 and first met on April 21 when the 11th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 17th DÃ¡il was elected on October 4, 1961 and first met on November 11 when the 10th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 16th DÃ¡il was elected on March 5, 1957 and first met on March 20 when the 8th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 14th DÃ¡il was elected on May 30, 1951 and first met on June 13 when the 6th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 13th DÃ¡il was elected on February 4, 1957 and first met on February 18 when the 5th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 12th DÃ¡il was elected on 30 May 1944 and first met on 9 June when the 4th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 11th DÃ¡il was elected on June 23, 1943 and first met on July 1 when the 3rd Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 10th DÃ¡il was elected on June 17, 1938 and first met on June 30 when the 2nd Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 9th DÃ¡il was elected on July 1, 1937 and first met on July 21 when the 1st Government of Ireland was appointed. ... The 8th DÃ¡il was elected on January 24, 1933 and first met on February 8 when the 7th Executive Council was appointed. ... The 7th DÃ¡il was elected on February 16, 1932 and first met on March 9 when the 6th Executive Council was appointed. ... The 6th DÃ¡il was elected on September 15, 1927 and first met on March 9 when the 4th Executive Council was appointed. ... The 5th DÃ¡il was elected on June 9, 1927 and first met on June 23 when the 3rd Executive Council was appointed. ... The 4th DÃ¡il was elected on August 27, 1923 and first met on September 19 when the 2nd Executive Council was appointed. ... The 3rd DÃ¡il was elected on 16 June 1922 and lasted 437 days. ... The 15th DÃ¡il was elected on May 18, 1954 and first met on June 2 when the 7th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... Michael McDowell (Irish: ; born May, 1951) is the leader of the Progressive Democrats. ... The East-Link is a toll bridge in Dublin, Ireland, on the River Liffey. ... There are a number of political parties in the Republic of Ireland, and coalition governments are common. ... The 2nd DÃ¡il was elected on May 24, 1921 and lasted 388 days. ... The 1st DÃ¡il was elected on December 18, 1918 and first met on January 21, 1919, on which date the First Ministry assumed office, and lasted for 892 days. ... Ernest Blythe (Ir: EarnÃ¡n de Blaghd) (April 13, 1889â€“February 23, 1975), Irish politician. ... A Minister of State, in the Republic of Ireland, is a junior minister of non-cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the cabinet. ... Dr. Rory OHanlon (born 7 February 1934), Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. ... Ross Castle Ross Castle Ross Castle is the ancestral home of the ODonoghue clan. ... Dunbrody Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in county Wexford, Ireland. ... The Minister for Finance is the senior minister at the Department of Finance (An Roinn Airgeadais) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Foreign Affairs is the senior minister at the Department of Foreign Affairs (An Roinn GnÃ³thaÃ Eachtracha) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Defence is the senior minister at the Department of Defence (An Roinn Cosanta) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is the senior minister at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (An Roinn DlÃ agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus AthchÃ³irithe DlÃ) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism is the senior minister at the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism (An Roinn EalaÃon SpÃ³irt agus TurasÃ³ireachta) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Transport is the senior minister at the Department of Transport (An Roinn Iompair) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Irish An t-Ãire Puist agus Telegrafa) was a senior Irish government minister from 1924 to 1984, when the post and the department was abolished. ... The Leader of the Opposition (Ir Ceannaire an FhreasÃºra) in the Republic of Ireland is the politician who, at least in theory, leads the Parliamentary Opposition bloc in the lower house of the Irish Parliament, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... The modern title of Minister for Labour was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1966 as a member of the Irish Government. ... Categories: Ireland-place stubs | Castles in Ireland ... The 2nd DÃ¡il (the last elected parliament of the Irish people) delegated its governmental authority to the military authority in 1938, which continues to this day as the lawful Government of Ireland. ... SÃ©amus Pattison (born April 19, 1936) is an Irish Labour Party politician. ... The Council of State (Irish: Comhairle StÃ¡it) is an organ established by the Constitution of Ireland to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of many of his or her discretionary, reserve powers. ... Irish presidential elections elect the President of Ireland: the Republic of Irelands head of state. ... Prof. ... Missing image image:Cragganowen. ... The Opposition Front Bench in the Republic of Ireland is a group of senior parliamentary opposition TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the governments. ... George Noble Plunkett (1851â€“1948) was an Irish nationalist and father of Joseph Mary Plunkett, one of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916. ... PÃ¡draig Faulkner (born in March, 1918) was a senior Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... The Supreme Court (Irish: ChÃºirt Uachtarach) is the highest judicial authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... The courts system in the Republic of Ireland consists of the Supreme Court, the High Court and a number of lower courts. ... An amendment may be made to any part of Bunreacht na hÃ‰ireann, the constitution of the Republic of Ireland, but only by referendum. ... St. ... John P. Wilson (born 1923) was a senior Irish Fianna FÃ¡il politician. ... Frank Fahy (1880-1953) was Ceann Comhairle (Chairman) of DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann from 1932 to 1951. ... Michael OLeary (8 May 1936 â€“ 11 May 2006) was an Irish senior politician and barrister. ... The Republic of Ireland elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. ... Belvedere House and Gardens is a famous country house located near Mullingar, in county Westmeath, Ireland. ... The Minister for Education and Science is the senior minister at the Department of Education and Science (An Roinn Oideachais agus EolaÃochta) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Health and Children is the senior minister at the Department of Health and Children (An Roinn SlÃ¡inte agus LeanaÃ) in the Irish Government and is responsible for health care in the Republic of Ireland and related services. ... The Minister for Agriculture and Food is the senior minister at the Department of Agriculture and Food (Irish:An Roinn TalmhaÃochta agus Bia) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Social and Family Affairs is the senior minister at the Department of Social and Family Affairs (An Roinn GnothaÃ SÃ³isialacha agus Teaghlaigh) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources is the senior minister at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (An Roinn CumarsÃ¡ide, Mara agus AchmhainnÃ NÃ¡dÃºrtha) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is the senior minister at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (An Roinn GnÃ³thaÃ Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is the senior minister at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (An Roinn Fiontar, TrÃ¡dÃ¡la agus FostaÃochta) in the Irish Government. ... The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is the senior minister at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Irish: ) in the Irish Government. ... Categories: Stub | Ireland | Abbeys ... Dr. John OConnell (born January 30, 1930), was a senior Irish politician. ... The castle. ... The Gaiety Theatre is a drama theatre on South King Street in Dublin, Ireland, near Grafton Street and St. ... Joseph Brennan (1930 - 1980), was a senior Irish politician. ... The Lyric Theatre grew out of Austin Clarkes Dublin Verse Speaking Society. ... The Gate Theatre, in Dublin, was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammoir, initially using the Abbey Theatres Peacock studio theatre space to stage important works by European and American dramatists. ... View from the top of the castle of the surrounding grounds Kissing the Blarney Stone See Also Blarney Stone of Eloquence External Links Official Blarney Castle Website Categories: Ireland geography stubs | Europe buildings and structures stubs | Castles in Ireland ... Dublins Olympia Theatre in Dame Street was originally built in 1879 by Dan Lowrey as the Star of Erin Music Hall and renamed Dan Lowreys Music Hall in 1881. ... The Minister for Communications was the minister in the Irish Government created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983 to replace the Minister for Posts & Telegraphs. ... The Minister for Supplies was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939, to assist Ireland through the World War II, or The Emergency, as referred to by the Irish Government. ... The Minister for the Public Service was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1973, in March 1987 the ministers functions were transferred to the Minister for Tourism & Transport after the department was amalgamated. ... Dunree Fort, on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula, in the north of Ireland is a Napoleonic period fort mounting 8 guns on a rocky promontory accessed over a natural fissure. ... Neds Point Fort is a Napoleonic battery built in Ireland, near Buncrana, County Donegal in 1799 after Wolfe Tones capture to defend the shores of Lough Swilly. ... (Thomas J) Tom Fitzpatrick (born 14th February, 1918) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician. ... St. ... The Barroso Commission is the European Commission that has been in office since 22 November 2004 and is due to serve until 31 October 2009. ... The Minister for Supplies was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939, to assist Ireland through the World War II, or The Emergency, as referred to by the Irish Government. ... Casement Aerodrome or Baldonnel Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EIME) is an airfield to the south west of Dublin, Ireland situated off the N7 main road route to the south and south west. ... SeÃ¡n Treacy (b. ... Cormac Breslin (1902-1978) was Ceann Comhairle (Chairman) of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to 1973. ... The Hugh Lane : Dublin City Gallery is an art gallery funded by Dublin City Council and located in Charlemont House in Dublin city in Ireland. ... The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach is essentially the Irish Government Chief Whip and is the most senior Minister of State. ... This is a list of national elections (sometimes called General or Presidential Elections) that took place around the world in 2004. ... Millmount Fort, is a large 19th century tower located in Drogheda. ... Charlemont House was finished in 1763 and designed by William Chambers for James Caulfeild, the 1st Earl of Charlemont. ... Graduates Memorial Building, Dublin The Graduates Memorial Building (GMB) is located in Trinity College Dublin. ... St. ... Blennerville Windmill Sir Rowland Blennerhassett built the ```Blennerville Windmill``` in 1800, by 1846 the windmill had fallen in ruins. ... Derrynane House was the home of Irish Politican and Statesman, Daniel OConnell. ... Muckross House, Killarney, County Kerry Muckross House is located in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. ... The Talbot Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre in the Republic of Ireland. ... The Mound of the Hostages is a megalithic structure located in Tara, Ireland. ... Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo was founded as a royal Augustinian abbey by the king of Connacht, Cathal Crovdearg OConnor in 1216, and was completed by the time the first abbot died nine years later. ... Rockfleet Castle is a tower-house near Newport in County Mayo, Ireland. ... The lower house of the Irish parliament, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, currently contains 166 TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la (TDs), representing 42 parliamentary constituencies throughout the Republic of Ireland. ... County Clare Clare is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... The Louth parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of the smallest county in Ireland, taking in Drogheda, Dundalk and Ardee. ... The Mayo parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of Mayo County Council in the Connacht county of Mayo. ... The Meath parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of the county of Meath in Leinster, Ireland, taking in Navan, Trim and Ashbourne. ... Waterford is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Westmeath is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... The Wexford parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of the county in Leinster, taking in Wexford, New Ross and Gorey. ... County Wicklow Wicklow is a parliamentary constituency in the Ireland which currently elects TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... Tipperary South is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Tipperary North is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... The DÃºn Laoghaire parliamentary constituency is located in the south-western area of DÃºn Laoghaire-Rathdown in County Dublin, consisting of the area around the town of DÃºn Laoghaire. ... The Kerry North parliamentary constituency is located in the northern half of County Kerry, Ireland, taking in Tralee, Listowel, and Castleisland. ... The Kerry South parliamentary constituency is located in the southern half of County Kerry, Ireland, taking in Killarney, Caherciveen and Kenmare. ... County Laois County Offaly Laoighis-Offaly (formerly Leix-Offaly, soon to be renamed Laois-Offaly) is a parliamentary constituency in the province of Leinster in the Republic of Ireland, which currently returns five TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la (TDs) to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament). ... Carlow-Kilkenny is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... County Sligo County Leitrim Sligo-Leitrim is a parliamentary constituency in the north-west of Ireland. ... Cavan-Monaghan is a constituency used in elections to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of parliament in the Republic of Ireland. ... County Longford County Roscommon The Longford-Roscommon parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of County Longford in Leinster County Roscommon in Connacht and, taking in the towns of Longford and Roscommon and many other areas. ... The Galway East parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of the eastern half of County Galway, taking in the towns of Ballinasloe, Tuam and Loughrea and many other areas. ... The Galway West parliamentary constituency spans the entire area of the western half of the Connacht county, in the heart of the Gaeltacht, taking in the towns of Galway City, Clifden and many other areas. ... Kildare North is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Kildare South is a parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which elects three TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la (TDs) to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). ... The Square is a shopping centre in Tallaght in south-west Dublin. ... The next general election in the Republic of Ireland need not officially occur until 2007. ... Tintern Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located on the Hook peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland. ... Patrick Hogan (1886 - 1969) was a senior Irish politician. ... The Stags Head is a celebrated pub in Dublin, Ireland. ... The Douglas Hyde Gallery located in Trinity College, Dublin is a contemporary art gallery which hosts and curates temporary exhibition of visual art. ... The Crawford Municipal Art Gallery is a public art gallery in Cork city. ... Waterford Regional Sports Centre The Waterford Regional Sports Centre is part of Waterford Corporations Municipal sporting facilities. ... The Special Criminal Court is a juryless criminal court in the Republic of Ireland which tries terrorist and organized crime cases. ... The High Court (Irish: An Ard-ChÃºirt) of the Republic of Ireland is a court which deals at first instance with the most serious and important civil and criminal cases, and also acts as a court of appeal for civil cases in the Circuit Court. ... Located at westernmost point of County Galway, about 12 km (8. ... Cork East is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Limerick East is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... The Limerick West parliamentary constituency is located in the western part of the Munster county. ... The Cork North West parliamentary area is a large rural 3 seat DÃ¡il constituency. ... Cork South Central is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Cork South West is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Cork North Central is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Donegal North East is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland, located in the northern part of County Donegal. ... Donegal South West is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland, located in the southern part of County Donegal. ... Dublin Central is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin Mid West is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland, located in County Dublin. ... Dublin North is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland, located in the northern area of County Dublin. ... Dublin North Central is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland, located in the capital city, Dublin. ... Dublin North-East is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin North-West is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin South is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin South Central is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin South East is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin South West is a parliamentary constituency in the Republic of Ireland. ... Dublin West is a constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... The Michael Davitt Bridge is a swing bridge in County Mayo, Ireland that crosses from the Corraun Peninsula to Achill Island. ... The Longford-Westmeath parliamentary constituency existed for many decades, but was dismantled in advance of the 1992 election. ... County Roscommon County Leitrim Roscommon-South Leitrim is a new parliamentary constituency which will come into being at the 30th Irish general election (due no later than June 2007), and will elect three TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la (TDs) to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... County Sligo County Leitrim Sligo-North Leitrim is a new parliamentary constituency which will come into being at the 30th Irish general election (due no later than June 2007), and will elect three TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la (TDs) to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... The Meath East parliamentary constituency was created by the 2004 Constituency Commission Report on DÃ¡il Constituencies and will come into being in the 30th Irish general election. ... The Meath West parliamentary constituency was created by the 2004 Constituency Commission Report on DÃ¡il Constituencies and will come into being in the 30th Irish general election. ... Finn Park is located in Ballybofey, Ireland. ... Westport House in Westport, Ireland is the stately home of the Marquess of Sligo. ... Allenstown House was a large 5-bay, 4 storey Georgian mansion in County Meath, Ireland. ... 1885 Map showing the location of Durhamstown Castle Durhamstown Castle is a 500 year old towerhouse in County Meath in Ireland. ... Local government in the Republic of Ireland is governed by the Local Government Acts, the most recent of which (Local Government Act 2001) established a two-tier structure of local government. ... Ashford Castle, viewed from Lough Corrib. ... Leap Castle is an Irish castle near the town of Birr in County Offaly. ... Abstentionism is the policy of seeking election to a body while refusing to take up the seats or even sitting in an alternative assembly. ... This is an incomplete list of Irish by-elections, with the names of the incumbent and victor and their respective parties. ... Chief Justice John L. Murray is the current Chief Justice of Ireland. ... Father Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. ... Tallaght Stadium is a football stadium currently under construction in Tallaght in south-west Dublin, Ireland. ... Mornington House was the Dublin social season georgian residence of the Earls of Mornington. ... Townleyhall passage grave is an Irish chamber tomb around 2km north of Dowth tomb and part of the megalithic complex of BrÃº na BÃ³inne in County Meath The site was originally a Neolithic settlement but was abandoned by its occupants, perhaps because it was a temporay site serving the... Scattery Island Cathedral and monastery is an early Christian place of pilgrimage, where St Senan founded a monastery, in the Shannon estuary, 5km SW. of Kilrush. ... The SFX City Theatre is in Upper Sherrard Street, in the northern inner city of Dublin. ... The Mater Private Hospital is a hospital in Ireland, founded in 1986. ... Tells the story of the Titanic through the eyes of an emigrant. ... Irish nationality law is the law of the Republic of Ireland governing citizenship. ... The Newgrange cursus is a Neolithic monument that constitutes part of the BrÃº na BÃ³inne complex in Ireland. ... Exterior view of Grianan of Aileach situated in County Donegal. ... Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in Murroe, County Limerick. ... Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine Abbey founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. ... Connemara Regional Airport (IATA:NNR, ICAO: EICA) is the base for Aer Arann Islands, a division of Aer Arann operating Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to the Aran Islands of Inishmore and Inishmaan off the coast of County Galway, Ireland. ... The Irish Government contains a number of departments or ministries, known in the Republic of Ireland as a Department of State (Roinn StÃ¡it in Irish). ... Parkavonear Castle is a 13th Century Norman castle ruin, situated at Aghadoe, overlooking the lakes of Killarney, Ireland. ... The Department of Foreign Affairs (An Roinn GnÃ³thaÃ Eachtracha) is the government department of the Irish government that is responsible for promoting the interests of Ireland in the European Union and the wider world. ... The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (An Roinn Fiontar, TrÃ¡dÃ¡la agus FostaÃochta) is a department of the Irish government. ... The Department of Agriculture and Food (An Roinn TalmhaÃochta agus Bia) is a department of the Irish government. ... The civil service (an stÃ¡t-sheirbhÃs in Irish) of the Republic of Ireland consists of two broad components, the Civil Service of the Government and the Civil Service of the State. ... The Department of Education and Science (An Roinn Oideachais agus EolaÃochta) is a department of the Irish government. ... Image File history File links COA_IRELAND.PNG Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Barrow Bridge is a single track railway bridge in south east of the Republic of Ireland. ... The Minister for Irish was the name of a government department in the Government of the Irish Republic, the self-declared state which was established in 1919 by DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the extra-legal parliamentary assembly made up of the majority of Irish MPs elected in the 1918 general election. ... The Minister for Economic Affairs was the name of a government department in the illegal government of Ireland, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... The Minister for Fine Arts was the name of a government department in the illegal government of Ireland, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... County Monaghan Monaghan was a constituency used in elections to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of parliament in the Republic of Ireland. ... Castle Durrow is a country house in Ireland, built between 1712-1716 by Colonel William Flower (later to become Viscount Ashbrook) as a family home. ... The Government of the 30th DÃ¡il will be appointed following the 30th Irish general election. ... The Wonderful Barn The Wonderful Barn is a barn built on the edge of Castletown House Estate which borders Leixlip and Celbridge, Ireland. ... Patrick Bartholomew Ahern (known as Bertie Ahern, Irish: ; born 12 September 1951) is an Irish politician. ... The Department of Health & Children (An Roinn SlÃ¡inte agus LeanaÃ) is a government department of the Irish government. ... The Department of Defence (An Roinn Cosanta) is the department of the Irish government that is responsible for preserving peace and security in Ireland and abroad. ... The Department of Transport (An Roinn Iompair) is the government department of the Irish government that is responsible for providing transport services and infrastructure in Ireland. ... Childers Road Retail Park shortly before it opened Childers Road Retail Park is a retail park on the Childers Road just outside Limerick City. ... Portlaoise Prison is a maximum security prison located in Portlaoise, Co. ... The Minister for Publicity was the name of a government department in the illegal government of Ireland, DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann. ... The Ambassador Theatre is located at the top of OConnell Street in Dublin. ... This list includes constituencies created for the UK House of Commons used by Irish republicans to elect the First DÃ¡il and those created for the Northern Ireland House of Commons and the House of Commons of Southern Ireland used to elect the Second DÃ¡il. ... The Electoral (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. ... County Cavan Cavan is a former parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which from 1921-1977 returned deputies (TeachtaÃ DÃ¡la or TDs) to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of parliament in the Republic of Ireland. ... The Redistribution of Seats (Ireland) Act 1918 (7 & 8 Geo. ... Collins Barracks is a military barracks on the north side of Cork City in Ireland. ... Flancare Park is a soccer stadium in Longford, Republic of Ireland. ... The Somme Heritage Centre is a tourist attraction and education center in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. ... Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in Drimnagh, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. ... Ardee (also known as Ardee Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1378 to 1801. ... Davis Gallery, Dublin is located on Capel Street, this bright and airy gallery has been in existence for over thirty years and is owned and managed by the Irish artist Gerald Davis. ... The County Hall in Cork city is a 16-storey office block owned by Cork County Council and housing its administrative headquarters. ... Armagh Borough (also known as Armagh City) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1613 to 1800. ... The National Concert Hall, or NCH, is a concert hall on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin. ... County Donegal Donegal is a former parliamentary constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas, covering the whole territory of County Donegal in the North-West of Ireland. ... County Kildare Kildare is a former constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... Tipperary is a former Irish parliamentary constituency which was represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas from 1923â€“1948. ... The Minister of State at the Department of Finance is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Finance. ... County Leitrim County Sligo Leitrim-Sligo is a former parliamentary constituency represented in DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. ... The Minister of State in Ireland, who has special reponsibilty for children, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and at the Department of Education and Science (with special responsibility for Children), and is a... The Minister of State, who has special responsibility for the Marine, officially styled as Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources (special responsibility for the Marine), is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Ireland). ... Clontarf Castle was built in 1172. ... The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach is essentially the Irish Government Chief Whip and is the most senior Minister of State. ... Cork City (also known as Cork Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Clarence Hotel is the name of a luxury hotel in Dublin, Ireland. ... Parliamentary Session 1542 Patrick Barnwell, 1640 Categories: | ... Glenveagh Castle (Irish: CaisleÃ¡n Ghleann Bheatha ) is a Scottish style castle, situated within Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, Ireland. ... Ballyshannon (also known as Ballyshannon Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1613 to 1800. ... Baltimore (also known as Baltimore Borough) was a potwalloper constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1614 to 1801. ... Carrick (also known as Carrick Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1614 to 1800. ... Carrickfergus was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1326 to 1800. ... Cashel (also known as Cashel Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... Castlemartyr (also known as Castlemartyr Borough) was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1676 to 1800. ... Cavan Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1611 to 1800. ... Donegal Town was a constituency in the Irish Parliament. ... The only elected member to the Irish House of Commons for the constituency of Duleek was Nathaniel Clements, from 1727 to 1761. ... Should this read co. ... Glencairn House is the official residence of the British Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland. ... The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Overseas Development and Human Rights, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (with special responsibility for Overseas Development and Human Rights), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. ... Bantry House is a historic house with gardens in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. ... The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for European Affairs, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (with special responsibility for European Affairs), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. ... The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Equality, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (with special responsibility for Equality including Disability Issues), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. ... The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Food and Horticulture, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food (with special responsibility for Food and Horticulture), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Agriculture and Food. ... Astown Castle is a 16th Century fortfied house in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. ... Marshs Library, built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, was the first public library in Ireland. ... Jerpoint Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. ... The District Court (An ChÃºirt DÃºiche in Irish) of Ireland consists of a President and fifty-four judges. ... The Circuit Court (An ChÃºirt Chuarda in Irish) of Ireland consists of a President and thirty-three judges. ... The term Anglo-Irish means British-Irish and is used frequently to describe formal contacts, negotiations or treaties between both states. ... Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas Galway Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral located in the city of Galway, dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas by Cardinal Richard Cushing in 1965. ... Avondale House, Avondale, County Wicklow, Ireland is the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. ... View of the Standing Stone at the main Complex Knocknakilla (Grid Ref: W297843) is a 3500 year old megalithic complex set in blanket peatland on the NW upper slopes of Musherabeg mountain, between Macroom and Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. ... List of Megalithic monuments in Cork Ardgroom Beenalaght Bohonagh Carrigagulla Eightercua Glantane east Knocknakilla Reask Templebryan Stone circles List of stone circles Category: ... Gaelic: Mainistir BheigtÃ Cistercian Abbey founded by Murchad OMaeil-Sheachlainn in 1147 as a daughter house of Mellifont Abbey. ... The Irish Unionist Alliance (Irish: An Comhortas AontachtÃ³irÃ Ã‰ireannach) is a small Irish Unionist organisation set up to explore the the potential for building a sustainable unionist movement[1] in the Republic of Ireland. ... Wedge tomb at Glantane View of the Standing Stone at Glantane Glantane East (Grid Ref: W277830) is a 3500 year old megalithic complex set in in the Keel River valley on the NW upper slopes of Musherabeg mountain, near Carriganimmy, County Cork, Ireland. ... Harolds Cross Stadium is a greyhound racing stadium in the south Dublin city district of Harolds Cross, owned and operated by the Irish Greyhound Board. ... Motto: none Anthem: AmhrÃ¡n na bhFiann (The Soldiers Song) Capital Dublin Largest city Dublin Official language(s) Irish, English Government Republic - President Mary McAleese - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Independence From United Kingdom - Declared 21 January 1919 - Recognised 6 December 1922 Accession to EU January 1, 1973 Area - Total 70... The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre is located in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. ... Newgate Prison was a prison in Dublin until its demolition in 1893. ... An CaisleÃ¡n na dTuath, near Creeslough, Co. ... The Hibernian is a monthly Irish magazine to â€œFaith, Family and Countryâ€.[1] It was launched in May 2006, by Gerry McGeough, formerly a member of the Sinn Fein national executive, as editor, and Charles Byrne, a 28-year-old from Drogheda. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Youghal was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... // Cork County was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... // This constituency was based in the town of Bandon in County Cork. ... // 1613-1615 1634-1635 1639-1641 1661-1666 1689 Patriot Parliament Daniel ODonovan John Baggot Jr. ... Athy was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... Bannow was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... Athlone was a constituency was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ... // This constituency was based in the town of Ardfert in County Kerry. ... Chichester House or Carews House was a building in College Green (formerly Hoggen Green), Dublin, Ireland used in the 17th Century to house the Irish Parliament. ... The Mardyke is an area in Cork city, on the northern half of the long western part of the island formed by the two channels of the River Lee near the city centre. ... Leckview Park is the home ground of Letterkenny Rovers F.C. The stadium is located near the town centre of Letterkenny and will soon be subject to major renovations in the coming year due to Rovers ambition to progress as a football team. ... kelly clodagh nd kayleigh r gods gift on da earth foreva!!!i. ... The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died between 1914-1918 in World War I. They were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944). ... Carrigaphooca Castle (CaisleÃ¡n Carraig a PhÃºca in Irish, meaning Castle on the Rock of the Fairy ; the word PÃºca may mean a Ghost, Fairy, or some other type of Spirit) is a ruined five storey rectangular tower house, situated on a steep-sided rock, and located 6km... The Everyman Palace Theatre is a 630-seat Victorian theatre on MacCurtain Street in Cork, Ireland. ... Loughmoe Castle Loughmoe Castle (Irish: , also spelt Loughmore Castle) is a ruined castle at Loughmore Village, near Templemore in County Tipperary, Ireland. ...