Learn English in Ireland
Ireland holds its place as the third largest island within Europe. It is also the twentieth largest island throughout the world. Read more about studying English in Ireland and view our list of cities and participating schools below. For more information about the country, see the Quick Facts column to the right of the page.
Learn English in Ireland
The Irish language is also known as Irish Gaelic and is spoken by a minority of Irish residents. The language has a constitutional status as the first and national language throughout the Republic of Ireland. English is the most commonly spoken language though and the locals speak it with a lilting Irish accent.
The country of Ireland actually developed into an island not long after the last glacier period approximately 10,000 years ago. This has had an effect on the country's wildlife and plants because it has fewer animal and plant species than Britain or mainland Europe.
Ireland is known for its legends and mythical creatures such as the lucky leprechaun. The leprechaun is thought to be a male type of fairy and they live in four leaf clovers. If you are lucky enough to see one hold his gaze and he cannot escape, the minute you turn away he will vanish!
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