The Republic of Ireland is the southern part of a small island in the North West of Europe and shares a border with Northern Ireland that is constitutionally a part of the United Kingdom.
Many residents of the Republic of Ireland simply refer to the country as Ireland because of the history that now separates the North from the South.
Roman Catholics drove many protestant believers up to the north during the civil war and hence Northern Ireland was formed. The country has a combined population of around 4.5 million people and the capital city is Dublin, which accounts for around a million of those residents.
Transport links into the country can be through either Dublin Airport, the biggest airport in Ireland, through rail links, on a ferry or along the M50 motorway, which is the biggest road in the country. This makes getting in and around very easy, so travelling is fast and efficient on major routes.
Ireland enjoys a very positive reputation around the world and is seen as one of the most romantic and desirable places to live. The country has been home to some of the world’s most famous architects including Edward Pearce and also has one of the best rugby teams in the world.
The country is also the birthplace and current residency of the world famous Guinness beer, and it is because of this beer and Irish whisky that the country enjoys a fun reputation as being a country of big drinkers.