It is believed that people began living in the land that is now Ireland around 6000 BC. This was primarily a pagan country, one that does not believe in God, until Saint Patrick arrived and began to teach the Irish. Today Ireland is home to about 3 1/2 million people. Most people speak English; however, those who live on the Western coast often times speak Irish.
The flag of Ireland consists of three colors: green, white, and orange. The green represents the Catholics, the Orange represents the Protestants, and the white represents the hope for peace between the two.
For more history of Ireland and a fun quiz go to: http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=mini_home&mini_id=1082
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