Ireland Map, Population, Religions, and Country Landmarks

Ireland Image Gallery

Physical features of Ireland. See also this larger version.	James Joyce, widely considered one of the most significant writers of the 20th century.
Robert Boyle, best known for the formulation of Boyle's Law.	Emigrants Leave Ireland, an engraving by Henry Doyle depicting the emigration to The United States b...
The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is Ireland's largest wild mammal and could be considered Ireland's nat...	Aer Lingus Airbus A320 jet
Carrauntoohil, the highest peak in Ireland, located in Macgillycuddy's Reeks	Stone age passage tombs at Carrowmore, County Sligo

Government officials of Ireland

Official	Office	Start of Term
Enda Kenny	Taoiseach	2011
Eamon Gilmore	Tánaiste	2011
Michael D. Higgins	President of Ireland	2011

Olympic medals won by Ireland

Olympics	Event	Athlete	Medal
2012 Summer Olympics	Women's Boxing, Lightweight 60kg	Katie Taylor	Gold medal
2012 Summer Olympics	Individual Jumping	Cian O'Connor	Bronze medal
2012 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, 48 - 51kg (flyweight)	Michael Conlan	Bronze medal
2012 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, - Light Flyweight -48kg	Paddy Barnes	Bronze medal
2012 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Bantamweight 51 - 54kg	John Joe Nevin	Silver medal
2008 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, - Light Flyweight -48kg	Paddy Barnes	Bronze medal
2008 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Light Heavyweight 75 - 81kg	Kenny Evans	Silver medal
2008 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Middleweight 69 - 75 kg	Darren Sutherland	Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics	Men's Road cycling, individual road race	Ciarán Power
2000 Summer Olympics	Women's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country	Tarja Owens
2000 Summer Olympics	Women's Athletics, 5000m	Sonia O'Sullivan	Silver medal
2000 Summer Olympics	Men's Mountain Biking, Cross-Country	Robin Seymour
1996 Summer Olympics	Women's 400m freestyle	Michelle Smith	Gold medal
1996 Summer Olympics	Women's 200m butterfly	Michelle Smith	Bronze medal
1996 Summer Olympics	Women's 200m individual medley	Michelle Smith	Gold medal
1996 Summer Olympics	Women's 400m individual medley	Michelle Smith	Gold medal
1992 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Welterweight 63.5-67kg	Michael Carruth	Gold medal
1992 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Bantamweight 51 - 54kg	Wayne McCullough	Silver medal
1984 Summer Olympics	Men's Marathon	John Treacy	Silver medal
1980 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, 48 - 51kg (flyweight)	Hugh Russell	Bronze medal
1964 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Lightweight 57 - 60kg	Jim McCourt	Bronze medal
1956 Summer Olympics	Men's Athletics, 1500m	Ron Delany	Gold medal
1956 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Flyweight - 51	John Caldwell	Bronze medal
1956 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Bantamweight 51 - 54kg	Frederick Gilroy	Bronze medal
1956 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Welterweight 63.5-67kg	Fred Tiedt	Silver medal
1956 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Lightweight 57 - 60kg	Tony Byrne	Bronze medal
1952 Summer Olympics	Men's Boxing, Bantamweight 51 - 54kg	John McNally	Silver medal
1932 Summer Olympics	Men's Athletics, 400m hurdles	Bob Tisdall	Gold medal
1932 Summer Olympics	Men's Hammer throw	Pat O'Callaghan	Gold medal
1928 Summer Olympics	Men's Hammer throw	Pat O'Callaghan	Gold medal

Major importers from Ireland

Countries that import goods from Ireland

Country	Value of Imported Goods	Year
Scotland	£1,700,000,000	2004

Major exporters to Ireland

Countries that export goods to Ireland

Country	Value of Exported Goods	Year
United States of America	$10,400,000,000	2008

Religions practiced in Ireland

Pie chart showing the religions of Ireland

Religion	Percentage of Population
Christianity	92%
Atheism	4%
Islam	1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who are some well-known people that were born in Ireland?
A:
People born here include:
- Margaret Kelly Regan
- Joseph Malachi Regan
- Niall of the Nine Hostages
- Niall Glúndub
- Sister Nivedita
- James Lloyd
- John McGrath
Q:
Which city is the capital of Ireland?
A:
Dublin is the capital of this country.