7. Ireland has two official
languages, Irish and
English.
LANGUAGES
8. The most famous
industry is the
distillery. Guinness
beer has been
brewed at St. James’
gate Brewery since
1759
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
9. Dublin is the centre of
communication and media in
Ireland. It has a large volume of
computer industry like Google and
Yahoo have centres of
European operation in Dublin.
14. DUBLIN CASTLE Most of it dates from the 18th
century, though a castle has stood
on the site since the days of
King John, the first Lord of Ireland.
15. It was founded in 1191, is the National
Cathedral of the Church of Ireland.
ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
16. PUBS
Brazen Head, is the oldest pub in
Dublin. It dates from 1198
There are more than 700 pubs in the
city