The Island of Ireland 2025

The Republic of Ireland (an independent nation) and Northern Ireland (part of the UK) are together known as the island of Ireland. Divided since 1921, they exist as two separate jurisdictions but are geographically and historically linked, and we visited both.

Trinity College - Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592

The Trinity College Library is known for keeping the Book of Kells

Brian Boru harp is the oldest harp in Ireland and in 1922 was adopted as the official symbol of the Irish government

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright and writer