How many people did the IRA kill?

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1. How many people did the IRA kill?
2. What is the poorest county in Ireland?
3. Is 100k a good salary in Ireland?
4. What is the poorest city in Ireland?
5. What animal is only found in Ireland?
6. What is the biggest animal in Ireland?
7. What is the rarest animal in Ireland?
8. Are there bears in Ireland?
9. What's the most dangerous animal in Ireland?
10. Are there mountain lions in Ireland?
11. What predators are in Ireland?
12. Are Irish seals dangerous?
13. Why does Ireland have no snakes?
14. What animals does Ireland not have?
15. What is the national food of Ireland?
16. What dangerous animals live in Ireland?
17. Are there sharks in Ireland?
18. Can you swim in the ocean in Ireland?
19. What is the most common fish in Ireland?
20. Can you see Britain from Ireland?
21. How long is the ferry ride from Ireland to England?
22. What is the closest point between Ireland and England?
23. Does England still own Ireland?
24. Do you tip in Ireland?
25. Why did Britain invade Ireland?

How many people did the IRA kill?

Provisional Irish Republican Army campaign

Provisional IRA campaign
IRA 293 killed over 10,000 imprisoned at different times during the conflict	British Armed Forces 643–697 killed RUC 270–273 killed
Others killed by IRA 508–644 civilians 1 Irish Army soldier 6 Gardaí 5 other republican paramilitaries

What is the poorest county in Ireland?

Donegal

Is 100k a good salary in Ireland?

Yes, 100k is a great salary to live on in Dublin, even after tax.

What is the poorest city in Ireland?

The St Mary's Park area of Limerick City is now the most disadvantaged area in Ireland and Dublin has benefitted most from the upturn in the economy. That's according to the latest national “deprivation index” from Pobal.

What animal is only found in Ireland?

Some species, such as the red fox, European hedgehog, stoat, otter, pygmy shrew, and badger are common, whereas others, like the Irish hare, red deer, and pine marten are less common and generally seen only in certain national parks and nature reserves around the island.

What is the biggest animal in Ireland?

Deer

What is the rarest animal in Ireland?

pine marten

Are there bears in Ireland?

It is believed that the Irish brown bear went extinct around 2,500 years ago due to deforestation and loss of habitat to agriculture. It is possible that the bears survived here until more recent times in the mountains and last remaining pockets of forest. The Irish bear lives on in our folklore.

What's the most dangerous animal in Ireland?

Cows

Are there mountain lions in Ireland?

Mountain lions have returned to Turkey, however cougars generally are not considered to be native to Europe and certainly not Ireland, so it'll be interesting to see exactly how a cougar / puma / big cat ended up in Cork of all places.

What predators are in Ireland?

Ireland at present has an uncounted and expanding number of deer, which are without a natural predator to keep them in check with their environment. The introduction of wolves could sort this issue out, and wolves have a longer history in Ireland than most, if not all, our deer species.

Are Irish seals dangerous?

ALONG the south west coast, this is the seal-pupping season. This seal, however, had no such problems. ... A strong, svelte animal, it could well have defended itself against a dog.

Why does Ireland have no snakes?

When Ireland finally rose to the surface, it was attached to mainland Europe, and thus, snakes were able to make their way onto the land. However, about three million years ago, the Ice Age arrived, meaning that snakes, being cold-blooded creatures, were no longer able to survive, so Ireland's snakes vanished.

What animals does Ireland not have?

Common English animals such as the weasel and the mole do not exist in Ireland, which also has no snakes.

What is the national food of Ireland?

Irish Stew

What dangerous animals live in Ireland?

Here, the Irish Sun takes a look at other deadly predators and exotic animals seen on the prowl across the country.

• BIG CATS - DOWN. ...
• COLOBUS / ROLOWAY MONKEY - CORK. ...
• WILD BOAR - CLARE AND WEXFORD. ...
• PUMA - MONAGHAN. ...
• NOBLE FALSE WIDOW - DUBLIN. ...
• WALLABY - CORK.

Are there sharks in Ireland?

In Ireland we are becoming more accustomed to sharks, with an increase in sightings of basking sharks along the west coast. “We need to get to know sharks better,” says artist Dorothy Cross. “There are 35 different types swimming in Irish waters, and yet we're largely oblivious.

Can you swim in the ocean in Ireland?

There are ample coastal swimming locations around the country, and other activities such as paddle boarding, sea kayaking, and boating are all very popular. Ireland has many popular and famous beaches, such as Inch Beach in Co Kerry, Dog's Bay Beach in Co Galway, and Barley Cove Beach in Co Cork.

What is the most common fish in Ireland?

Fly fishing anglers enjoy sport fishing for sea bass and mullet, which are the most common catch. Other species include the blonde ray, cod, pollack, conger eel, and blue shark, which can be found offshore from the mouth of the harbor.

Can you see Britain from Ireland?

No, but the mountains of Wales can be seen from ireland. And its only a short gap between Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they can clearly see each other. The best place is the isle of Man, which can see England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

How long is the ferry ride from Ireland to England?

With a selection of up to 11 Sailings Daily, the port of Dublin connects Ireland with England, Wales, France & Isle of Man. Sailing durations range from 2 hours 15 minutes on the Holyhead service to 18 hours 30 minutes on the Cherbourg service.

What is the closest point between Ireland and England?

The shortest route – 16 km (10 mi) coast to coast – is that between Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula (about 220 km (140 mi) from Glasgow via minor roads) and Ballycastle, County Antrim (about 90 km (56 mi) from Belfast).

Does England still own Ireland?

British rule in Ireland began with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169. Most of Ireland gained independence from Britain following the Anglo-Irish War and became a fully independent republic following the passage of the Republic of Ireland Act in 1949. Northern Ireland still remains part of the United Kingdom.

Do you tip in Ireland?

It's normal to leave between 10-15% of your bill as a tip after dining in Irish restaurants, bistros, cafés or pubs. Leaving a tip higher than 15% of your bill after dining in Ireland is really only given for outstanding service.

Why did Britain invade Ireland?

English parliamentarian Oliver Cromwell invaded Ireland in 1649 with his New Model Army, hoping to seize Ireland from the ruling Irish Catholic Confederation. By 1652 most of the country had been taken, but pockets of guerrilla rebels endured. Cromwell employed unprecedentedly brutal tactics to defeat them.