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Ireland
parliamentary republic
<p>Celtic tribes arrived in Ireland between 600 and 150 B.C. Norse invasions that began in the late 8th century finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. Norman invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than seven centuries of Anglo-Irish struggle marked by fierce rebellions and harsh repressions.
Profile
CapitalDublin
Population5.2M
GDP$620.5B
Area70,273 km²
Currencyeuros (EUR) per US dollar -
Leadership
Head of State
Catherine Connolly
Since 2025
Head of Government
Micheál Martin
Since 2025
At a Glance
Population
5.2M
GDP (PPP)
$621B
