Questions+for+Ireland

Here is where we will post our questions for Ireland.

The weather is cold - between -5 and 5. We had lots of snow last winter but none this winter. We don't really have one but if we did it would be the wren or the robin. Shamrock would be our national flower We start school at 8:50 and finish at 2:30 - breaks are from 10:45 - 11:00 and 12:30 to 1:00 We use both - our currency is the Euro Christmas, Easter, St. Brigid's Day, Hallowe'en, St. Patrick's Day**,** New Year's**,** St. Stephen's Day We go to the city centre to see the parade. No Soccer Basketball Piano Gaelic football - (Irish football) Hurling Dancing Boxing Horse Riding Play with friends Go to the cinema Shopping The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Europe. Soccer Basketball Rugby Gaelic football - (Irish football) Hurling Dublin **-** This is where we live No we have counties which are in 4 provinces - Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster We have a Prime Minister (Taoiseach) and a ruling party **-** They are not very popular at the moment Irish - 40 minutes English - 40 minutes Maths - 1 hour History - 40 mins twice a week Geography - 40 mins twice a week Science - 40 mins twice a week Music - once a week Art - once a week PE - once/twice a week Drama - once a week SPHE **-** once a week We like Mc Donalds & KFC Stew Pizza Pancakes Coddle Spaghetti bolognese Yes, we have them in lots of our food 4.2 million Yes **-** It's navy and has our school crest on the jumper**.** The girls wear skirts/trousers and the boys wear trousers. Everyone wears a blue shirt and navy tie. We also have a tracksuit Yes - we have our lunch here - children bring in food but if they don't there is food in school for them.
 * What is the weather like in the winter time?**
 * Does Ireland have a National Bird?**
 * Does Ireland have a National Flower?**
 * How long is your school day?**
 * Do you use paper money, coins, or both?**
 * What holidays do you celebrate? How do you celebrate them?**
 * What do you do for St. Patrick's Day?**
 * Do girls always curl their hair for church?**
 * What do you do in your free time?**
 * Do you have National Forests and Parks?**
 * What sports do you play and watch in Ireland?**
 * What is the capital of Ireland?**
 * Does Ireland have states?**
 * What is the structure of the Irish Government?**
 * What school subjects do you learn and for how long each day?**
 * What foods are your favorites? (We are wondering if they are different than ours!)**
 * Are potatoes still really important?**
 * What is the population of Ireland?**
 * Do you wear a uniform to school?**
 * Do you eat at school?**
 * What is St. Brigid's Day and St. Stephen's Day?**
 * Do you see famous people were you live?**
 * What is your favorite NFL team?**
 * If you could live in Wisconsin would you and why?**
 * Are you alowed sweets in school?**
 * Do you have dairy cows in Ireland?**
 * What do you drink in school?**
 * Do people bring birthday treats into school?**
 * Do you have show and tell at your school?**


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