Level 165 words of wonder5/30/2023 What do you think? Does it deserve its “Emerald Isle" nickname? Why or why not? Is Ireland really that green? You be the judge! Check out NASA Releases Satellite Photo of Ireland from Space to see what Ireland looks like from way up high in the sky.Does it make you want to visit Ireland? Why or why not? If possible, share the poem with a friend or family member. As you learned in today's Wonder of the Day, Ireland was first referred to as an emerald in print in William Drennan's poem entitled “When Erin First Rose." Jump online now to read “ When Erin First Rose" in its entirety.We hope you enjoyed learning about the Emerald Isle! Learn even more about Ireland when you grab a friend or family member and explore the following activities: In fact, the island's 8 million sheep and 7 million cows far outnumber the 4.5 million humans who call Ireland home! Farming remains a major industry in Ireland. Rainfall along the west coast can exceed 120 inches each year.īesides giving Ireland its “ Emerald Isle" nickname, the green grasses that grow so well in Ireland's mild climate make the island a perfect place to raise sheep and cattle. Average precipitation around its capital city, Dublin, is about 31 inches annually. These mild temperatures combine with plenty of rain to create the perfect conditions for Ireland's lush, green landscapes. Ireland's average temperature in January is a mild 45º F. Rather than a chilly, snowy climate, however, Ireland enjoys a mild oceanic climate thanks to the North Atlantic Drift, an ocean current that pushes the warm Gulf Stream waters north toward Ireland. Located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain, Ireland sits at roughly the same north latitude as Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Ireland's green landscapes wouldn't necessarily be expected, though, given its location. Most of it takes the form of dense green grasses. Today, Europe's two least-forested countries are Iceland and Ireland.ĭespite the lack of forests, Ireland enjoys landscapes covered with abundant vegetation. Massive clearing efforts in the 1600s removed most of its trees. Little of Ireland's greenery comes in the form of forests, though. Ireland is famous for its lush, rolling green hills. Drennan's poem was the first time Ireland was referred to in this way in print, but it's easy to see why this nickname has stuck with the island for so long. Ireland has long been known as the Emerald Isle. These are the famous beginning lines of Irish poet William Drennan's classic poem, “When Erin First Rose." But what was he talking about? What is this green island that's the emerald of Europe? He was referring to his home, of course: Ireland! In the ring of the world the most precious stone." The em'rald of Europe, it sparkled and shone, God bless'd the green island and saw it was good “When Erin first rose from the dark swelling flood,
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