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  1. Éire - Wikipedia

    Éire (English: / ˈɛərə / AIR-ə, Irish: [ˈeːɾʲə] ⓘ) is the Irish language name for "Ireland". Like its English counterpart, the term Éire is used for both the island of Ireland and the Republic of …

  2. WHY IS IRELAND NO LONGER CALLED ÉIRE? - The Irish Parlor

    Historically, "Éire" is derived from Old Irish, which relates to the goddess Ériu, a figure in Irish mythology who symbolizes the land and its fertility. The name "Éire" encapsulates the ancient …

  3. History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Facts - Britannica

    2 days ago · Ireland, country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. Ireland Map showing Ireland's location relative to Europe and the …

  4. Eire - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    May 28, 2025 · Bilateral treaties published by both governments would use Eire or Republic of Ireland in the British edition and Ireland in the Irish edition. In 1998, the British government …

  5. Where does Ireland get its name? The origins of 'Éire'

    Aug 12, 2023 · Éire is the modern Irish name for the island of Ireland - but how did Ireland get its English name, the name most people know it by around the world? Ancient Greeks, such as …

  6. Éire: The Meaning and Magic of Ireland’s Ancient Name

    More than a mere word, Éire embodies the island’s mythology, its people, and its enduring cultural spirit. When Irish speakers say Éire, they are not only naming a place—they are invoking …

  7. The Name Éire: What's the Meaning Behind the Name?

    Sep 16, 2025 · Here’s an intriguing nugget of information: the name Éire is steeped in Irish mythology and history, derived from the name of a goddess believed to embody the land …

  8. ÉIRE – Word of the Day – The English Nook

    Mar 14, 2025 · Éire, Ireland’s Gaelic name, reflects deep cultural roots, sovereignty, and national pride. Derived from the goddess Ériu, it appears in legal texts, poetry, and passports.

  9. Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia

    The government of the United Kingdom used the name "Eire" (without the diacritic) and, from 1949, "Republic of Ireland", for the state. [26] It was not until the 1998 Good Friday …

  10. Online dictionary - Éire

    Online dictionary - Éire'Éire' in the Irish Constitution The Fianna Fáil party government (1932-48) of Éamon de Valera drafted an entirely new constitution, called Bunreacht na hÉireann. The …