Do Scotland, England, and N. Ireland have princes like Wales?

The Prince of Wales is a unique title that is not hereditary and can only be bestowed by the monarch. It is currently held by Prince Charles, but it will be up to him to decide whether to invest his son, Prince William, with the title. Princes are only found in England, and they can […]

Did Ireland recover from the famine?

The Great Irish Famine in 1852 resulted in one million deaths and two million emigrations. The impact is still felt in Ireland, with 1.5 million fewer people living there than in 1840. The potato, a staple food, was affected by a pathogen called HERB-1, causing crop failure. At the conclusion of the Great Irish Famine […]

Is happy hour popular in Ireland?

Happy hours have been illegal in Ireland since 2003, as part of an initiative to reduce binge drinking and create a more family-friendly environment in pubs. The law also bans children under 18 from entering licensed premises without a parent or guardian. Most people are familiar with the “happy hour” specials in bars and restaurants, […]

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