Éire: Map & History
Éire is the Irish language name for "Ireland".
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Éire 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 Ireland, the sovereign state that governs 85% of the island's landmass. The latter is distinct from Northern Ireland, which covers the remainder of the northeast of the island. The same name is also sometimes used in English, with or without the síneadh fada accent, though such use is considered controversial.
Modern Countries Once Part of Éire
At its mapped extent, Éire covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Éire's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Éire Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Éire appears, with the other states of the time.
Éire Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 74,990 km² in 1974 CE.
Éire: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Éire exist?
Éire is dated to 1938 CE – 2024 CE, in the Industrial era.
How large was Éire at its peak?
At its peak in 1974 Éire covered about 74,990 km².
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