WEBQUEST about Ireland Aim: Stir interest before...

By Eliane Suter, Alix Wiegand and Andrea Hodel.

WEBQUEST about Ireland Aim:

Stir interest before reading “The Dubliners” (or a similar book)

TASK:

Visit the following homepages and answer the questions below.

http://www.irlgov.ie/www.discoverireland.com/gb

Geography & Population

1. How many inhabitants does Ireland have?2. How many counties does Ireland have?3. What are the three biggest cities in

Ireland?And how many inhabitants do they have?

Food & Culture

1. Describe a typical Irish dish.2. What do the Irish celebrate on St. Patrick’s day (and when is it)?3. Which region is suggested for relaxation visits by the website?

Sightseeing / What to do there as a tourist

1. If you went to Ireland, which three placeswould you like to go to? Give reasons foryour answers.

2. Find three activities that tourists can do ifthe weather lets them down…

3. Please name the nearest three“highlighted events”.

Northern Ireland

1. What’s the capital of Northern Ireland?2. Find at least one school in Northern Ireland that offers “Learning English in

Ireland”.3. Imagine you live in Northern Ireland and have your family (adults and children)

visiting: You want to spend a fun and adventurous day outside in the naturewith them. What do you suggest to do? What is suitable for both adults andchildren?