The Irish name for Ireland, derived from the Irish language and used officially to refer to the Irish state.
From Irish 'Éire,' ultimately derived from the Old Irish 'Ériu,' the name of a mythological goddess, making the country literally named after an ancient deity.
Ireland naming itself after a goddess is beautifully poetic, and the name 'Éire' carries that ancient mythological weight—while English speakers call it 'Ireland,' Irish people use 'Éire,' maintaining a linguistic connection to pre-Christian Celtic culture.
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