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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


Prior to 1922 the island of Ireland was one country, comprised of thirty-two counties within the four provinces of '''Connaught''', '''Leinster''', '''Munster''' and '''Ulster'''. [[Image:Rock of Cashel.jpg|thumb|115x153px|Rock of Cashel.jpg]]  
Prior to 1922 the island of Ireland was one country, comprised of thirty-two counties within the four historic provinces of '''Connaught''', '''Leinster''', '''Munster''' and '''Ulster'''. [[Image:Rock of Cashel.jpg|thumb|115x153px]]  


Today the island is divided into two countries:  
Today the island is divided into two countries:  
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*'''Northern Ireland''', a constituent part of the United Kingdom, made up of six of the counties of the Province of Ulster.
*'''Northern Ireland''', a constituent part of the United Kingdom, made up of six of the counties of the Province of Ulster.


For further historic information, see [[Counties of Ireland]].  
For further historic information, see [[Counties of Ireland]].


== Counties  ==
== Counties  ==
10,814

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