Discovering Ireland's Natural Features: Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, and More
Delve into Ireland's diverse natural landscapes, from towering mountains like Carrauntoohil to the tranquil waters of Lough Neagh. Explore the beauty of rivers, oceans, cliffs, beaches, bays, and headlands that characterize the stunning Irish countryside.
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Irelands Natural features NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
Ireland Natural features can be seen all over the island of Ireland. These features are formed by nature humans. and not by Some natural features have been around for millions of years.
Natural features exist all over the world. Today we will look at some of Ireland s most popular features. you natural features? Can name some
Mountains Carrauntoohil is Ireland s tallest mountain. is 1038 which is pretty high. It metres tall Carrauntoohil is in Co. Kerry. What is a name for a small mountain?
Rivers The Ireland s longest river. River Shannon is The Shannon is 360km long. The river starts in Co. Cavan and Atlantic Limerick City. enters Ocean the in
Lakes Lough Neagh is Ireland s largest lake. It is in Northern Ireland. The counties of Antrim, Derry, Tyrone, and Down have shores on the lake. Armagh Can you find it on the map of Ireland?
Oceans Ireland is an island and therefore is surrounded by water. The Atlantic ocean is in the west and north, The Celtic Sea is in the south and the Irish Sea is in the east.
Cliffs Cliffs are steep rock faces often found at the edge of the sea. The Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare are Ireland s most famous cliffs.
Beaches Beaches are made of sand and pebbles. There are thousands of beautiful beaches along Ireland s coast. This beach is Inch Strand in Co. Kerry.
Bays and Headlands Bays are formed where the land curves inward along the coast. Headlands pieces of land that jut out into the sea. are narrow
Bogs Bogs are common in the Irish countryside. Bogs are made of peat, which is brown in colour. Peat can be burned and used for fuel.
Question Time How many natural features have you seen before? How many natural features can you name? What is your favourite? Why? What is Ireland s tallest mountain called? How long is the River Shannon? Can you name Ireland s largest lake and some of the counties along it s shoreline? What feature is made of peat?
