Republic of Ireland

Ireland is a country that borders the United Kingdom.
Ireland was once entirely part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, but gained independance in 1921, forming a new self-governed southern Irish state. Northern Ireland was also created in 1921, and remained part of the United Kingdom. 
Ireland became a republic on 18 April 1949. 
A member state of the European Union, Ireland is the only country bordering the United Kingdom.
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