ireland is an island located in the atlantic ocean to the west of great britain. it is divided into four provinces: leinster munster connacht and ulster. the island is known for its rolling green hills lakes and rugged coastline. the longest river in ireland is the river shannon and it flows through several counties. ireland also has mountains like the macgillycuddy's reeks where carrauntoohil the highest peak is found. there are many famous landmarks such as the cliffs of moher and the giant’s causeway. the climate is mild with plenty of rain which helps keep the landscape green.