Difference between Ireland and Eire

What is the difference between Ireland and Eire?

Ireland as a proper noun is a large island in northwest europe. while Eire as a proper noun is the republic of ireland

Ireland

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: A large island in northwest Europe. A country occupying the twenty-six southern and western counties of the island of Ireland. Also known as the Republic of Ireland, in order to distinguish it from the island.

Eire

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: The Republic of IrelandThe island of Ireland, consisting of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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