Ireland, West Virginia

Ireland is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. The community was named after Ireland, the ancestral home of a first settler.[1]

Ireland, West Virginia
Ireland
Location within the state of West Virginia
Ireland
Ireland (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°48′56″N 80°27′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Ireland is also the American home of the sport of Irish Road Bowling.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ireland has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]

References

  1. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 329.
  2. Strader, Tricia Lynn (2012-07-26). "Ancient Irish sport returns". The Journal. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  3. Climate Summary for Ireland, West Virginia


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