Gael's Republic is a term used to refer to the Republic of Ireland, which is also known as EIRE. The Republic of Ireland is an independent state located in the north-western part of the European continent. It is bordered by the United Kingdom and the Atlantic Ocean. The Republic of Ireland has a population of over 4.8 million people and is a member of the European Union. The official language of the Republic of Ireland is Irish, although English is also widely spoken. The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary democracy and has a long history of political and economic stability.