The term 'Land of Poetry' is a poetic way of referring to Ireland, which is also known as ERIN or EIRE. ERIN is the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland, while EIRE is the Irish name for the Republic of Ireland. Both names are used interchangeably to refer to the island nation. Ireland has a long and rich literary tradition, with many famous poets and writers having come from the country. It is often referred to as the 'Land of Poetry' due to its strong literary heritage.