Ireland UK [ˈɑɪələnd]US [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd]noun 2forms 1phrases 1 noun2 •A large island in northwestern Europe.The crux of Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit issue lies in the fact it is a British territory on the island of Ireland, meaning it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland, an EU member. — 2023 •A country in northwestern Europe.'I am of Ireland, / And the Holy Land of Ireland, / And time runs on,' cried she. / 'Come out of charity, / Come dance with me in Ireland.' — 1931 formsIrelands Phrases with Ireland for IrelandVery well or for a long time.