Ireland is a sovereign country located on an island in the North Atlantic. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island in the world. The country is divided into two main parts: the Republic of Ireland, which is an independent country, and Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland has a population of about 4.9 million people and is a parliamentary democracy with a president as its head of state. The country is a member of the European Union and the United Nations, and it has a strong economy that is heavily dependent on trade and services.

The Republic of Ireland has a long history of political and economic ties with the United Kingdom, which has had a significant influence on the country's development. However, the relationship between the two countries has not always been smooth, and there have been conflicts over issues such as the status of Northern Ireland and the role of the Catholic Church in Irish society.

In recent years, Ireland has faced a number of challenges, including the impact of the global economic recession, Brexit, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the country has also made significant progress in areas such as social and economic development, and it is generally considered to be a stable and prosperous nation.

Ireland maintains contact with 44 countries. The five most intense relations Ireland has are with: United Kingdom with a score of 58 936 , Israel with a score of 24 494 , United States with a score of 22 280 , NATO with a score of 17 901 , and Holy See with a score of 13 935 .

The top five closest relations from Ireland are: United Kingdom with a score of 9.98 , Canada with a score of 9.86 , United States with a score of 9.79 , China with a score of 9.79 , and Germany with a score of 9.18 .

While, the top five strained relations from Ireland are: Russia with a score of 0.7 , Holy See with a score of 0.77 , Israel with a score of 0.98 , Libya with a score of 3.78 , and Colombia with a score of 4.53 .