Irish Sea

American

noun

a part of the Atlantic Ocean between Ireland and England.

Irish Sea British

noun

an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and Ireland

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Small margins - but can Wales now build on an improved display across the Irish Sea?

From BBC

The beach is a good place to watch ships sailing out from the mouth of the Mersey estuary into the Irish Sea.

From BBC

But McShane says the number of bands who can afford to cross the Irish Sea is slowly shrinking.

From BBC

Stretching east to west from the North Sea to the Irish Sea, Hadrian's Wall featured a series of forts and towers placed at regular intervals.

From Science Daily

The strongest winds will be around Irish Sea coasts and up to the north-west of Scotland where severe gales are possible later on Tuesday.

From BBC

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