Ireland has long been known as one of the world's pioneering nations.
We have produced some of the most important scientists and influential inventions - some of which have changed how we live to this day.
Here is a short list of some of the most significant contributions the Emerald Isle has made to global society:
1. Beaufort Scale
Unsurprisingly given our obsession with the weather, we have made some of the biggest contributions in that realm.
The Beaufort scale, invented by Francis Beaufort, is used as an empirical measures relating wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land, and is still used around the world.
2. Cholera cure
Limerick-born William Brooke O'Shaughnessy is a very famous name in the fields of chemistry and pharmacology, and his research laid the groundwork for the development of intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy, used to treat cholera.
3. Ivermectin
Just five years ago Irish-born biologist William Campbell jointly won the 2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine for his work in the discovery of Ivermectin.
The Donegal man discovered Avermectin, a drug that has greatly improved the treatment of infections caused by roundworm parasites in both humans and animals.
His drug has consistently lowered the incidence of river blindness and lymphatic filariasis, as well as showing efficacy against an expanding number of other parasitic diseases.
4. Hypodermic Syringe
Dublin doctor Francis Rynd became the first person to perform a subcutaneous injection with his homemade hypodermic syringe in 1884.
This invention had an enormous impact on the medical field, and can be used to both inject substances into the body, as well as extract blood.
5. Boyle's Law
Robert Boyle was one of the original modern chemists.
He made many key contributions in the scientific revolution of the 1600s.
His most famous discovery, which examined the pressure volume relationship in laboratory conditions, now bears his name (Boyle's Law), which many of you may have heard in school.
It proves the fundamentals to our understanding of gases and atmospheric pressure.
6. Shorthand writing
John Robert Gregg was born in Monaghan in 1868. He invented the shorthand system of speed writing in 1888.
The Gregg system modeled the mechanics and positioning of traditional writing which was later adapted to several languages.
7. Induction Coil
The induction coil, a type of electrical transformer used to produce high voltage pulses from a low voltage current, was invented in 1836 by Co Louth born priest Nicholas Callan.
8. Radiotherapy
Ireland also had a huge hand in the development of radiotherapy, an absolutely vital medical tool used in the treatment of cancers to kill malignant cells.
9. Sudocrem
Still a staple in Irish households to this day, over-the-counter cream Sudocrem was invented by Dublin-based pharmacist Thomas Smith back in 1931.
10. Flavoured crisps
Beloved brand Tayto became the first company to produce the seasoned crisps Cheese and Onion as well as Salt and Vinegar, a decision that companies all over the world have since drawn inspiration from.
