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Dave Barry

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep.

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Ireland is described as an island with a moderate amount of land that is mostly countryside rather than cities. The statement humorously suggests that sheep are becoming so numerous they seem to be taking over the land bit by bit.

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