I used to believe that Ireland was called that because it really is an island!
A childhood belief about places

others believed things like this
- i used to think easter island was called that because a giant bunny ran around and layed eggs there. — Oliver
- I used to think that County Durham was in Ireland.Anon
- I used to believe lepers came from Ireland. Like leprechauns, only with less body parts.Anon
- When I was young I thought the IRA was like the IRS and that Ireland was overrun by irate tax collectors.— jhager
- I used to think that Alaska was an island!— Draqula
- i used to believe that 'island' was pronounced 'is-land' instead. I know im not alone on that one! :)
— Da KornMeal