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Ireland
We're going to talk about Ireland and Northern Ireland.

We'll start with some questions and a video.


Slide 2 - Slide

What do you know about Ireland?

Slide 3 - Mind map

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Slide 4 - Video

I want to order a beer in central Ireland, what do I pay with?
A
Euro
B
Pound
C
Gulden
D
Paying?

Slide 5 - Quiz

Which city is located in Northern Ireland?
A
Lisburn
B
Galway
C
Waterford
D
Dublin

Slide 6 - Quiz

How many people live in Ireland?
A
6 Million
B
9 Million
C
4.9 Million
D
17 Million

Slide 7 - Quiz

national symbols of Ireland

Slide 8 - Slide

The harp is also a very important Irish symbol. In fact, it was so Irish, the British feared it would spark nationalism. Therefore, they banned all harps from the land - and executed all harp players!
The 'shamrock' is Ireland's most important symbol. Its three leaves stand for the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Ghost), linking it to St. Patrick.
Ireland, as Britain, has a lively 'pub culture'. The most famous Irish drink is Guinness, a stout beer.
Legend has it that in Ireland, at the end of a rainbow, you will find a pot of gold.
There are lots of sheep in Ireland. Irish woolen jumpers are a typical product you will find in tourist shops.
The tricolor Irish flag represents:
  • Green: the Catholics
  • Orange: the Protestants
  • White: the peace between them/ hope for unity
Catholicism is the main religion in the Republic of Ireland.
This bird is called a 'puffin'  (papegaaiduiker). You'll find them mostly on the Atlantic coast. 

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St. Patrick
  • Patron Saint of Ireland
  • Lived during 4th/ 5th century

  • "God told him" to bring the Catholic faith to Ireland.
  • Ireland has been Catholic ever since
  • Legend: He "drove the snakes into the sea" 
  • St Patrick's Day: 17 March 

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Slide 11 - Video

What percentage of the Irish population lives in Dublin?
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A
2%
B
12%
C
28%
D
44%

Slide 12 - Quiz

Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?
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A
It looks better as a logo
B
It represents the Holy Trinity
C
It brings luck
D
It shows courage

Slide 13 - Quiz

"the fastest game on grass"
(and it's over 3,000 years old!)

Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.

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Slide 15 - Video

As a Hurling player, can you play at any club you choose?
A
Yes, as you get better, you can play at better clubs
B
No, you play for the team of the county you were born in

Slide 16 - Quiz

Northern Ireland
  • Capital city: Belfast
  • Inhabitants: 1.8 million
  • Religion: 48% Protestant - 45% Catholic
  • Currency: British Pound
  • Separated from the Irish Republic in 1922
  • Part of the United Kingdom
  • The Titanic was built in Belfast  

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Northern Ireland

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What do you already know about Northern Ireland?

Slide 19 - Mind map

Let's do some quick questions about Northern Ireland

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The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
A
Yes
B
False

Slide 21 - Quiz

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have the same currency.
A
True
B
False

Slide 22 - Quiz

You can acces Northern Ireland from Scotland by car.
A
Yes
B
No

Slide 23 - Quiz

Most people in Northern Ireland speak ''Normal'' English.
A
True
B
False

Slide 24 - Quiz

Slide 25 - Video

The world famous ship ’Titanic’ was built in Belfast.
A
True
B
False

Slide 26 - Quiz

The Troubles

Slide 27 - Slide

Catholics
(45% of population)

Republicans
Nationalists

Want to unite with Ireland

IRA (Irish Republican Army)
Protestants
(48% of population) 

Unionists
Loyalists

Want to be part of UK

UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force)

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The Troubles
Battle of the Bogside- 1969
The escalation of the Civil Rights Movement - and by some believed to be the start of the Troubles - was the Battle of the Bogside, Derry, 1969.
Protestant marchers marched through the mainly Catholic/ Nationalist city of Derry. Massive violence breaks out, and this is by some seen as the start of The Troubles. 
Bloody Sunday - 1972
Bloody Sunday was an incident on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland. British soldiers shot 28 unarmed civilians during a peaceful protest march against 'internment': throwing people in prison without reason/ trial. Fourteen people died. The Irish band U2 famously wrote a song about this day. 
Good Friday Agreement - 1998
This could be seen as 'the end of The Troubles'. The Irish, Northern Irish and British governments signed an agreement for peace. 
All in all, 3,500 people were killed in the conflict. 52% were civilians, 32% were members of the British security forces, and 16% were members of paramilitary groups.
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday

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Slide 30 - Link

Slide 31 - Video

Murals in Belfast

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British Loyalist Mural
Unionist symbolism, Union Jacks

Irish Republican Mural
Irish symbolism & language, green

Slide 33 - Slide

In the next exercise you are going to see if you know the difference between a republican mural and a unionist mural.
Good luck!

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Slide 35 - Drag question

Click on the different eyes to see examples of both Loyalist and Republican murals. Then click the picture to enlarge.

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Northern Ireland today
Relatively peaceful
Still 'segregation' in some areas (Peace Walls)
Tourism is generally safe
Beautiful countryside

So.... will Ireland ever be united?

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Great Britain 
or 
United Kingdom? 

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Videoclip Simpsons
You are going to watch a clip next.

Next lesson I will talk about this and explain to you what all the "fuss" is about.

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Slide 41 - Video

I will remember.....

Slide 42 - Mind map

Do you have any questions?

Slide 43 - Mind map