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Ireland: brainstorm

Slide 1 - Mind map

Slide 2 - Slide

Slide 3 - Slide

Slide 4 - Video

Ireland: basic facts
  • Ireland is a republic
  • capital city: Dublin
  • languages: English and Gaelic Irish
  • currency: Euro
  • Inhabitants: almost 4.8 million
  • 1.35 million live in Dublin (28% of entire population!)

Slide 5 - Slide

national symbols

Slide 6 - 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. 

Slide 7 - Slide

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 

Slide 8 - Slide

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world!
(and nowadays, it's mostly about drinking...)

Slide 9 - Slide

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

Slide 10 - Quiz

Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?
timer
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A
It looks better as a logo
B
It represents the Holy Trinity

Slide 11 - Quiz

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

Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.

Slide 12 - Slide

Slide 13 - 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 14 - Quiz

"The North"
  • 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  

Slide 15 - Slide

Great Britain 
or 
United Kingdom? 

Slide 16 - Slide

What do the orange and green in the Irish flag stand for?

Slide 17 - Open question


"Ulster" is the same as "Northern Ireland"
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0:10
A
True
B
False

Slide 18 - Quiz

What's the difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain?

Slide 19 - Open question

next time: 
Occupation of Ireland
Struggle for independence
The Troubles

But don't go just yet.... 

Slide 20 - Slide

Tekst
Wat ga je zeker onthouden?

Slide 21 - Mind map

Waar heb je nog vragen over?

Slide 22 - Mind map