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Ireland

Ireland

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.

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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. 

In 5 minutes: look up!

1: Languages

2: Sports 

3: Culture 

4: Flag 

5: Capital / cities

7. Food and drinks

8. Currency 

Ireland

• The Most western country in Europe
  
• 4x bigger than The Netherlands
  
• The capital city is Dublin
  
• 5 million inhabitants
• English, Irish (Gaelic)
• Euro

Is Northern Ireland part of the United Kingdom or part of Republic of Ireland?

1. United Kingdom
2. Republic of Ireland

How many provinces does Ireland have?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 10
4. 32

Which languages are spoken in Ireland? Choose 2

1. Welsh
2. English
3. Gaelic
4. Scottish

What is the capital of Ireland?

1. Belfast
2. Cork
3. Galway
4. Dublin

How can you pay in Ireland?
With:

1. Euros
2. Pounds
3. Irish pounds
4. Gaelic pound

What ingredients go into Irish Stew?

1. Lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions
2. Bacon, sausages, eggs and black pudding,
3. Sausage, potatoes and onions
4. Mashed potatoes, with kale or cabbage

What is a 'leprechaun'?

1. Small fairies who are shoemakers
2. An elf
3. A hobbit

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 

When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

1. 7 March
2. 17 March
3. 22 March

Hurling: ''the fastest game on grass"

(and it's over 3,000 years old!)

Irish Dancing:

'' Irish dance culture is now a global tradition.''

Homework

Chapter 5 -> Lesson 1