1. Ireland Ireland ‘s nickname is the "Emerald Isle“ It's unbelievably green, with expanses of rolling fields and hills, lush vegetation under foot, colorful gardens.

2. Geography of Ireland Ireland Irelandis an island country situated in the Northwest of Europe.

3. Geography of Ireland Capital of Ireland is Dublin It has been a member of the European Union since 1973. Capital of Ireland is Dublin

4. Ireland’s Flag The national Flag is the tricolor of green, white and orange.

5. Ireland’s Flag The orange represents the new elements that joined us later in our history. The white symbolizes the union of all in brotherhood and common nationality. Gee The green is a symbol of the ancient Irish ancestry.

6. Irish Currency The Irish currency is Irish Pound. A new currency, the Euro, is currently being introduced. It will completely replace the Irish Pound and most other European Union currencies in the 1st of January, 2002.

7. National Emblem The Official emblem of Ireland is the harp. Ireland is the only country in the world who uses a musical Instrument as its national emblem.

8. National Emblem The Shamrock is another recognized symbol of Ireland. Our national airline, AerLiongus, Uses it as its emblem.

9. The symbol of the Claddagh Ring The hands are there for friendship, The heart is there for love. For loyalty throughout the year, The crown is raised above.

10. The patron saint of Ireland _ St. Patrick Who is St. Patrick? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland

11. The patron saint of Ireland_ St. Patrick Irish celebrate him on 17th of March each year. They were green costume and they eat and drink green food.

12. St. Patrick’s Day Irish celebrate him on 17th of March each year. They were green costume and they eat and drink green food.

13. St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick is said to have used three-leafed shamrock to explain in the blessed Trinity to the Pagan Irish in 432A.D.

14. Language Ireland has 2 official Language: English and Irish English which is spoken everywhere, and Irish which is generally confined to small areas of the West, Southwest and Northwest as an everyday means of communication.

15. A sample Gaelic Reading Irish, however, is taught in all schools in the country-both primary and secondary Listen to Irish book reading

16. Irish Celtic Knot The Celtic Knot is one of the best known motifs in Celtic art & folklore. The twists and turns of the design are found in Ancient stone art and tattoos.

17. Irish Celtic Knot The Celtic knot is also known as the universal symbol of an endless circle of one. A wedding ring with Celtic knot work is a row of intertwined knots with no beginning and no end - symbolizing the winding together of a couples lives into one

18. Irish Music The traditional group, the Chieftans, have played Irish music all over the world . **The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world.

19. Irish Dance Ireland has a proud tradition in music and dancing. Irish dances are now greatly admired by the people of the world over due to River dance and the Lord of the dance. Watch River Dance

20. Irish Dance costume

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