Ireland

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Ireland

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

We'll start with some questions and a video.

What do you know about Ireland?

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I want to order a beer in central Ireland, what do I pay with?

1. Euro
2. Pound
3. Gulden
4. Paying?

Which city is located in Northern Ireland?

1. Lisburn
2. Galway
3. Waterford
4. Dublin

How many people live in Ireland?

1. 6 Million
2. 9 Million
3. 4.9 Million
4. 17 Million

national symbols of 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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/

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. 

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 

What percentage of the Irish population lives in Dublin?

1. 2%
2. 12%
3. 28%
4. 44%

Why does the shamrock have 3 leaves?

1. It looks better as a logo
2. It represents the Holy Trinity
3. It brings luck
4. It shows courage

"the fastest game on grass"

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

Watch the clip and prepare to answer a question.

As a Hurling player, can you play at any club you choose?

1. Yes, as you get better, you can play at better clubs
2. No, you play for the team of the county you were born in

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  

Northern Ireland

What do you already know about Northern Ireland?

Let's do some quick questions about Northern Ireland

The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.

1. Yes
2. False

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have the same currency.

1. True
2. False

You can acces Northern Ireland from Scotland by car.

1. Yes
2. No

Most people in Northern Ireland speak ''Normal'' English.

1. True
2. False

The world famous ship ’Titanic’ was built in Belfast.

1. True
2. False

The Troubles

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)

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

en.wikipedia.org

Murals in Belfast

British Loyalist Mural

Unionist symbolism, Union Jacks

Irish Republican Mural

Irish symbolism & language, green

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

Good luck!

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

Northern Ireland today

Relatively peaceful

Still 'segregation' in some areas (Peace Walls)

Tourism is generally safe

Beautiful countryside

So.... will Ireland ever be united?

Great Britain 

or 

United Kingdom? 

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.

I will remember.....

Do you have any questions?