Republic of Ireland

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 Unit 5

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

• The Most western country in Europe
  
• 4x bigger than The Netherlands
  
• The capital city is Dublin
  
• 5 million inhabitants
  
• Bilingual: 2% Irish, 98% English
  

• Gaelic handball : liathróid láimhe
  
• Gaelic football : peil
  
• Hurling : men - iománaíocht
                   women -camógaíocht

"the fastest game on grass"

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

Leprechauns

Irish children are told that at the end of every rainbow there is a leprechaun with a pot of gold. Leprechauns are very clever and fast. They've got red hair and a beard, are very small and they usually wear a green suit and hat. They live alone, under the ground, in the countryside and make shoes. They like to make music and tell jokes. 

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. 

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 

   Quiz time!!!

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

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

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

What is a 'leprechaun'?

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

Does Ireland have 1 or 2 official languages?

1. 1 language
2. 2 languages

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

1. United Kingdom
2. Republic of Ireland

How many people live in the Republic of Ireland?

1. ± 1.9 million people
2. ± 4.9 million people
3. ± 6.8 million people

What is the capital of Ireland?

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

Which languages are spoken in Ireland? Choose 2

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

How can you pay in ireland?
With:

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

Welk eten waren de Ieren vroeger heel erg afhankelijk van?

1. cauliflower
2. potatoes
3. grain
4. mutton (schapenvlees)

Class activity

Homework: Ex 1, 2, 3 and 4 page 178 - 179.

Study Study Box page 212

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