HISTORY OF IRELAND 1

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Ireland

You are about to learn more about the island of Ireland (and Nothern Ireland. The lesson consist of some trivia, videos with cultural background and some questions to answer.

Ireland: brainstorm

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If I want to pay for my coffee in Belfast, what currency do I use?

1. Euro
2. Pound

Which of these cities can you find in Northern Ireland?

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

How many provinces does Ireland have?

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

national symbols

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 

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St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world!

(and nowadays, it's mostly about drinking...)

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

"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

"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  

Great Britain 

or 

United Kingdom? 

"Ulster" is the same as "Northern Ireland"

1. True
2. False

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

Next week

We shall be visiting Northern Ireland and learn more about that part of Ireland and why it is part of the United Kingdom.