1HV - St. Patrick's Day - 17th March

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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.

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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. 

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  

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

Great Britain 

or 

United Kingdom? 

Saint Patrick's Day

What do you think St. Patrick's day is? Where is it celebrated?

What is this small Irish fairy called?

Which country do you think of when it comes to "Saint Patrick's Day"?

1. USA
2. England
3. Ireland
4. Canada

Het feest wordt in al deze landen gevierd, omdat mensen uit het land van oorsprong zich over de hele wereld hebben verspreid. 

Ireland is surronded by land.

1. True
2. False

It rains a lot in Ireland

1. True
2. False

Ireland is famous for beer and whisky

1. True
2. False

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Saint Patrick was not born in Ireland.

1. True
2. Not true

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Why did people start wearing shamrocks?

02:13

Where is the longest St Patrick's Day parade?

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Saint Patrick's Day is only celebrated in Ireland

1. True
2. Not true

When is Saint Patrick's day?

1. 17th April
2. 17th March
3. 17th May
4. 17th June

How do Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

1. They attend concerts and parades
2. They give gifts
3. They light bonfires

What do Irish people wear for luck on the day?

1. Big hats
2. Green clothes
3. Traditional costumes

Which British cities hold big Saint Patrick's Day parades?

1. Chester and Liverpool
2. London and Durham
3. Liverpool and London

What do Irish American people eat on St. Patrick's day?

1. Pie and mash
2. Fish and chips
3. Cabbage and corned beef

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 do you know about Ireland?