Guide to UK:
Ireland
Ireland is an island. It is one of the British isles
It is divided in two contries.
Ireland
it is an independent country
Northern Ireland
it belongs to the UK
They separated in 1921
The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
currency
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland belongs to the UK, so their currency is the sterling pound.
The Republic of Ireland belongs to the EU. They adopted the Euro in 1999
Everyone in Ireland speaks English but a small number of people speaks Irish Gaelic, an old celtic language
for example "Éire" is the Irish Gaelic word for Ireland
The flag of Ireland is orange, green and white
The four leaf clover is the flower of Ireland
The patron saint of Ireland is Saint Patrick
It is celebrated on March 17th
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick is not only celebrated in Ireland. Many people around the world, like in the USA, celebrate this festivity on March 17th with parades, music, Irish dancing... They usually wear green, using shamrocks and leprechaun hats. Sometimes they even dye the rivers to turn them green.
Saint Patrick celebrations
famous cities
Cork
Belfast
Dublin
Limerick
Londonderry
Galway
Irish music
Music is very important in Irish culture. Many pubs have live music every day, and people love dancing and singing.
Irish popular music groups use these intruments which give its characteristic sound.
Dancing is also very important in Irish culture This is a typical Irish dance at their performance in Riverdance
Listen to a popular song
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famous singers and music groups
The Cranberries
the Corrs
U2
The Script
Hozier
Westlife
And many others.
food
Irish Stew
Boxty
Soda Bread
A classic dish made with lamb or beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Warm, hearty, and perfect for Ireland’s cold weather..
Traditional bread made with buttermilk and baking soda instead of yeast. Every family has its own recipe—some add raisins, seeds, or honey.
A potato pancake made with grated and mashed potatoes. Common in the northwest of Ireland.
Culture and traditions
Halloween (Samhain)
Christmas
Bloomsday
Bloomsday celebrates the Irish writer James Joyce and his famous novel Ulysses. The entire story of the book takes place on June 16, 1904, following the character Leopold Bloom through Dublin. People dress in Edwardian clothes (the style of 1904). Fans walk around Dublin following the same routes as the characters in the novel. Bloomsday is a mix of literature, history, and fun, and it shows the importance of Joyce in Irish culture.
Many people attend Midnight Mass on December 24th Children leave cookies and Guinness (or milk!) for Santa. On Christmas day people have big family meal with roast turkey, ham, potatoes, and vegetables. Children open Christmas crackers (paper tubes that make a pop sound) at the table
People believed that during Samhain, the world of the living and the world of the spirits were closer. To protect themselves, they lit bonfires and wore costumes or masks to scare away evil spirits. Families left food outside their houses to please good spirits and ancestors. This celebration was spread to other countries thanks to Irish inmigration.
famous Irish people
Oscar Wilde, writer
Saoirse Ronan, actress
Paul Mescal, actor
Sinéad O'Connor, singer
Cilian Murphy, actor
Nicola Coughlan, actress
Gaelic football
sports
Irish pepole love sports. Although the ke football, the have their own version: Gaelic football Rugby is also very important. The most important tournament is the 6 nations between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. But the national sport is hurling, a mixture of hockey, rugby and football.
Rugby
Hurling
places to visit
There are many beautiful places to visit in Ireland
Watch a video about Irish landscapes
Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
It is a beautiful place made of volcanic rocks, but the legend says that it was made by giants. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986
watch the legend
I hope you learned something new about this beautiful Island and its two countries who share culture. Now it is your turn to investigate about Ireland. Enjoy!
Thank You!
Paz
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Guide to UK:
Ireland
Ireland is an island. It is one of the British isles
It is divided in two contries.
Ireland
it is an independent country
Northern Ireland
it belongs to the UK
They separated in 1921
The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
currency
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland belongs to the UK, so their currency is the sterling pound.
The Republic of Ireland belongs to the EU. They adopted the Euro in 1999
Everyone in Ireland speaks English but a small number of people speaks Irish Gaelic, an old celtic language
for example "Éire" is the Irish Gaelic word for Ireland
The flag of Ireland is orange, green and white
The four leaf clover is the flower of Ireland
The patron saint of Ireland is Saint Patrick
It is celebrated on March 17th
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick is not only celebrated in Ireland. Many people around the world, like in the USA, celebrate this festivity on March 17th with parades, music, Irish dancing... They usually wear green, using shamrocks and leprechaun hats. Sometimes they even dye the rivers to turn them green.
Saint Patrick celebrations
famous cities
Cork
Belfast
Dublin
Limerick
Londonderry
Galway
Irish music
Music is very important in Irish culture. Many pubs have live music every day, and people love dancing and singing.
Irish popular music groups use these intruments which give its characteristic sound.
Dancing is also very important in Irish culture This is a typical Irish dance at their performance in Riverdance
Listen to a popular song
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¡Ojo! En Genially utilizamos AI (Awesome Interactivity) en todos nuestros diseños, para que subas de nivel con interactividad y conviertas tus clases en algo que aporta valor y engancha.
famous singers and music groups
The Cranberries
the Corrs
U2
The Script
Hozier
Westlife
And many others.
food
Irish Stew
Boxty
Soda Bread
A classic dish made with lamb or beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Warm, hearty, and perfect for Ireland’s cold weather..
Traditional bread made with buttermilk and baking soda instead of yeast. Every family has its own recipe—some add raisins, seeds, or honey.
A potato pancake made with grated and mashed potatoes. Common in the northwest of Ireland.
Culture and traditions
Halloween (Samhain)
Christmas
Bloomsday
Bloomsday celebrates the Irish writer James Joyce and his famous novel Ulysses. The entire story of the book takes place on June 16, 1904, following the character Leopold Bloom through Dublin. People dress in Edwardian clothes (the style of 1904). Fans walk around Dublin following the same routes as the characters in the novel. Bloomsday is a mix of literature, history, and fun, and it shows the importance of Joyce in Irish culture.
Many people attend Midnight Mass on December 24th Children leave cookies and Guinness (or milk!) for Santa. On Christmas day people have big family meal with roast turkey, ham, potatoes, and vegetables. Children open Christmas crackers (paper tubes that make a pop sound) at the table
People believed that during Samhain, the world of the living and the world of the spirits were closer. To protect themselves, they lit bonfires and wore costumes or masks to scare away evil spirits. Families left food outside their houses to please good spirits and ancestors. This celebration was spread to other countries thanks to Irish inmigration.
famous Irish people
Oscar Wilde, writer
Saoirse Ronan, actress
Paul Mescal, actor
Sinéad O'Connor, singer
Cilian Murphy, actor
Nicola Coughlan, actress
Gaelic football
sports
Irish pepole love sports. Although the ke football, the have their own version: Gaelic football Rugby is also very important. The most important tournament is the 6 nations between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. But the national sport is hurling, a mixture of hockey, rugby and football.
Rugby
Hurling
places to visit
There are many beautiful places to visit in Ireland
Watch a video about Irish landscapes
Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
It is a beautiful place made of volcanic rocks, but the legend says that it was made by giants. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986
watch the legend
I hope you learned something new about this beautiful Island and its two countries who share culture. Now it is your turn to investigate about Ireland. Enjoy!
Thank You!
Paz