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FlagFlag of Irleand- a rectangular, three vertical stripes if left green, white

and orange. It is assumed that the green color represents the Catholics, orange- Protestant and white- the obgoing search for peace between

them. Another interpretation of color, orange means fidelity, green and white symbolizes the republic and white is peace. Flag is commonly

called Irish Tricolour.

AnthemWould God I were the tender apple blossom

That floats and falls from off the twisted bough To lie and faint within your silken bosom

Within your silken bosom as that does now. Or would I were a little burnish'd apple For you to pluck me, gliding by so cold

While sun and shade you robe of lawn will dapple Your robe of lawn, and you hair's spun gold. Yea, would to God I were among the roses That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses

A bud uncloses, to touch you, queen. Nay, since you will not love, would I were growing

A happy daisy, in the garden path That so your silver foot might press me going

Might press me going even unto death.

CrestIrish coat of arms is a silver gold harp strings in the blue box. This

emblem is called Brian Bold. It also could be seen on the flags of Irish troops in the armies which were created on the European continent in

seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

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Some historyNorthern Ireland was created in 1921, when after

the creation of the Irish Free State, six of the nine counties of the north-eastern province of Ulster (Irish Ulaidh) left the United Kingdom. In

these counties dominated by Protestants, mostly descendants of Scottish and English settlers,

who did not want to live in Catholic Ireland.Conflicts in Northern Ireland last from the

Middle Ages, when the whole of Ireland came under the rule of England. In the seventeenth

century, the colonization of Ireland by the English and Scottish people and the land for settlers Won by removing their Irish owners..

What attracts tourist? Famous landmarks Food

Legents Notional holidays Curriosities

Famous landmarks

Rathlin Island Castle Coole

Marble Arch Caves

FoodThe breakfast is given a portion of the traditional porridge or fried

bacon, sausages, eggs, hashbrowns and sausage. Everywhere outside the big cities, lunch is the main meal of the day and usually consists of three courses. But some people Eat a sandwich with a cup of tea, coffee

or soup.The traditional dinner consists mainly of mutton and potatoes (the dish is among others. Irish Stew - a lamb stew with potatoes and onions in a

thick sauce). Dinner is pretty light, mostly cold meats. For dessert puddings withs

apples or berries, milk, oatmeal and honey. Brack also bake barm, the sweet "prophetic bread" of nuts and fruits.

LegentsThe Irish are known for their passion for the story and

myths . The this day legend from the time of the first Celtic druids and poets telling of the pre-Christian heroes and

heroines of Irish are known.Many legends concern Cuchulainn, who alone defended Ulster. Others come from the times of the first Irish king,

Cormac Mac Art. Leprechaun is very popular because if you follow him uoy will find a pot of good.

National holidaysSt. Patrick's Day 

The main national and religious holiday in Ireland is celebrated - March 17 St. Patrick's Day, the patron of saints in the country. An important tradition

during the celebration of this holiday is wearing green clothes, green is the color of the national, referring to the island's landscape and

symbolizes the Trifid, attributed to St. Patrick.

ChristmasChristmas activities begin in Ireland long before December. Already in

October cooked is called. Christmas cake, or cake with dried fruit and alcohol and Plum Pudding, or plum pudding - two typical Irish dishes Christmas. Much earlier sent a Christmas card, but the main wishes take place on December

25.

MusicCeltic music is a genre of music that can be classified as folk music. Celtic music comes from a musical tradition that had inhabited the

Celtic people in what is now Wales, Scotland, England, Ireland, Galicia, Brittany and Austria.In ancient times, the Celts have identified the Celtic

style but Celtic music today is not like that the one created by the ancient Celts, more based on folk music originating in Ireland and

Scotland. Celtic music can be heard in the work of punk rock bands because they use elements of that kind of music.

FootballNorthern Irleand national football team was fonded in 1922 as a result of the independence of the Republic of Irleand. The best results were

achieved in the 80s when Bingham trained the team.They repeated the result after twenty-five years and also advanced to the second round,

where once again they lost with France.

Representation of Irleand

Irish danceThe most spectacular and best known to the public is a form of Irish

dance called Irish step, popularized through numerous dance performances.

During the dance dancer must be straight, keep their hands at the sides, smile and be unscrewed and have crossed feet. The bottom line

is dancing to the rhythm and precise execution of every step.Traditional Irish dance shoe charms its lightness, precision. The most

popular group is the Riverdance

Quiz

What colours are in the Irish flag?green, white and orange

What is he capital of Northern Ireland?Dublin

What is celebrated on March 17th?

St. Patrick's Day

When the Irish football team was

established ?1922

What is the traditional symbol of Ireland ?

Clover

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