The document provides information about Ireland, including that it is an island divided into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and highlights several landmarks, symbols, foods, sports, musicians, writers, and traditional dances that are important aspects of Irish culture.

2. First of all…
Where is Ireland?
Ireland is a
small country
in Europe. It
is an island,
which means
it is
sorrounded
by sea.

3. Ireland is an island divided into two
parts.
Northern Ireland is part of the United
Kingdom. Colour Northern Ireland
orange.
The Republic of Ireland is an
independent country. Colour it green.
Dublin is the capital city. Colour it
purple.
Shannon is the longest river. Colour it
blue.
Carrountoohill is the highest mountain.
Colour it yellow.
Colour the sea around Ireland blue.
In Ireland, there are lovely rivers,
hills, green fields and lakes
Ireland has two official languages:
English and Irish (or Gaelic ).
You might hear someone say “Erin go
bragh” on St. Patrick’s Day, which is
Gaelic for “Ireland forever.”
Can you locate Blarney Castle on the map?
What is Blarney Castle famous for?

4. Symbols of Ireland
Irish flag
Leprechaun
Irish harp
The Irish harp and the
Shamrock
are both symbols of
Ireland Shamrock
Celtic cross

5. Celtic music uses
traditional instruments such
as the fiddle, tin whistle and
bodhran (Irish drum).
(Animated photo from: http://www.drumdojo.com/world/ireland/bodhranintro.htm)

6. The harp is a symbol of
Ireland. It can be seen on
the presidential flag and on
the back of the Irish Euro
coin.
(Photo from: http://www.publicmuseum.oshkosh.net/Exhibits/Communities/communities.html) (Photos from: http://www.eurocoins.co.uk/ireland.html)

7. Irish traditional
dishes
Irish breakfast
Irish stew Scones
B-C-N
I am hungry B-A-S
now… Can you BL--K PU--ING
find the E-GS
SA--AGES
ingredients I TO--TS
need to prepare B--TER
my Irish T-A

8. SPORT
• The game of Hurling is Ireland’s national sport and passion. It is
played with a ball and sticks and it has prehistoric origins. When it is
played by women it is called Camogie.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu7jqZOmybc

9. The Leprechaun’s Legend
 The Leprechaun is the most
famous of all magical
creatures in Ireland.
 He is said to be only 60
centimetres tall and usually
wears a green cloak, a
pointed hat and boots. They
are shoemakers.
 The Leprechauns are the
guardians of the Viking
treasure, which they bury in
pots called crocks and they
hide under the rainbow .
 If someone catches him, the
Leprechaun will promise
great riches, but if you stop There are
looking at him he will thousands of
disappear in a second.

10. Next we will see some
pictures about
beautiful places in
Ireland

11. Typical Irish doors

12. Halfpenny Bridge in Dublin

13. Trinity College.
Dublin

14. CORK

15. Glendalough

16. Ashford Castle.
Connemara

17. KINSALE

18. KILKENNY

19. CLIFFS OF MOHER

20. Blarney castle

22. Pollet Arch. DONEGAL

23. Some famous writers
Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin in 1667.
He was an Irish cleric, and poet. His most
famous work Is Gulliver’s travels. He died
in 1745.
Oscar Wilde was born in 1854 in Dublin. He
was an Irish novelist and poet He wrote
many tales as The Happy Prince and The
Nightingale and the Rose . He died in Paris
in 1900.
George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin in
1856. He was a dramatist and literary critic.
He wrote more than sixty plays. He was
awarded with the Nobel Prize (1925) for his
contribution to literature. His famous work
is Pygmalion. He died in 1950.

24. Musicians
• U2: It’sthe most popular rock group from Ireland.
They are from Dublin. The band consists of
Bono (the singer) and three musicians. They
have got 15 albums. The band is active in human
rights, international development and social
justice causes. http://www.u2.com/
• The Chieftains : They are a band of Irish
traditional music. It consists of six members.
Each one plays a traditional Irish instrument and
Paddy Maloney is the band's leader and
composes or arranges most of the band's music.
This group has got many Grammy awards and it’s
got many albums as well.
http://www.thechieftains.com/discography/
• The Corrs : are a Celtic folk-rock group from
Dundalk (Ireland). The members of the the band

25. LISTEN TO IRISH MUSIC:
Shoe the donkey(mazurka)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oG44RGPtEE
Riverdance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B718RsboGEI&feature=related
The Corrs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEJa_VgpIAc&feature=related

26. Let’s have a go at Irish
dancing with the song
“The devil is dead”
DANCING STEPS
In threes, join hands and:
• Move the right foot from right to left 3 times.
• Move the left foot from left to right 3 times.
• Walk 3 steps forwards.
• Walk 3 steps backwards. (Repeat).
Come back to initial position.
Raise hands and go under the arch as if weaving in and out.
Repeat all the steps