1. Dublin Ireland

2. Symbols
The green in the flag symbolizes the Gaelic tradition
of Ireland, the oldest majority, and the revolutionary
groups within it. The orange symbolizes the
minority who supported William of Orange, who
defeated King James the II and his Irish Catholic
army at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Principality
of Orange came from the south of France and
Included in the Irish flag in attempt to reconcile the
Orange order. The white in the center symbolizes the
two cultures living together in peace.
The Celtic Knot symbolizes a triune God.
The trinity represented many things for the Celts,
such as; the three stages of womanhood, maid,
mother, crone and the three elements: earth, fire,
water. Then the knot became familiar with
Christianity symbolizing, The Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost.

3. Symbols Continued
The Celtic Cross dates back to the period of time when
St. Patrick came to Ireland to bring Christianity. The
circle around the cross today represents no beginning
and no end (Eternal Life) and the other circle represents
the sun. The cross has become a large symbol to the
Irish culture and history. Many wear the cross as a
symbol to their culture and or faith.
When St. Patrick came to teach Christianity in Ireland it has been
said that he plucked a shamrock from the Irish soil to demonstrate
the meaning of the Trinity- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The legend
says the plant has mystic powers in that its petals with stand
upright to warn of a approaching storm. Many think the shamrock
is Ireland’s most famous symbol. It is also associated with the
symbol of luck. Celtic history scholars have discovered that the
shamrock was a charm to ward away evil.

4. Languages
Immigrant Languages:
The Main Language:
With increased immigration into
Ireland, there has been a substantial Irish is the main language within the Island
increase in the number of people though many claim to know some Irish
speaking languages: most speak English as their predominant
Greek first language. Only a small percentage
speak Old Irish brought to the Island by
Polish
the Celts.
Lithuanian
Latvian
Slang:
Cod/Codding ya - To pull someone's leg
Spanish
Feck Off - Go away.
Cantonese
Fluthered - Very drunk
Japanese
Gander - A quick glance
Mandarin
Sorry- means Sorry, also used instead of excuse me or
Hindi pardon me. If you want to get to the bar say Sorry
Arabic Your Man (male) or Your Woman (female) -
referring to someone you are talking about (not boy or
girl friend/wife etc.)