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    Ireland joined the EU in 1973. Its capital is Dublin and its currency is the euro. Ireland has a long history dating back to St. Patrick in the 5th century who brought Christianity to Ireland. Some of Ireland's most popular sports include Gaelic football and horse racing. The arts, especially literature, music, and traditional Irish music, are also an important part of Irish culture. Popular tourist attractions include Blarney Castle and Dublin Castle. Irish weddings have many traditions surrounding ceremonies, veils, rings, and toasts. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick and involves wearing green and drinking green beer. Some Irish myths include the powers of the Blarney Stone and

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    Ireland joined the EU in 1973. Its capital is Dublin and its currency is the euro. Ireland has a long history dating back to St. Patrick in the 5th century who brought Christianity to Ireland. Some of Ireland's most popular sports include Gaelic football and horse racing. The arts, especially literature, music, and traditional Irish music, are also an important part of Irish culture. Popular tourist attractions include Blarney Castle and Dublin Castle. Irish weddings have many traditions surrounding ceremonies, veils, rings, and toasts. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick and involves wearing green and drinking green beer. Some Irish myths include the powers of the Blarney Stone and

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    Ireland joined the EU in 1973. Its capital is Dublin and its currency is the euro. Ireland has a long history dating back to St. Patrick in the 5th century who brought Christianity to Ireland. Some of Ireland's most popular sports include Gaelic football and horse racing. The arts, especially literature, music, and traditional Irish music, are also an important part of Irish culture. Popular tourist attractions include Blarney Castle and Dublin Castle. Irish weddings have many traditions surrounding ceremonies, veils, rings, and toasts. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick and involves wearing green and drinking green beer. Some Irish myths include the powers of the Blarney Stone and

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    Ireland: Desiree Anderson

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    Ireland joined the EU in 1973. Its capital is Dublin and its currency is the euro. Ireland has a long history dating back to St. Patrick in the 5th century who brought Christianity to Ireland. Some of Ireland's most popular sports include Gaelic football and horse racing. The arts, especially literature, music, and traditional Irish music, are also an important part of Irish culture. Popular tourist attractions include Blarney Castle and Dublin Castle. Irish weddings have many traditions surrounding ceremonies, veils, rings, and toasts. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick and involves wearing green and drinking green beer. Some Irish myths include the powers of the Blarney Stone and

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    Ireland

    Desiree Anderson

    Basic Information
    Joined the EU in 1973 Capital City - Dublin Currency - euro Population - 4.5 million

    History
    The "Golden Age" o St. Patrick came to Ireland. St. Patrick is Ireland's patron saint. The ninth and tenth centuries. o Vikings raided Ireland. o Norse tyranny was destroyed in the Battle of Clontarf. o Normans visited and created castles, which startled King Henry the second. o King Henry the second when to Ireland and started an 800 year battle. Next three centuries, Normans intermarried o Many of the country's castles were built. o King Henry the eighth's daughter fought four wars. Seventeenth century was the bloodiest. o 11 years of war.

    Sports o Gaelic Football o Golf, handball, boxing, greyhound racing, and horse racing. Arts o Literature James Joyce Most famous author. Most famous book is Ulysses. First great Irish work was the Uliad Cycle o Music The rock band U2 originated in Ireland. Van Morrison was born and grew up in Ireland. Traditional music falls into two categories Instrumental Song

    Culture

    Tourist Attractions
    Castles o Over 300 castles Blarney Castle The Blarney Stone is located here. Dublin Castle Kilkenny Castle

    Dublin o The Chimney o Dublinia and the Viking World o Kilmainham Gaol

    Weddings
    Ceremony o Bride carries horseshoe o Bride carries magic hanky o Chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away Veil with garland and lavenders o Bad luck for a bride to put veil on by herself Ring o Claddagh ring Toasts o A male, typically from the groom's family, has to give the first toast as it is bad luck for a female to go first. o "Slainte!" is a traditional toast for any occasion. Bride travel o Must travel a different way to the reception to symbolize the start of a new life.

    St. Patrick's Day


    March 17th Celebrates how St. Patrick taught Christianity to the people. Wearing of green o Not usual in Ireland, but they wear shamrocks to symbolize the teaching of the Holy Trinity. Drinking of green beer

    Myth and Truth


    Myth: Kissing the Blarney Stone will give you the gift of "fluent, forcible, elegant or persuasive speaking." Truth: It's a stone....it doesn't posses magical powers. Myth: There are leprechauns in Ireland. Truth: Seriously? Palm-sized people? Myth: Pookas (shape-shifter, most evil and feared fairies) and Banshees (screeching woman ghosts) Truth: Nonexistent.

    Bibliography
    http://www.yourirish.com http://www.europa.eu Insight Guides. Ireland. New York City: Langenscheight's, 2005. Lonely Planet. Ireland. Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd, 2003. Joseph Dunn and John Lennox. The Glories of Ireland. New York: Phoenix, Limited, 1914.

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