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Ireland is called Éire in Irish and is also known as the Republic, the remaining one-sixth of the island is Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
Irish or Irish Gaelic is the country's first official language, however, the second official language in English is more commonly spoken. Please note some of our short videos are sources from youtube and may not be proper facts but just a brief insight into Irish history.
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Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes to Ireland in 1589 on the 40,000 acres of land near Cork. It took nearly four decades for the potato to spread to the rest of Europe. Eventually, agriculturalists in Europe found potatoes easier to grow and cultivate than other staple crops, such as wheat and oats.
One of the main causes of the Great Famine in Ireland between 1845 and 1852 was a potato disease known as potato blight. The shortage of potatoes led to the death of around 1 million people who were dependent on them as a food source.
The word potato comes from the Spanish word patata. Based on 2010 statistics, China is the leading producer of potatoes.
Hedge Schools
National Schools were established in Ireland in 1831 by the British Government. Parents no longer had to pay for their children to attend Hedge Schools.
Cuchulain
Cuchulain is an Irish mythological hero who appears in the stories of the Ulster Cycle.
Celts
It's an interesting fact that the name 'Celt' comes from the Romans, and in fact, the Celts would never have used that word themselves.
Shamrock
A shamrock is a young sprig of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick.
Irish Punt
In 2002, the Irish Punt was replaced by the Euro as the new unit of currency for the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland's currency is the pound also known as sterling.
Mandela
Nelson Mandela visited Ireland in 1992.
Horses
Ireland is a nation of horse lovers! There are 26 racecourses in Ireland, 24 in the Republic and 2 in Northern Ireland.
Celtic Knot
The Celtic Trinity Knot symbolizes the 'Trinity' and represents the three forms of God as a single being.
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Irish Folklore & Myths
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Irish Around the World
Common Irish Surnames