Ireland

Irish Traditions

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This lively style of footwork-heavy dance became world-famous after the 1994 show Riverdance

Irish step dancing

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The harp became so iconic in Ireland that this global beverage company uses it as its logo

Guinness

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On St. Patrick’s Day, many households serve this hearty dish of bacon boiled with cabbage.

bacon and cabbage

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This November Celtic fire festival marks the shift into darker months and is often confused with Samhain

Oíche Shamhna

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This traditional Irish first‑day‑of‑spring celebration occurs on February 1st and honors a saint and a Celtic goddess.

 St. Brigid’s Day

Irish Words

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If someone is a bit clueless or out of touch, you’d say they’re “away with the ____.”

fairies

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A group heading out for drinks might say they’re going “on the ____.”

lash

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If she says “Stop acting the hoor,” she’s accusing you of this.

messing, misbehaving, being cheeky

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If someone is “gurning,” they’re definitely doing this.

complaining

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Used to describe someone who’s a bit silly or foolish, this word can also be affectionate — “Ah, you big ____.”

eejit

Irish History

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his terrible event in the 1840s caused mass starvation and emigration.

the Great Famine

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This river, Ireland’s longest, flows through Limerick.

 River Shannon

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The Republic of Ireland officially left the British Commonwealth in this decade.

1940s

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People once kissed this stone to gain the “gift of the gab.”

Blarney Stone

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This university in Dublin is home to the famous Book of Kells.

Trinity College

Irish Geography

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This city on the River Lee is Ireland’s second largest.

Cork

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This city is known for King John’s Castle

Limerick

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Home to Eyre Square and famous for its arts and music scene, this western city calls itself the “City of the Tribes

Galway

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This river separates Limerick from Clare.

River Shannon

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This county is home to Ireland’s capital city.

Dublin

Irish Sport

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Ireland reached the quarter-finals of this major tournament in 1990

FIFA World Cup

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Ireland’s all‑time leading goalscorer with 68 goals.

 Robbie Keane

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This Olympic boxer from Bray became a world‑renowned professional lightweight champion.

Katie Taylor

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This athlete won Olympic gold for Ireland in the 1996 games in Atlanta for swimming.

Michelle Smith

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Ireland’s national rugby team plays most home matches at this Dublin stadium.

Aviva Stadium