Transcript SYMBOLS OF IRELAND

SYMBOLS OF IRELAND
THE IRISH FLAG
THE HARP
It's green(the colour of
Ireland), white (for
peace) and orange(
the colour of the
protestants).
It's one of the traditional
Irish instruments
THE GUINNESS BEER
It's a dark beer and it is
the most popular
drink.
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THE SHAMROCK
It's the most famous
plant in Ireland and
symbol of good luck.
St. Patrick, the Patron
of the country, used it
to explain the concept
of the Holy Trinity:
Father, Son and holy
Spirit.
THE CLADDAGH RING
It's the traditional Irish
wedding ring. It
symbolizes love,
fidelity and friendship.
THE LEPRECHAUN
In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of male faerie said to inhabit
the island of Ireland before the arrival of the Celts.Leprechauns
usually take the form of old men who enjoy make fun of people. They
are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks (vaso di
terracotta) buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone
fixes one lepreuchan, he cannot escape, but straight after he
vanishes.