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What is the
official Emblem of Ireland?
The Harp.
The harp has
long been a symbol of
Ireland.
Perhaps the legends of its magical powers comes from the time
when the bards would sing and tell stories of famous events to
the Irish kings and chiefs.
During the early
1500s, under the rule of Henry VIII, the harp was first depicted
on Irish coins. That tradition is carried on today and the harp
is also used for other official duties such as the Irish state
seal, official documents and uniforms.
What does a
Shamrock symbolize?
Magical powers;
Powerful number
3;
The church's
teaching on the Trinity.
In ancient
Ireland the Shamrock was thought to have magical powers and the
number 3 was considered a powerful number. Legends say the
leaves will stand upright when a storm approaches and that no
snake will be found among them. When St. Patrick came to Ireland
he used the Shamrock to symbolize the meaning of the church's
teaching on the Trinity. The word Shamrock comes from the old
Irish word "seamrog"
What are the
symbols of the Claddagh Ring?
Hands, Heart &
Crown
The symbol of
the
Claddagh Ring
The hands are there for friendship,
The heart is there for love.
For loyalty throughout the year,
The crown is raised above.
The symbol of the Claddagh Ring
dates back to a fishing village in Galway known as Claddagh
village. It represents the fishing Kings of Claddagh, whose
motto was "in love and friendship let us reign." Later in the
17th century the symbol was made into a ring which became a
popular gift
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throughout Galway.
Tradition says that the heart is worn outward to show that the
wearer is "heart whole and fancy free." Many Claddagh Rings have
become family heirlooms and are a gift to be passed down from
the mother and worn by a daughter on her wedding day.*
What are the
colors of the Irish Flag?
Green, White &
Orange
The tricolor
flag of Ireland was introduced by Thomas Francis Meagher in
1848. The color of the green represents the Irish people, the
orange represents the English supporters of "William of Orange"
and the white color represents peace.
What
does a Celtic cross look like and what does it signify?
A circle with a
cross through it that symbolizes the union of old and new ways.
The symbol of
the Celtic Cross
The meaning of
the Celtic Cross is told in legend of Ireland's St. Patrick. He
was shown a sacred standing stone that was marked with a circle.
St. Patrick took this opportunity to show the union of old and
new ways. He marked a cross through the circle and blessed the
stone.
Why is a cross
carved on the top of Irish Soda Bread before baking?
To ward off the
devil.
What happens if
you kiss the Blarney Stone?
It’s believed
that you will be given the “Gift of the Gab”
In Ireland, what
bird is said to be “the King of Birds”?
The wren.
What Irish dog
is the largest dog in the world?
The Irish
Wolfhound.
What does
"Erin Go Bragh" mean?
"Ireland for
ever"
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