Irish symbols

Irish symbols

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claddagh ring 1

The Claddagh Ring

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trefles irlandais

Shamrock in Ireland

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It's the symbol of Ireland, its culture, its folklore and its green valleys. We're talking…
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The color green is closely linked to Ireland - © tashechka

The color green in Ireland

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Discover why green has become a symbol of Ireland, its culture and traditions! It's not…
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triskell newgrange

The Triskell

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You can see them everywhere: on archaeological sites, jewelry and flags… The triskell is a…
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mouton irlande

Sheep in Ireland

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He's everywhere, on the green expanses of Ireland and on the roads... ready to entertain…
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chaudron or

The leprechaun’s cauldron of gold

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In Ireland, the leprechaun legend is accompanied by another Irish symbol: the golden cauldron. According…
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St. Brigid's cross - © vitocork

St Brigid’s cross

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St Brigid's cross is an Irish religious symbol, consisting of a cross woven from rushes.
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Une croix celtique à Glasnevin en Irlande - Peter Krocka

Celtic Knots

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It’s impossible to imagine Irish culture without thinking of the famous Celtic knots, the artistic…
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The Galway Hooker

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The Galway Hooker is a traditional Irish fishing boat, mainly used around Galway. Easy to…
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Irish symbols

Ireland has countless national symbols! From the harp to the sheep, not forgetting the famous Irish shamrock that enabled Saint Patrick to evangelize Ireland, here’s a quick rundown of the country’s greatest symbols!

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