Irish symbols

The Claddagh Ring

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Shamrock in Ireland

It's the symbol of Ireland, its culture, its folklore and its green valleys. We're talking about shamrock, the three-lobed plant once used by Saint Patrick!

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The color green is closely linked to Ireland - © tashechka

Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland Irish symbols

The color green in Ireland

Discover why green has become a symbol of Ireland, its culture and traditions! It's not called the Emerald Isle for nothing!

4.42/5 (555 votes)

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The Triskell

You can see them everywhere: on archaeological sites, jewelry and flags… The triskell is a Celtic symbol found not only in Ireland,…

3.89/5 (38 votes)

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Sheep in Ireland

He's everywhere, on the green expanses of Ireland and on the roads... ready to entertain travelers! Meet the Irish mascot: the sheep!

4.12/5 (34 votes)

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The leprechaun’s cauldron of gold

In Ireland, the leprechaun legend is accompanied by another Irish symbol: the golden cauldron. According to local folklore, this mischievous little green…

4.08/5 (25 votes)

Feast of Saint Brigid Irish symbols

St Brigid’s cross

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

Irish symbols

Celtic Knots

It’s impossible to imagine Irish culture without thinking of the famous Celtic knots, the artistic ornamentation found all over the country… Because…

3.59/5 (17 votes)

Irish symbols

The Galway Hooker

The Galway Hooker is a traditional Irish fishing boat, mainly used around Galway. Easy to recognize, it has a single mast, a…

3.29/5 (14 votes)

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Irish symbols

Irish tattoos: the most inspiring ideas

15 October 2024

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!