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Irish symbols : the must-haves
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The Irish shamrock
It is the symbol of Ireland, its culture, its folklore and its green valleys. We are talking about the shamrock, this three-lobed plant which was once used by St Patrick to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to King Aengus...
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!
The Triskell
You can see them everywhere: on archaeological sites, jewelry and flags… The triskell is a Celtic symbol found not only in Ireland,…
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!
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…
St Brigid’s cross
St Brigid's cross is an Irish religious symbol, consisting of a cross woven from rushes.
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…
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…
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