SYMBOLS OF IRELAND

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SYMBOLS OF IRELAND

• THE IRISH FLAG
• It's green(the colour of Ireland), white (for
  peace) and orange( the colour of the protestants).

• THE HARP
• It's one of the traditional Irish instruments

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• 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.

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• THE CLADDAGH RING
• It's the traditional Irish wedding ring. It
  symbolizes love, fidelity and friendship.

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• 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.