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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
THE GUINNESS BEER
It's a dark beer and it is the most popular drink.
. 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.
THE CLADDAGH RING
It's the traditional Irish wedding ring. It symbolizes love, fidelity and friendship.
THE LEPRECHAUNIn 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.
