Irish Culture: Top O' The Mornin to Ya

"Once cited as 'the most beautiful place on earth' by the National Geographic; was voted among the top 100 destinations in the world by Trip Advisor; CNN recently recommended it as a very favourable winter destination; it is listed as one of the top 10 places to be on New Year's Eve - all of these accolades refer to County Kerry's stunningly beautiful Di**le Peninsula."

JL

http://mobile.dudamobile.com/site/dingle-peninsula_1?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dingle-peninsula.ie%2F

"The Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann in Irish, although commonly referred to as Éire, or Ireland) occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland, the second largest island of the British Isles. Irish is the common term of reference for the country's citizens, its national culture, and its national language. While Irish national culture is relatively homogeneous when compared to multinational and multicultural states elsewhere, Irish people recognize both some minor and some significant cultural distinctions that are internal to the country and to the island."
DT
Read more: http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Ireland.html

President: Michael D. Higgins
Prime Minister: Enda Kenny
DT
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/293754/Ireland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=124&v=htyHUX7Wg9U
Here are some of the things you can see if you go to Ireland
DT

Discover Ireland From the bright lights of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick in the Republic of Ireland and Belfast in Northern Ireland, to the breathtaking countryside in be...

Life Expectancy:
total population: 77.9 years
male: 75.27 years
female: 80.7 years (2007 est.)
DT
http://www.cultureireland.com/Ireland_Facts.asp

Median Age:
total: 34.3 years
male: 33.5 years
female: 35.1 years (2007 est.)
DT
http://www.cultureireland.com/Ireland_Facts.asp

The total square Km is: 70,280 sq km
The total square KM of land is: 68,890 sq km
The total square KM of water is: 1,390 sq km
http://www.cultureireland.com/Ireland_Facts.asp
DT

"Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time"
http://www.cultureireland.com/Ireland_Facts.asp
DT

"Although an important piece of Irish history, the life of the Normans in Ireland was somewhat short lived (+200 years) in terms of occupation. In saying this, the Norman invasion of Ireland would lead to the English occupation on Irish soil for over 800 years, a reason why this era held importance in Ireland’s history."
http://www.yourirish.com/history/medieval/normans/
DT

This is what is grown or raised in the different regions of Ireland.
DT

About 6% of the agricultural acreage is used for growing cereals, 1.5% for growing root and green crops, and the balance for pasture and hay
Read more: http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Ireland-AGRICULTURE.html
DT

"The Medieval Period or Middle Ages occurred after the Golden Age Period in Ireland. People were already coming from all over Europe to study in Ireland’s monasteries, to trade and even settle."
DT
http://www.yourirish.com/history/medieval/

Today Christianity in Ireland is still popular with the majority of the population practising their religious beliefs on a weekly basis or even daily.
DT
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/

"After Christianity was introduced to Ireland the Irish Church set about re-introducing Christianity to Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire, they set-up religious settlements in France, and Italy."
DT
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/

Here is a couple of photos of the parade in Ireland.
DT

The Ireland Parade covers 2.7 KM through the heart of historic Dublin City.
DT
http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/parade/bands

"While 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed daily around the world, on St Patrick's Day that number rises to 13 million"

JL

http://www.ireland.com/en-us/events/festivals/articles/st-patricks-day/

Here's a look at how big the crowds are at some of the St. Patricks Day parades in Ireland!

JL

"The St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin is a five-day event of outstanding Irish and international entertainments, with a huge street carnival held on the 17th March with parades along O'Connell Street and through the centre of Ireland."

JL

http://www.discoveringireland.com/st-patricks-day-events-in-ireland/

There are all kinds of events that go on in Ireland during the week of St. Patrick's Day! Check some of them out here!"

JL

http://www.discoveringireland.com/st-patricks-day-events-in-ireland/

"Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green."

JL

http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

"Today Christianity in Ireland is still popular with the majority of the population practising their religious beliefs on a weekly basis or even daily." - DT
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/

"Christian’s in Ireland become known for their monastic lifestyle, they changed the way Christianity would be taught but also how they lived."
DT
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/

"Dunluce Castle is located dramatically close to a headland that plunges straight into the sea, along the North Antrim coast, and was the headquarters of the MacDonnell Clan. While there is evidence that parts of the castle date back to the 14th century, the first record of it is from 1513 when it belonged to the MacQuillans."

JL

http://www.causewaycoastandglens.com/P2819-Dunluce-Castle-Medieval-Irish-Castle-on-the-Antrim-Coast-Bushmills.aspx

"Ireland is dotted with many awe inspiring monuments, one of the most famous being the ancient Poulbrone Portal Tomb. The name literally means “The hole of sorrows"

JL

http://www.irishtourism.com/must-see-attractions-in-ireland/historic-sites-buildings-in-ireland/1227

"Its establishment in the sixth century is attributed to St. Molaise and it features stone churches and a beehive hut enclosed in a circular dry-stone wall reaching up to 15 feet high in places. There are 16 station turas, or pilgrim circuit, that mixes pagan and Christian religious traditions"

JL

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/historic-sites-in-ireland-and-northern-ireland/ #/ring-fort-inishmurray-ireland_75023_600x450.jpg

These are pictures of what the Book of Kells looked like.
http://www.yourirish.com/the-book-of-kells
DT

"The monks were extremely intelligent, the spoke and wrote Latin but also had great skills in art as proven with the creation of some of the finest illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells".
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/
DT

"Christian’s in Ireland become known for their monastic lifestyle, they changed the way Christianity would be taught but also how they lived".
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/christianity/
DT

Christianity Arrives in Ireland - The History of Ireland Christianity arrives in Ireland and attempts are made to convert the pagans. St Patrick arrives to also help spread the beliefs of Christianity.

"The Skellig Islands are called Na Scealaga in Gaelige. The islands are two small, steep and rocky islands lying about 10 miles west of Bolus Head on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. They are famous for their thriving wild bird populations including gannets and puffins, and also for an early Christian monastery that is now a world heritage site."

JL

http://www.ireland101.com/page/famous-irish-landmarks