Visit Ireland. Click here to see beautiful pictures of Ireland.
1/ What are the two parts of Ireland ?
Where is it situated ?
Name the different people who invaded Ireland. Here
2/Look at the page and write what the symbols of Ireland are :
3/What was the name the Romans gave Ireland ? Click here
4/ Find the other 2 names of Ireland.
5/Here : Why did Saint Patrick use the shamrock ?
What is a shamrock in French ?
6/ What is a celtic cross like ?
Is it a cross in a triangle ?
Is it a cross in a square ?
Is it a cross in a circle ?
Look at the photos on the page.
7/Read page 5 of this slide show to find out about the animals in Ireland.
8/ What is the legend about snakes in Ireland ? Click here.
9/Saint Patrick. Look here.
When is Saint Patrick celebrated ?
Where are there any parades ?
How many Americans have Irish ancestors ?
10/ What is a Leprechaun ? Play this game
11/ Draw a timeline for Ireland, with the following events :
– when the Celts arrived on the island.
– when Ireland became Christian.
– when the British King sent Protestant farmers who took the land of Catholic farmers.
– when it became impossible for Catholics to vote or to own land or to practice their religion.
– the time of the Great Potato Famine that caused the immigration of a million of people.
– when the country was divided into two parts.
– when peace started to exist seriously.
12/Find the names of 3 typical Irish dishes, with their main ingredients.
