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Irish History, Irish Symbols

The Irish Harp, Ireland’s Official Symbol.

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by hannah

05
Nov

What do Irish passports, coins and pints have in common? Why, it’s the Irish Harp of course! Despite the fame of the shamrock, it’s the harp that has the honorable position of Ireland’s official emblem. But why is this musical instrument so important to our country? Let us start at the beginning… The Early Harp […]

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Irish History

Saint Patrick & the Shamrock

Posted on March 3, 2021November 5, 2021 by hannah

03
Mar

Very few symbols are more intertwined with Irish culture & identity than Saint Patrick & the shamrock. Thanks to his internationally celebrated feast day, the saint’s name is recognisable world wide. But why is Ireland’s patron saint always portrayed with the small plant? Who was Saint Patrick? Irelands most famous saint was not Irish at […]

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