Слайд 1Where is Ireland
Ireland is a small island on the western
edge of Europe. It is in the Atlantic Ocean separated
by the Irish sea from Britain.
There are only 5 million people now but in the past there were over 10 million, many have emigrated to live in other countries.
Слайд 2I’m Irish.
Do you know anybody famous from Ireland or
anything about Ireland?
Слайд 3Today Ireland and the U.K. are two different countries.
There
are 32 counties in Ireland. 26 counties are part of
an independent ‘Republic of Ireland’, but 6 counties in the north are still part of the ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’.
The independent republic of Ireland speaks English but has it’s own government, army and laws. Instead of the Queen it has a president and instead of the pound it uses the euro.
Слайд 4The Leprechaun is a famous symbol of Ireland.
These little
magical men were cheeky and mischievous. The liked trouble, but
if you caught one, he had to give you a pot of gold, usually found under a rainbow. But be careful, if you didn’t look at him, he could disappear. Irish mythology is full of many funny and scary creatures and legends.
Слайд 5Conas ata tu?
This means how are you in irish. You
can say ‘Ta me go maith’ (I’m good)
Слайд 6Irish History
Ireland has a long history full of war, famine
and emigration.
In the past Ireland has been shaped by
many people, Celts from Europe, Vikings from Scandinavia, Normans from France, Scots from Scotland and English from England.
In the past Ireland was part of the UK and a colony of the British Empire, but after many years of war and unhappiness most of Ireland became an independent country in 1922. However the north of Ireland wanted to remain part of the the UK and there still are problems there.
Слайд 7The national colour of Ireland is green.
Can you guess
why? ‘Glas’ is green in Irish.
Слайд 8What is Ireland like?
Ireland is a beautiful and green land
with lots of small villages, hills, mountains, beaches, valleys castles,
bays and lovely towns and cities. The people are famous for being friendly, funny, musical and good at telling stories. In Ireland ‘the gift of the gab’ means that you can talk a lot.
The land is described as the ‘Emerald Isle’ and having ‘forty shades of green.
Ireland has two languages, English and Irish (Gaelic). Most Irish people can speak both, but usually speak English. Everybody must learn both in School. In some parts of Ireland, they only try and speak Irish. Some of the best writers in English were from Ireland. ‘Dia dhuit’ means hello.
Слайд 10Ireland’s name in the Irish language is Eire.
Слайд 11Food and drinks
Traditional Irish food includes a Big Irish breakfast,
Brown Soda Bread, Irish Stew, Bacon & Cabbage, Milk, Butter,
Cheese, Cream, Beef, Seafood and Potatoes, and drinks like Tea, Whiskey, Irish Coffee, Baileys and Guinness Stout (Black Beer)
Whiskey was invented in Ireland and the word whiskey comes from ‘Uisce beatha’ (which means ‘water of life’ in the Irish language)
Слайд 12Irish Sports
Irish people play many sports like soccer and rugby
and but they also have some sports only played in
Ireland, like Gaelic Football and Hurling.
Ireland also produces some of the world’s best race horses
Many top soccer players playing in Britain come form Ireland, as well as many Olympic athletes especially boxers.
Some of the biggest surfing in the world is in Ireland
Слайд 14Irish Animals
The Irish countryside is full of farms and animals.
The
typical farm animals are cows, sheep and pigs.
In the
wild there are deer, foxes, badgers, hares and other small animals.
Слайд 16Irish Weather
Ireland is famous for it’s rainy weather, and in
some parts there might be over 260 rainy days every
year
‘Ta se ag cur baiste’ means ‘It’s raining’ in Irish.
But it’s never very hot or very cold and there isn’t much snow.
Слайд 17‘Is maith liom ________’
This means ‘like _________’ in Irish. Is
maith liom Vietnam.
Слайд 18Famous Irish People
There have been many famous Irish people especially
in Britain and America, where many soldiers, politicians, actors, musicians,
writers and leaders have been Irish. But also in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South America, Spain and France.
Today there are many Irish actors and musicians and even a famous President with Irish ancestors.
Every time you see a name with Mac, or Mc or O’ in it you know they could have had Irish ancestors.
Слайд 19Do you recognize any of these Irish People?
Слайд 20What about this one?
Barack Obama is one of the latest
American President’s who can trace his ancestors to Ireland. Others
include Clinton, Kennedy, Nixon, and Reagan
Слайд 21Go Raibh Mile Maith Agat
Which means ‘A Thousand Thank Yous’
in Irish. Thank you.