Many students from other parts of Europe went to study in Irish monasteries and they became famous for their learning. Studies included poetry, arts literature, and gospel.
They preserved scriptures such as the bible, and also secular literature, traditions, and history. Monasteries also served as a haven for scholars.
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
There are many Orthodox Christian monasteries throughout the globe. The most famous is Mount Athos in Greece, which houses hundreds of monasteries.
Saint Columbanus was a sixth century Irish missionary who founded several monasteries in northeastern France.
Sanchi, which is located in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for famous in the world for stupas, monolithic Asokan pillar, temples, and monasteries.
Three famous Irish drinks are Guinness (stout), Jameson (whiskey), and Bailey's Irish Cream (liqueur).
James Joyce was a famous Irish author.
Kathleen Watkins who is married to Gay Byrne.
Cáiliúil.
JFK-President of the USA John Fredrick Kennedy wasn't an Irish immigrant.
Conleth Manning has written: 'Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary' -- subject(s): Architecture, Medieval, Buildings, structures, Church architecture, Medieval Architecture 'Early Irish monasteries' -- subject(s): Christian antiquities, Monasteries
It has a strong Irish culture. It is famous for Irish music and dance and the use of the Irish language.