History of Ireland

Before adopting the euro, Ireland used the Irish pound (punt) as its currency. The Irish pound was introduced in 1928, replacing the Irish pound sterling. It was in use until 2002, when Ireland transitioned to the euro (€) as part of the Eurozone. The euro has since become the official currency of Ireland.

hair colour can be inherited from grandparents, great grandparents etc, not just from parents, so its very likely that a grandparent had red hair - of course no one may remember what the colour was many many years ago!

It is called a four leaf clover because it is a clover plant with four leaves, rather than the usual three leaves found on most clovers. The rarity of finding a clover with four leaves is considered lucky in many cultures.

A rainbow appears when sunlight is refracted and reflected by raindrops in the sky, creating a spectrum of colors. Rainbows can occur when there is a combination of sunlight and rain, usually during or after a rain shower.

The city on the east coast of Halifax Bay is Halifax, located in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a major economic and cultural hub in Atlantic Canada, known for its maritime history, vibrant waterfront, and historic sites.

Rainbow roses are real roses that have dyes injected into the steams to give the flowering part of the rose a rainbow effect. Rainbow roses can be purchased online and delivered from web sites such as JustFlowers.com, among others that you can locate by using google.

No, having a bad temper is not specifically an Irish trait. Traits like temperament are influenced by a combination of individual personality, upbringing, and life experiences rather than being specific to a particular nationality.

Ireland did not fight in World War I as it was under British rule at that time. Many Irishmen, however, volunteered to fight with the British Army. The Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin during the war led to increased support for Irish independence.

ambiguous. It often involves nuances, perspectives, and interpretations that may lead to differing understandings. It is crucial to critically analyze information and engage in open dialogue to uncover a more comprehensive truth.

In French, "good luck" is translated as "bonne chance."

According to a very useful history and guide to sources, www.skibbereen.ie/microsite/skibbereen_famine/HTML/intro

Establishing how many died in the Skibbereen area during the Famine is problematic but a figure of 28,000 deaths and a further 8,000 emigrated, from population of 105,000 may be reasonable. Further, it was the poorest who were hit worst. Between 1847 and 1852 holdings of less than 15 acres declined by 31%; holdings greater than 30 acres increased by 63%. Pre Famine Skibbereen society was obliterated.Most of those who died in the Famine in Skibbereen were buried in the abbey graveyard, where a Famine Memorial stands with the inscription: 'Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps.CXV-5.' 'Erected to the memory of those departed ones who fell victims to the awful famine of 1846 and 1847. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. May they rest in peace. Amen.'

Harrowing images were intended to shock, like those of starving children in Africa on television are today. The commentary makes it clear that 'our main object in the publication of this series of Illustrations is to direct public sympathy to the suffering poor of these localities'.

The situation in Skibbereen was also the focus of a number of national newspaper reports. It soon became a byword for human suffering. As early as March 1847, the Liverpool Journal headed a report on fever deaths in Webster's Court, off Oriel Street, Liverpool - 'A Skibbereen In Liverpool'.

The scenes we have witnessed at Skibbereen, equal any thing that has been recorded by history, or could be conceived by the imagination. Famine, typhusfever, dysentery, and a disease hitherto unknown, are sweeping away the whole population. The poor are not the only sufferers: fever is spreading to every class, and even the rich are becoming involved in the same destruction.Narrative of a Journey from Oxford to Skibbereen during the year of the Irish Famine by Lord Dufferin and G F Boyle (Oxford, 1847).

Early in 1847, two aristocratic young Oxford undergraduates, Lord Dufferin and G F Boyle, visited Skibbereen. Shocked by what they saw, they published their Narrative of a Journey from Oxford to Skibbereen to raise funds for famine relief. They described how, in some cottages, 'dead bodies had lain putrefying in the midst of the sick remnant of their families, none strong enough to remove them, until the rats and decay made it difficult to recognise that they had been human beings'.

The number of people who die from crime annually varies by country. In the United States, for example, there were around 19,000 homicides in 2020. Globally, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates around 464,000 intentional homicides worldwide in 2017.

In 1961 it was 2,818,341 in the Republic and 1,425,042 in the north.

Approximately there are 3 million Irish passport holders. But there are still countless of Irish people that donÕt have a passport.

The area around the Phoenix Park, Island Bridge, etc, while on the Northside was historically covered by the Kilmainham (on the Southside, Dublin 8) postal exchange, and therefor was identified by the Dublin 8 postal code. This was checked with An Post head office.

Collectors have been known to find dozens a week for use in arts and crafts. In clover, about 1 in every 10,000 sprouts has 4 leaflets instead of the usual 3.

One collector, Edward Martin, reportedly found over 160,000 in his lifetime (by age 76 in 2008).

In 2010, scientists at the University of Georgia discovered the gene for the recessive 4th leaflet in white clover, which might be artificially induced to produce greater numbers of the rare plant type.

There are many forms of discrimination. The most commonly referred to is race discrimination. However, people have been subject to discrimination based on age, sex, religion, height, weight, language, physical disabilities...and the list goes on. Perhaps the best answer to the question would be: "...based primarily on some non-relative characteristic."

They are known as the travelling community.

All ethnic groups have black hair on occasion. So yes.

Ethnic diversity refers to the presence of a variety of different ethnic groups within a particular community or population. It encompasses differences in cultural traditions, languages, beliefs, and practices among individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. Embracing ethnic diversity fosters inclusivity, understanding, and appreciation for different perspectives and experiences.

Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer, likely spoke with an Irish accent given his upbringing in Dublin. However, details about his exact accent are unknown as recordings of his speech do not exist.

The author of "May the road rise to meet you" is not definitively known. This blessing is a traditional Irish blessing that has been passed down through generations and is often used to wish blessings and good fortune upon others.