History of Ireland

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.

The headless horseman in Irish folklore is known as the Dullahan. This figure is often depicted riding a black horse while carrying their own severed head, which they use as a lantern to search for souls. The appearance of the Dullahan is considered an omen of death in Irish mythology.

No, poinsettias are not considered bad luck. In fact, they are often associated with the holiday season and are popular decorations during that time. They are generally viewed as symbols of celebration and joy.

The Great Irish Famine ended through a combination of factors such as improved weather conditions, increased relief efforts by the government and charitable organizations, and a gradual recovery of the potato crop. Additionally, emigration played a significant role as many Irish people left the country in search of better opportunities.

In Irish folklore, a small mischievous elf is typically known as a leprechaun. Leprechauns are believed to be solitary creatures who are skilled at making and mending shoes. They are known for their trickery and playfulness, often hiding their pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

not in the area in which i was reared - south east. i can't answer for everywhere else. No way! green is not a symbol of bad luck in Ireland.It shows of prosperous green lands. Im from the west coast. I have never heard of it being unlucky It did in years gone by. Green is the favourite colour of the Little People. If you wore too much of it, you could offend them and they would dry your cows, steal your children, ruin your crops etc. This belief only died out in the mid twentieth century.

Certainly my Grandparents would not wear green, and very little green cloth was sold here until the 1950s. Answer I grew up in Dublin (born 1932) and nobody thought green unlucky; you saw it everywhere. Gates, railings, fences, letterboxes, telephone booths etc were always painted green. Since ancient time Ireland has been known as the Emerald Isle and the old Irish flag was green with a gold harp. Green was symbolic of Ireland and of Irish nationalism and perhaps some people may have avoided wearing it in case they might be suspected of being "rebels". (Cf. references to green in rebel songs: Wearing of the green - 1798; Boolavogue - 1898; Wrap the green flag round me - 1916). I never heard that green was unlucky until I started mixing with English people and assumed their belief was based on the association green/Irish and the fact that their Irish "subjects" had always given them trouble!

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be ever at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face

The rain fall softly on your fields

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

"Go n-eiri an bothar leat!" The first e and the second i have accents over them when written in Irish. Pronounced guh nyree on bowhar latt It literally means "may the road rise with you".

Three Traditional Irish blessings/toasts for a new home:


May your home be bright with cheer,
May your cares all disappear,
May contentment come your way,
And may laughter fill your day.


Wishing you always—
Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire—
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you—
And all that your heart might desire!


May you have warm words
on a cold evening,
A full moon on a dark night,
And the road downhill
all the way to your door.

three Irish drinks are

Guinness,Irish coffee, Irish rum

the original fianna were legendary warriors who fought to protect Ireland from various invaders, witches, demons etc. led by the great Fionn Mac Cumhail, and including the saga of Diarmuid and Gr�inne. they ended after the return from tir na n�g (the land of youth), after many centuries, of Ois�n, who falling from his horse instantly became a very old man and died. since then in the 19th and 20th centuries some groups used the name "Fianna" in an attempt to establish a sort of respectable cultural pedigree. most famous is Fianna Fail, irelands largest political party. the term fianna or fine just means warriors/soldiers or even more loosely, a tribe.

A kitchen house is typically a room within your house that you call the kitchen. This is where you cook, prepare meals, and eat. However, "The Kitchen House" is also a book.