IRELAND

 Special thanks to Jodie for her oral presentation on Ireland:

 


Test your knowledge about Ireland

- qUIZ  http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/ireland/challenge

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Take a virtual voyage through Ireland's most amazing sites by clicking:

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                                                         IRISH FOOD

                                                              

National Dishes

 Ireland is famous for its seafood with smoked salmon, smoked fish, oysters, mussels and
crab topping the bill. The country also produces excellent lamb, beef pork, black pudding,
farmhouse cheese, soda bread and, of course, Guinness and maybe a drop of whiskey!

Irish stew, "ballymaloe" or "stobhach gaelach" as it is called in Gaelic,is a traditional dish made from lamb or mutton as well as potatoes,onions, and parsley. It is a filling, flavourful dish made with the cheapest, most readily-available ingredients. The Irish raised primarily
sheep and root crops for subsistence. The sheep provided wool for warm clothing, milk for drinking and making cheese, and eventuallyfood. Potatoes were the main food crop, prior to the potato famine.

 

Colcannon is a traditional Irish food made from mashed potatoes, cabbage (or kale), butter, salt, and pepper. It can contain other ingredients such as milk, cream, leeks, onions, chives or garlic. It is a cheap, year-round staple food. 
An Irish Halloween tradition is to serve colcannon with prizes of small coins concealed in it.

Traditional Irish Breakfast - This is one of the glories of the Irish table and can include grilled bacon, black pudding (= boudin noir)and good quality sausages, tomatoes grilled with butter and chives, flat mushrooms and soda and potato bread. Nowadays, with the more hectic lifestyle, it is confined to weekend treats and holidays - not to be missed, it sets you up for the day!






FAMOUS IRISH PEOPLE

James  Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early 20th century;Joyce is best known for Ulysses (1922)

Oscar Wilde:
This famous Irish personality was one of the most successful writers ever. Oscar Wilde's - The Picture of Dorian Gray, was amongst his most renowned works.

 

  Mary Robinson was elected to office in 1990---a milestone event in Irish society---not only was she the first woman president of Ireland, she was, at the time, one of only three female heads of state in the world. She resigned the presidency on Sept. 12, 1997, 11 weeks short of her full 7 year term, to accept the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Paul David Hewson (Bono):Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono of the U2 group was born in Dublin in Ireland. The Irish band U2 has many smash hits to their credit. Bono is also the creative head behind the lyrics of the songs. Bono is also known for his controversial lyrics as well. 

This talented artist also has numerous awards to his credit. He has also tried his hand at acting. Bono is also engaged in extensive humanitarian work.

 


Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist.
After Remington Steele, Brosnan appeared in films such as The Fourth Protocol and Mrs. Doubtfire. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in four films between 1995 and 2002. He also provided his voice and likeness to Bond in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. During this period, he also took the lead in other films such as Dante's Peak and the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. After leaving the role of Bond, he has starred in such successes as The Matador (nominated for a Golden Globe, 2005), Mamma Mia (2008), and The Ghost Writer (2010