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1. Irish dancing is a big part of their culture. They dress up in folk costumes and dance usually at folk festivals and celebrations. www.ndoylefineart.com
www.australiangeographic.com.au 2. Bagpipes are a huge instrument in Irish culture.
www.internations.org 3. The catholic cross is seen as a crucifixion of Jesus.c
4. An Irish staple to any family meals is Irish stew. It consists of potatoes, onions, thyme, lamb and sometimes beef, carrots, chicken stock, and chives.
5.Colcannon is a famous side dish in Ireland usually made from mashed potatoes, kale, and milk or cream.
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Carrots and potatoes are found in almost every meal usually steamed and mashed. Another staple is beef. Cows are a heavy crop in Ireland and therefore they are an Irish favorite.
Ireland is also known for their beer. Ever been to an Irish Pub? If so, then you would find a lot of Irish brewed beers and alcoholic beverages. Just like California is with wine, Ireland is known for their beer.
One of Ireland's most played sports is soccer. Aviva Stadium in Dublin is home to the Republic of Ireland National Football Team with Martin O'Neill as the head coach. Their Fifa ranking as of November 2014 is 61 and they are hungry to win at the next Summer Olympics in 2016.
www.eurac.edu: Irish is a Gaelic language of the Indo-European family with 64,916 people speaking it in Northern Ireland. The public body of Foras ne Gaeilge is the main promoter of this language throughout Ireland.