Ireland’s current flag consists of three colors: white, orange, and green. This flag was created in 1848 by Thomas Francis Meagher, an Irish nationalist and revolutionary who battled for his country’s freedom from the British. According to him, the white in the flag’s center depicts peace between the Irish people (represented by the green hue) … Read more
During the Gaelic era, the Irish delighted to amuse their guests by playing the harp. It has remained a popular emblem of Ireland ever since. In the eighth century, Benedictine monks used the harp in their writings. It was also shown on coinage from the 1500s. It was also included in the banners that were … Read more
Many people all across the world are familiar with the fable of the leprechaun and his pot of gold. In Irish legend, a leprechaun is a fairy-like creature. The leprechaun is usually shown as a bearded elderly man of dwarfish stature, dressed in green. He’s also believed to like all kinds of mischief and pranks.
This sign is a spin-off of the Christian cross. The circle that circumnavigates the cross’s junction is typically thought to signify a merger of ancient and new ways of thinking. According to legend, St. Patrick blended the Christian cross with the pagan solar symbol. However, several historians claim that Irish monks employed stone Celtic crosses … Read more
Anyone who sees this three-leafed shrub immediately associates it with Ireland. The shamrock is a three-leafed clover that can be found in abundance throughout Ireland. Some believe that St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, used the shamrock to preach Christianity in Ireland since the plant’s three leaves represent the Holy Trinity. Others claim that in Celtic … Read more
Two hands are holding a crowned heart in this loving symbol. The Claddagh is an emblem that represents love, friendship, and loyalty. Some believe the right hand of the emblem represents Dagda, the father of the Celtic gods, and the left hand represents Anu, the mother goddess. Beathauile, a mystical, universal Celtic spirit, is thought … Read more