"Éire go Brách" Ireland by Enzo

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<center>My home, Éire, the Emerald Isle,
The Land of Saints and Scholars, Ireland. </center>

Here is just a few basic things that surprisingly many people do not know about Ireland;
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<li>Yes we do have our own native language, it is called Gaelic or more commonly known simply as Irish. It is nothing like english! It is the oldest of the Celtic languages. And yes every Irish person can speak some Irish, although the number of really fluent speakers is quite low. Spoken by a true native-speaker it is quite a beautiful language. You will see this language on most sign posts throughout the country. There is also an Irish Language TV station and radio station where you can sample this.</li>
<li>The two most popular and important sports in Ireland are our two national sports Gaelic Football and Hurling. I will add info on these sports in a <a href="/m/.7645/article/166/6/4/?s=o">travelogue</a> for you sports buffs out there. There is another popular national sport called Handball which is played in almost every boys school in the country. But this is totally different to the Handball played in the rest of the world.</li>
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Did you know that although the Republic has a population of around 3.7 million people, approx. 80 million people around the world can claim to be Irish, including in America approx. 40 million registered as Irish-Americam...and 35-40% of Australians can claim Irish ancestry...wow!!

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The Irish language...just a sample..
Anyone interested in learning Irish?? Probably not, but anyway here are some useful phrases, i will add phonetics soon;

Dia duit; Good day;
Dia's Muire duit; Same to you.
Conas atá tú?; How are you?;
Táim go maith.; I am well.
Dia anseo isteach!; God save all here!
(This is said on entering a house or room...it's a group greeting)
Slán leat (said to one leaving); Goodbye
Slán agat (said by one leaving); Goodbye
Slán abhaile! (slawn aWALyuh); Safe home!



Some other phrases...
An bhfuil Béarla agat?; Can you speak English?
Is mise Éanna; I am Enda
C'ainm atá ort? or Cad is ainm duit?; What's your name?
Cá as tú?; Where are you from? Is as_____mé.; I'm from______.
Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí?; Where do you live?
Tá mé i mo chónaí i(n)____ ; I live in (at)______.
An dtuigeann tú? ;Do you understand?
Tuigim; I understand. Ní thuigim; I don't understand.


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Do you want to know what your country is called in Irish?? I've moved this to the travelogues, not all countries are there...just mail me if you want to know what it is..

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The Irish National anthem, in both Irish and English, is also included in that travelogue if you are interested...just click for the next chapter...

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If you are really looking for good travel info on Ireland check out these Ireland pages, they are much better than mine.

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<li><a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.35275/166/?s=24117645">Anisha1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.65870/166/?s=24117645">Kathy Collins</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.11426/166/?s=24117645">Jber</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.91190/166/?s=24117645">Richiecdisc</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.196/166/?s=24117645">Athena</a></li>
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Also worth checking out are;
<a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.54559/166/?s=15967645">Knoto</a>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.63444/166/?s=15967645">Luciano</a>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.46292/166/?s=15967645">Happyhourkid</a>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.64943/166/?s=15967645">Celticbhoy07</a>.

Special Mention;
<a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.84041/166/?s=87317645">Sabs (sabine)</A>;
<a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.84220/1167/?s=18137645">Bigs' Dublin Page</A>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.28141/166/?s=35097645">Bhodgson</A>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.73965/166/?s=35097645">Lochlainn</A>; <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.108352/?s=10027645">Lauriejeanne</a>.

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Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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IrishFem Sep 3, 2003 at 5:52 AM

Loved your advice on drinking Guinness. I still can't drink the stuff and have sampled many a pint... :-)
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iza_se Dec 9, 2002 at 5:25 AM

Nice to read about Uaimh na Gréine!! thanks
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barryg23 Aug 4, 2002 at 8:09 AM

your right about DJ - we call him God in Kilkenny:)
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dedeckerm. Jul 8, 2002 at 4:32 AM

Great page, excellent job !
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pginer Jun 30, 2002 at 8:56 AM

Thanks for your info! I am going there!
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matcrazy1 Jun 22, 2002 at 7:05 AM

One word: FANTASTIC! (country and page) - I`m going to visit!
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martinelli Jun 20, 2002 at 5:12 AM

EXCELLENT!
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mcharlton Jun 16, 2002 at 9:34 AM

Wonderful country and would love to vist.
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highd Jun 9, 2002 at 1:58 AM

Great page & so much information !!!
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Jolie_2002 May 22, 2002 at 1:40 AM

excellent, great, amazing page!