Ireland Heritage project By JARED BAUMMER World map

Ireland Heritage project By: JARED BAUMMER

World map includes Ireland

Population and where it ranks among other countries • The population of Ireland is 4, 450, 464 people. • Among other countries it is ranked 120 th

Life expectancy and rank among other countries • The life expectancy is 79. 9 years old • That ranks 29 th among the other countries of the world

Religion • The main religion in Ireland is roman Catholicism • The basic beliefs of Roman Catholicism is that there is one god. He created the heavens and the earth. Also that a virgin named Mary gave birth to the son of god. His name was Jesus. It is believed that Jesus was sent to earth to everyone from their sins.

language • The language in Ireland is Irish • • • hello – hello How are you – conas ata tu Please – le do thoil Thank you – go raibh maith agat Goodbye - bennacht

St. Patrick's day • St. Patrick's day is a celebration for the saint called St. Patrick. To celebrate this day people wear green but in Ireland it is more common to gather shamrocks to symbolize the teaching of the holly trinity by St. Patrick. Also shamrocks would be pinned to peoples coats.

The cliffs of moher • One reason people would want to visit the cliffs of moher is because of its majestic scenery and there you can look at the mountains and explore ancient buildings which were once used as watch towers to warn agents invading Vikings.

Flag of Ireland

The colors • The orange stands for protestant minority • The green is for the catholic majority • The white is for the hope for peace and unity between them

Soda bread • • • 1 and half baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder Half teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons white sugar Half cup butter 2 and half cups all purpose flour 1 cup raisins Half cup carrots 2 teaspoons caraway seeds ¾ cup milk ¾ tablespoon apple cider vinegar