Ireland and the Shamrock

In this first post, I am doing Ireland and the Shamrock. I chose this as my first post as I live in Ireland and I think its a good place to start.

The Shamrock (Seamróg)                                                                     

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamrock

       The shamrock is a three leaved plant,                                
       also known as a three leaved
       leaved clover. It is grown all around                      
       the world is countries like Tasmania,                    
      England and South Africa but is most                      
       famously associated with Ireland.    
                       

Ireland (Éireann)

Ireland is a small island situated just west of Great Britain. It is split into Northern Ireland, which is part of Great Britain and Southern Ireland, which is a republic. The capital is Dublin City, which is in county Dublin. There are around 4.8  million people in the South. Ireland is well known for its friendly people and amazing        culture.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Connection between Plant and Country

   Ireland is associated with the shamrock by the famous saint, St Patrick. He became a missionary to the Irish people after he was brought by pirates from England. To help the Irish to understand about the Trinity, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, he used a shamrock. He told them how the three leaves are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and that the stalk holds them all together symbolising how they are one. This was around the 4th Century A.D. During the 19th Century, people began wearing shamrocks and decorating all things Irish with them. Now, it is a popular and well recognised symbol of Ireland.      

Websites used:

www.countrymeters.info/en/ireland

www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/shamrock-plant.html

www.biography.com/people/st-patrick-9434729#synopsis

www.fantasy-ireland.com/shamrock-ledgend.html