St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is widely celebrated for bringing Christianity to the country. His exact birthdate is uncertain, but he is generally believed to have lived in the late 4th and early 5th centuries. The most commonly accepted date of his death is March 17, which is now celebrated as St. Patrick's Day.
The most well-known story about St. Patrick is that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to the Irish people, thus helping to convert them to Christianity. Despite popular legend, there is no definitive evidence that he banished snakes from Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day has become a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by parades, wearing of green attire, public festivals, and the decoration of various landmarks with green lights. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and is also widely celebrated in other parts of the world, especially where there are large Irish communities.
St. Patrick played a significant role in the history of Ireland, and his legacy continues to be celebrated not only as a religious figure but also as a symbol of Irish identity and culture.
Things I did in Ireland.
1. Guinness Storehouse: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about the brewing process of Ireland's famous stout, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Gravity Bar.
2. Temple Bar: Experience the lively atmosphere of Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter, known for its pubs, restaurants, and vibrant street art.
3. National Museum of Ireland: Explore the National Museum of Ireland, which has several branches across the city, showcasing artifacts related to archaeology, history, and natural history.
4. The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most iconic natural landmarks, renowned for their stunning beauty and dramatic coastal scenery. Here's some information about them
5. Rock of Cashel set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, the Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland. Among the monuments to be found there is a round tower, a high cross, a Romanesque chapel, a Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a fifteenth-century Tower House.
6. Blarney Castle is built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Now it might have something to do with the Blarney stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found on the top of the tower.
7. Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village, by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage as tourist attractions.
8. The Ring of Kerry is a scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula in southwest Ireland’s County Kerry. Its 179km-long, circular route takes in rugged and verdant coastal landscapes and rural seaside villages. Skellig Michael, a rocky island with an abandoned 7th-century Christian monastery, is a major destination point, with several boats from Portmagee making the 12km crossing during the warmer months.
9. Trim Castle is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m². Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath.
10. Ballyseede Castle
Just outside Tralee, in Kerry, Ballyseede Castle Hotel’s ghostly legend is deeply interwoven with the story of the rose. In the 1500s, the castle ownership lay with Sir Edward Denny who rented the property to the Blennerhassetts, before they built their home on the site. On Midsummer's Day, 21st June, the payment of a single red rose would be exchanged as a ground rent for the castle. A lot of people independently would say that at different times of the year on the main staircase, they get a very strong smell of roses. The scent is an eerie aromatic announcement that precedes the appearance of the ghost of Ballyseede - Hilda Blennerhassett. She is mostly seen “roaming around” the upper floor
bedrooms of the castle and the main staircase. Patrons who frequent the hotel bar recall catching glimpses of an old woman in a black Victorian dress.
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