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Cultural Scrapbook. Ireland - Sema Rivas. Population/ Ethnic Makeup Facts. This chart shows the different densities in different parts of Ireland. This chart shows the change in population in Ireland from 1970-1996+. The different ethnicities in Ireland. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cultural Scrapbook
Ireland-Sema Rivas
Population/ Ethnic Makeup Facts
This chart shows the change in population in Ireland from1970-1996+.
This chart shows the differentdensities in different parts of Ireland.
The different ethnicities in Ireland
Population/ Ethnic Makeup Facts (Cont)
• Ireland’s has a population of 4.5 million
• Each year it grows 1.1%• Over 61 percent live in urban areas
• The majority of people in Ireland are Celtic
Language
These signs show different words of the Irish language, and then the translation in English
Language (Cont)• The main language is Irish Gaelic,
which is also known as Irish• Irish is spoken on a daily basis in
Celtic families• English is Ireland’s second language• English is the instructed language in
school, however Irish is a mandatory course
Religion
These are just 3 of thedifferent types of religionsPracticed in Ireland. Two areRoman Catholic and Christian.
Religion (Cont)• Approximately 87% of people in
Ireland are Roman catholic• About 3 percent belongs to the
Anglican Church of Ireland• The other 10% are different beliefs
such as Christian and non-Christian
Interpersonal Relations/ Gestures/ Greetings
This is a common thing said in Ireland.it means God to you and is away to greet someone. In response, a person would say Dia is Muire duit,which means God and Mary to you.
The most typical way of greeting someoneIs by shaking their hand.
Interpersonal Relations/ Gestures/ Greetings (Cont)
• People typically greet each other with the shaking of hands
• Many English phrases are used such as How are you and Good morning/ Good evening
• Friends are called by first names while people of higher status the titles Mr., Mrs., Miss., and Dr. are used.
Holidays
These three holidays are celebrated in Ireland.
New Years
Christmas
St. Patrick’s Day
Holidays (Cont)• The main public holidays are New
years and St. Patrick’s Day• Easter is also celebrated but is
celebrated from Friday to Monday• Christmas is also a holiday
celebrated
Dating/ Marriage
Most couples get married in a church
Young people attend Proms and other Dances
Dating/ Marriage (Cont)• More than 70% choose Catholic
weddings• Divorce was banned until 1995• Dating and marriage is basically the
same as the U.S.• Ceremonies held in a church consist of
two parts: a religious ceremony and the civil component of signing the civil register.
Food
The Irish have simple meals at home, but also eat at fast food places. Theyeat in the lat evening.
Food (Cont)
• Irish people eat three meals a day• Supper is served much later in the evening • Irish dishes are simple• European dishes are popular to the Irish
culture as well• Fast food restaurants can be found in Ireland
too
CLOTHING
Clothes that keep the people of Ireland warm are warm
Clothing (Cont)• Wear earth tones• Warm colors are popular• Woolen items are typical because of
the cooler weather• People dress conservatively in public• Shorts are not normally worn
Sports/ Recreation
Soccer
Rugby
Gaelic Football
Camogie
Sports/ Recreation (Cont)• Popular sports are hurling and Gaelic
football• Gaelic football is a cross between
football and soccer• The woman’s version of hurling is
called camogie• Soccer and rugby are popular as well
Arts
Arts (Cont)• Literature is a major part of the Irish culture• Irish artists and writers are inspired by the
country’s history and mythology• Ireland’s music is thousands of years old• Irish music is mixed with contemporary forms
of music• Instruments that are use are flutes, bagpipes,
fiddles, harps, button accordions and more