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	Irish people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Irish insular culture developed as a result of cultural exchange with Celtic groups on mainland Europe, the peoples of Britain and the native Irish.
		Another common Irish surname of Norman Irish origin is the 'de' habitational prefix, meaning 'of the' and originally signifying prestige and land ownership.
		It is predominately religion, history and political differences (Irish nationalism versus British unionism) that divide the two communities, as many of the Scotch-Irish settlers are in part of Celtic origin themselves and therefore related to their Irish Catholic neighbours.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_ethnicity (4710 words)

	Ireland Culture as Seen as a Volunteer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Irish culture is joyful - expressed through numerous cultural festivals, including an international film festival, a jazz festival, and a folk music festival in Cork; and theatre festivals in Dublin.
		The origins of Irish art are obscure, dating back to perhaps as early as 3,000 BC in tombs and sanctuaries along the Boyne Valley.
		In fact, while scribes in monasteries recorded many of the old Irish myths and legends in beautiful illuminated manuscripts, it wasn't until a late 18th century festival highlighted the long decline of the harp that any effort was made to write musical scores of the ancient melodies.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/ireland/irelandculture.htm (842 words)

	Irish Culture
		Irish Culture Most countries' food is an extension of their culture and Ireland's national fare is no exception.
		Known worldwide for their love of social gatherings, the Irish have made the table ground zero for bringing family, friends, and even strangers together.
		The links here in Irish Culture explore some of the Irish traditions that have shaped the way Kerrygold cheeses and butters are enjoyed and remembered.
	www.kerrygold.com /usa/culture.html (249 words)

	Irish FAQ: Basics [1/10] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		One culture, found mostly among those whose ancestors came from Britain (usually hundreds of years ago) values its connections with Britain: people of this culture see themselves as British (though not always and not always exclusively) in the same way that the Scots and the Welsh are.
		Irish is the official first language, but is spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard known as Gaeltachts.
		This is not a war between the Irish and the British: it is not a private war between the IRA and the British army; nor is it a war between catholics and protestants.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/cultures/irish-faq/part01 (3343 words)

	Master's Degree in Irish Literature & Culture - Boston College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Irish language is a central component in the study of Irish literature and culture.
		Irish Studies MA students are encouraged to seek additional advice from Irish Studies faculty.
		Irish Studies MA students are eligible for all English Department scholarships and teaching fellowships.
	www.bc.edu /centers/irish/studies/graduate/gadmis/malit (696 words)

	Irish Culture @ Irelandseye.com
		Irish culture also extends to the Irish language and amazing stories of Irish myth and legend.
		If you are interested in Irish culture you have come to the right place.
		MacNamara - This family name is closely connected with Co. Clare and is the most important sept of Dál gCais - ancient Irish chieftains dating back to prehistoric times - after the O'Briens of this county.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/culture/index.shtm (302 words)

	Irish FAQ: History [5/10]
		From: irish-faq@pobox.com (Irish FAQ Maintainer) Sender: cpm@enteract.com (Christian Murphy) Newsgroups: soc.culture.irish Subject: Irish FAQ: History [5/10] Summary: of a summary of a summary Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 02:10:02 GMT Message-ID: Archive-name: cultures/irish-faq/part05 Last-modified: 17 Jul 99 Posting-Frequency: monthly URL: http://www.enteract.com/~cpm/irish-faq/ Part five of ten.
		Irish history is one of the topics that comes up again and again on soc.culture.irish.
		Stormont, as the Northern Irish government and parliament were known, was suspended (later to be abolished) and direct rule from London was introduced by the British Prime Minister, Ted Heath.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/cultures/irish-faq/part05 (2985 words)

	AllAboutIrish
		Irish wakes are an interesting mix of grief and joy.
		This modern "health food" was the staff of life for the Irish poor long before the potato spread its roots in Ireland.
		The traditional Irish custom of selecting children's names can be a useful clue in filling out the branches of your family tree.
	www.allaboutirish.com (207 words)

	Irish Studies - Boston College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Irish Studies at Boston College is part of the Center for Irish Programs.
		Irish Studies faculty is a group of internationally recognized scholars whose influential publications and professional commitment have made them leaders in the field.
		Established in 1985 to provide financial support for Irish Studies, the Friends are a select group of individuals possessing a keen interest in Ireland, its literature, music, history, politics and society as well as an interest in advancing the understanding of Ireland among Americans.
	www.bc.edu /bc_org/avp/cas/irish/default.html (446 words)

	Modern Irish culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		"'Irish' means the men and women who have lived in Ireland in the past, or as still living there today, as well as Irish-Americans, Irish-Australians, Irish-Canadians and others throughout the world." The culture of Ireland and her people continue to influence all cultures that come into contact with the Irish.
		Modern Irish culture was formed from a mixture of ancient traditions, religion, and interactions with non-Irish people.
		The character of Irish people cannot be simply and plainly stated for they are as complicated and diverse people as any other culture.
	www.mnsu.edu /emuseum/cultural/oldworld/europe/irishmodern.html (405 words)

	AllAboutIrish - Irish Step-Dancing
		Forerunners of today's Irish dancing teachers, they typically traveled within a county, teaching their repertoire of dance steps and participating in competitions with other Dance Masters.
		Among the trends in Irish dance are that more girls than boys take up the art, unlike in the 18th and 19th centuries when the reverse was true.
		A competition is known as a feis (pronounced "fesh", plural feiseanna, "fesh-anna") and usually sponsored by a local dancing school or Irish cultural association.
	www.allaboutirish.com /library/dance/dancehist.shtm (695 words)

	Augusta Heritage Center's Irish theme week
		Irish Week has had an enormous impact on the quality of Irish traditional music and dance in the U.S. The classes are intense and the music sessions and singing are legendary.
		Winner of the National Heritage award and a leading folklorist and authority on Irish culture, he is also known for his driving style of banjo and mandolin playing and his singing.
		Various themes in the Irish tradition will be discussed and students will then draw from the experiences of their own lives and communities.
	www.augustaheritage.com /irish.html (1899 words)

	Irish culture and Irish customs - World Cultures European
		Whether it's an Irish symbol such as the shillelagh, the Shamrock and the Book of Kells or an Irish craft like Aran Isle knitting, you'll discover a wide range of topics in our index.
		This authentic Irish bread is made by combining fresh Irish buttermilk with Extra Coarse Wholemeal flour, wheat-flour, bread soda, salt and wheatgerm.
		Best-selling Irish writer Maeve Binchy has been acclaimed by critics and readers alike for her heartwarming, beautifully crafted takes celebrating Ireland, its people, and the journey of life itself.
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com (1914 words)

	Irish Colony Culture, Landmarks & Legends
		Another field in which the Mexicans were of much value to the Irish was in knowing the medicinal herbs that grew in Texas and the use of each as a remedy for certain sicknesses.
		The Mexican tortilla was a curiosity to the Irish.
		On this autumn day of 1853 when dusk was hanging her gray fringed shawl over the chill shoulders of the prairie, the Irish empresario, tall and slender, dark-haired but graying at the temples, began his descent into the river bottoms of the Nueces.
	www.tamu.edu /ccbn/dewitt/irishcem.htm (6273 words)

	Irish Language & Culture Program
		Ethnologue: Languages: Irish This is a computer-produced index to the names that are associated with the 6,703 languages listed in Ethnologue: Languages of the World, Thirteenth Edition, 1996.
		UB Irish Student Association The Irish SA was formed to foster a sense of unity among Irish students and to present and promote Irish cultural expression.
		Primary to this goal is Irish SA's commitment to the study of the Irish language.
	wings.buffalo.edu /world-languages/IRISH/irish.htm (667 words)

	Ó Dochartaigh Clann: Irish Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		I have heard the theory that Irish dancing was forbidden as a part of an attempt to exterminate Irish culture and that the hands were held rigidly by the sides to make the dancer less conspicuous.
		Irish dancing is sometimes seen in our locality but it is far from common.
		I've been reading up a little, not that i have much time, and i've found that the circumstances surrounding those of the irish who relish their heritage would be considered despotic if they weren't being instigated by a US ally.
	www.odochartaigh.org /portal/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=662&PN=1 (1344 words)

	Irish Culture, Including Irish Language, the Jeanie Johnston Immigrant Ship
		They have daily and weekly immersion programs in locations across the United States, where people take classes in Irish, music, literature and other aspects of Irish culture, and have a good time to boot.
		Irish is called 'Irish' now, because there are other Gaelic languages, such as Scots Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, Cornish and Breton.
		During the years 1845-1851, the Irish famine caused many people to emigrate to other countries, either because of hunger or eviction from their tenant homes.
	www.ndoylefineart.com /irish2.html (690 words)

	Irish Festival Information
		The Festival is an annual celebration of Irish culture featuring international and local music and dance, traditional cuisine, workshops, cultural exhibits, and vendors of everything Irish.
		The Irish Charities of Maryland, Inc. is 14 Irish organizations formed for educational and charitable purposes.
		The ICM is the organizing sponsor of the Baltimore Irish Festival.
	www.irishfestival.com /main2.htm (124 words)

	www.St-Patricks-Day.com
		The reputation of the "Friendly Irish" is not a myth and it is quite normal to see a friendly smile.
		Despite governmental efforts to rekindle interest in the Irish Language less than 5% of the population use it on a daily basis.
		Gaelic is obligatory in Irish schools and currently there is a renewed interest in the language.
	www.st-patricks-day.com /aboutireland_culture.asp (333 words)

	Irish Culture from .Moytura's Irish Bookshop.
		Irish Counties : A Guide to the History, Culture, and Traditions of Your Irish Past (Salamander Distro) by Damien Enright, J.
		Covering a period from c.1450 to the present, this Companion is designed to serve the needs of readers whose interests lie well beyond the familiar boundaries of Irish culture.
		This book looks at popular print culture in 18th and 19t -century Ireland, and how its stories of knights and heroes, highwaymen and cattle stealers were read and understood.
	www.moytura.com /irishbooks/culture1.htm (1125 words)

	EFACIS: European Federation of Associations & Centres of Irish Studies
		Recent years have seen a rapid proliferation in research on the role of women in Irish culture, society and history parallel to the changing role of women in Ireland.
		The symposium is organised by The Centre for Irish Studies and the Department of Drama.
		As the bibliography grows, researchers with an interest in Irish culture will be able to benefit from the work and research of others on a global scale.
	www.geocities.com /efacis/events.html (1247 words)

	Irish and Irish American Culture.
		The legendary and oldest Irish Festival in the America celebrated its 25th anniversary by convening some of the most popular Irish folk acts of all time with the likes of Liam Clancy of the famed Clancy Brothers, Evans and Doherty, Tommy Makem, Schooner Fare, Paddy Reilly and the Green Fields of America with Jean Butler.
		And, despite his enmity toward anyone other than blood Irish, he was smitten by the lithe, blood girl, telling himself she would offer new sources of intelligence for Collins.
		The Civil War presented an opportunity to Fenian leaders in the United States, and regiments of Irish volunteers were recruited for the Union cause by officers who didn’t try to conceal their goal of creating a trained force of veteran soldiers who would then return to liberate Ireland.
	www.hornpipe.net /culture.html (6649 words)

	Irish Culture from .Moytura's Irish Bookshop.
		A lively journey through ancient and modern Irish culture, this book explores the elements that have shaped the music, language, and arts of the Emerald Isle.
		From the rich native tradition in pre-Christian times to the changes wrought by the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century, from the Golden Age of art and literature to the 19th-century Celtic revival, the rich history of Ireland is abundant in its cultural heritage.
		She has been trying to answer the difficult and important question, if and to what extent the Irish language in Northern Ireland can be called "terrorist lingo", as lots of its opponent see it.
	www.moytura.com /irishbooks/culture2.htm (1068 words)

	St . Patrick's Life - Irish Culture
		Once in Ireland, he became a slave for the Irish chieftain Milchu, a landowner in Antrim, where he worked as a shepherd in the Slemish Mountain.
		He was harassed by demons in the form of flbirds, clustered so densely that the sky was fl, but he continued to pray, and rang his bell to disperse the assailants.
		An angel then appeared to tell the saint that all his petitions for the Irish people would be granted, and that they would retain their Christian faith until Judgment Day.
	holidayandseasonalcooking.bellaonline.com /articles/art8279.asp (681 words)

	Irish Weddings, Irish Traditional Weddings, culture and Irish customs - World Cultures European
		This was because the Irish had misinterpreted a Church ruling set forth in November, 1563 which prohibited weddings during Lent.
		According to 16th-century Irish folk lore, a fishing boat from the village of Claddagh was captured by Algerian pirates and the crew was sold into slavery.
		Bridget isn't very adept at sewing, but call it Irish luck, Caity's paternal grandmother is. We all shared in the joy when Caity wore her very special bonnet on her christening day.
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /Weddings/Weddings.html (1753 words)

	Irish Cultural Centre of New England - Welcome
		Welcome to the home page of the Irish cultural Centre of New England (ICCNE), home of the Irish Connections Festival.
		As one of the largest Irish organizations in the Eastern United States, the Irish Cultural Centre of New England helps promote Irish culture, the arts, and sporting events.
		The Irish Sports Youth League of New England are the proud hosts of the 2006 Continental Youth Championships, which will be played at The Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton, on July 21, 22, and 23.
	www.irishculture.org (351 words)

	Irish Wedding Traditions - Irish Culture
		An Irish bride uses a different road home than she took to the church.
		This may have been started to thwart merrymakers intent on delaying the honeymoon, but it is also a symbol of her new life that begins with her marriage.
		The top tier of the wedding cake should be an Irish whiskey cake which is saved for the christening of your first baby.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art10500.asp (752 words)

	MIM hosts Irish Culture Night Feb. 21
		Moving to the Twin Cities that fall, they drew the attention and respect of area Irish music aficionados and were hailed by the Irish Gazette as “one of the hottest new groups in the Twin Cities.”; They’re seen regularly at Kieran’s Pub and the Minnesota Irish Heritage Fair.
		Tickets to Irish Culture Night are $20 for adults and $10 for those under 16.
		Irish Culture Night is co-sponsored by the Allied Irish Bank.
	www.stthomas.edu /bulletin/news/20027/Thursday/MIMCultureNight2_14_02.cfm (437 words)

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