{"id":184633,"date":"2021-01-10T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2021-01-10T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:00:00","slug":"what-is-ireland-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Ireland famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276ae638e7a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#20_things_Ireland_is_famous\" >20 things Ireland is famous<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#1_The_Emerald_island\" >#1 The Emerald island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#2_Saint_Patricks_day\" >#2 Saint Patrick\u2019s day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#3_Shamrocks\" >#3 Shamrocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#4_Leprechauns\" >#4 Leprechauns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#5_Guinness\" >#5 Guinness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#6_Irish_whiskey\" >#6 Irish whiskey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#7_Irish_coffee\" >#7 Irish coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#8_Irish_pubs_and_temple_tar\" >#8 Irish pubs and temple tar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#9_Music\" >#9 Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#10_Riverdance\" >#10 Riverdance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#11_Genious_authors\" >#11 Genious authors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#12_Famous_Irish_people\" >#12 Famous Irish people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#13_Red_Heads\" >#13 Red Heads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#14_Famous_Landmarks\" >#14 Famous Landmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#15_Book_of_Kells\" >#15 Book of Kells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#16_Filming_locations\" >#16 Filming locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#17_One_of_the_Celtic_nations\" >#17 One of the Celtic nations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#18_The_Two_Irelands\" >#18 The Two Irelands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#19_IRA\" >#19 IRA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-ireland-famous-for\/#20_The_great_famine\" >#20 The great famine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Ireland famous for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">In this post we will explore what Ireland is famous for, exploring its food, drinks, culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> destinations, people, and products. It is impressive that such a small nation has given so much to the world, and it is widely recognized for so many things.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland has increasingly turned into a favorite travel destination for a lot of people which has made it even more popular. Thus, we collected this list of things Ireland is famous for those of you who want to learn more about it and\/or are planning to travel to Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f4f0\">For the purpose of this post, Ireland is the whole island, not the Republic of Ireland!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_things_Ireland_is_famous\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_things_Ireland_is_famous\"><\/span>20 things Ireland is famous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Emerald_island\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Emerald_island\"><\/span>#1 The Emerald island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing Ireland is famous for is the island itself and its shades of green! Due to a really high rain rainfall, the whole island is covered in grass, bushes, and trees. The resplendent greenery of its rolling hills and vales of green earned it the nickname Emerald Island.<\/p>\n<p>But you\u2019ll notice throughout this post that the green hue <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears in many of the other things Ireland is famous for. From the Shamrocks to Saint Patrick\u2019s day and the color of the jerseys of the national team, the green color is everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly the first time that the term \u201cemerald island\u201d was printed was in the poem \u201cWhen Erin First Rose\u201d by William Drennan in 1795.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Ireland Famous For\" class=\"wp-image-12312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-520x252.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Ireland Famous For\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dingle-Peninsula-Irland-520x252.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Dingle Peninsula Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Saint_Patricks_day\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Saint_Patrick%E2%80%99s_day\"><\/span>#2 Saint Patrick\u2019s day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the 17th of March of each year, the Irish celebrate Saint Patrick\u2019s day, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. This originally religious holiday evolved into a celebration of the whole Irish culture with parades, special foods, dancing, music, drinking, and a lot\u2019s, lots of green. Basically, much of which we will talk about here.<\/p>\n<p>Saint Patrick\u2019s day is considered the national festival celebrated in more countries. Besides Ireland and the UK, it\u2019s widely celebrated in the US, Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. The Irish diaspora made it a global festival and one of the things that remind us of the Irish culture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Shamrocks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Shamrocks\"><\/span>#3 Shamrocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Shamrock is a young clover with 3 leaves, and it is one of the symbols of Ireland since the 18th century. Legend says that Saint Patrick used the 3 leaves of the shamrock as a metaphor for the doctrine of the Christian Holy Trinity. You will see plenty of shamrocks on St. Patrick\u2019s parades, and in anything Irish really.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the shamrock is more than something Ireland is famous for, it symbolizes Ireland itself!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Leprechauns\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Leprechauns\"><\/span>#4 Leprechauns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Leprechaun is possibly the best well-known creature of Irish folklore. This supernatural being is usually portrayed as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat (many times green or greenish), who partake in mischief. One of the main storylines where they appear is that they have a hidden one pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Another is that if you catch one they may grant you 3 wishes\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Again, you\u2019ll see plenty of leprechauns during a Saint Patrick\u2019s parade and have become an unofficial symbol of Ireland. There\u2019s even a Leprechaun museum in Dublin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Guinness\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Guinness\"><\/span>#5 Guinness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Guinness is one of the most successful brands in the world, and it all started in 1759 in Dublin. This dark Irish dry stout originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness and it\u2019s now available in 120 countries and produced in 50. It\u2019s obviously very popular among Irish people, both in Ireland and abroad, but it\u2019s also a favorite of many other people selling about 1 billion liters per year.<\/p>\n<p>The typical flavor of the Guinness comes from the malted barley and roasted unmalted barley. It\u2019s believed that aged brew was blended with fresh beer to give it a shard lactic acid flavor, but it\u2019s not confirmed by the company. The draught beer\u2019s thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer with nitrogen and carbon dioxide<\/p>\n<p>The Guinness Storehouse is also a very popular destination in Dublin, having received 20 million visitors since 2000 when it opened.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness.jpg\" alt=\"Things Ireland is famous for\" class=\"wp-image-20279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness.jpg\" alt=\"Things Ireland is famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guinness-768x508.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Drinking Guiness in Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Irish_whiskey\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Irish_whiskey\"><\/span>#6 Irish whiskey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Guinness may be the most popular alcoholic drink in Irish and the most famous worldwide, but Irish whiskey is a close second! In fact, Irish whiskey used to be the most popular spirit in the world. Though a long decline in the 20th century damaged the industry, which only recovered in the 1990s. From more than 30 in the 19th century, only 2 survived in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Irish whiskey is usually triple-distilled, smooth, slightly sweet, and warm. The most well-known, and popular brands are Jameson and Bushmills. While Jameson is the biggest seller in the world, Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Today, whiskey is again one of the most famous products from Ireland, and the number of distilleries has grown to over 30 again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss.jpg\" alt=\"What is Ireland known for\" class=\"wp-image-20271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss.jpg\" alt=\"What is Ireland known for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Old-Bushmillss-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Old Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Irish_coffee\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Irish_coffee\"><\/span>#7 Irish coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For those who don\u2019t know, and have never tried it, Irish coffee is a hot beverage made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with cream. The coffee should be drunk through the cream.<\/p>\n<p>There are several claims to who invented this cocktail, but the most famous is that it was created by Joe Sheridan, head chef at the restaurant in the Foynes Airbase, in Limerick country. He used to offer it to some disembarking passengers to help to warm up. This popular drink quickly became famous and spread throughout coffee shops and restaurants all over the world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Irish_pubs_and_temple_tar\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Irish_pubs_and_temple_tar\"><\/span>#8 Irish pubs and temple tar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have talked about the famous Irish drinks, let\u2019s explore the place we drink them \u2013 the pubs. The Irish pubs are an institution, both in Ireland and abroad. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s one big touristic city in the world without one or several Irish bars. Pubs are spread throughout all of Ireland, including the rural areas, so it\u2019s very easy to explore the Irish pub culture. We do recommend you to try a small venue for a more local experience, and if going to Dublin going to Temple Bar to check the most popular and tourist area.<\/p>\n<p>Many pubs feature music and c\u00e9ili dancing in addition to Irish beer, sample dishes of the Irish cuisine, and obviously have a pint. Yet, it\u2019s a laidback atmosphere and the lively and easy conversations with locals are really unprecedented.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-12340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-520x360.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting facts about Ireland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Irish-Pub-520x360.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Irish pub in Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Music\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Music\"><\/span>#9 Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to say what is Ireland most known for, but the music needs to be high on the list! Ireland has produced a plethora of worldwide known music artists and bands. From traditional folk music, to rock bands there\u2019s a little bit of everything in Ireland\u2019s music scene. A simple example of this musical talent is that Ireland won the Eurovision song contest seven times and is the only country to ever win three times in a row.<\/p>\n<p>In a hindsight, it\u2019s almost impossible that you have never heard Irish music, either one other huge pop-rock hits or some popular folk music.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Riverdance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Riverdance\"><\/span>#10 Riverdance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After winning the contest in 1993, Ireland hosted the festival in 1994, and in the 7-minute interval act it was introduced one of the most striking music and dance shows ever produced \u2013 Riverdance.<\/p>\n<p>This breakthrough performance of Irish dance and music was an instant global hit and quickly became a show of its own. The combination of traditional and modern music, the Irish dance style, and choirs was spot on making the audience fell in love with Ireland\u2019s culture. The show is still performed today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Genious_authors\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Genious_authors\"><\/span>#11 Genious authors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have talked about the famous music artists but if there\u2019s something more impressive than all the great music that comes from Ireland is the literary genius of its authors.<\/p>\n<p>With no more than 5 million people, Ireland has had 4 Nobel prize laureates \u2013 W. B. Yeats (1923), George Bernard Shaw (1925), Samuel Beckett (1969), and Seamus Heaney (1995). Plus, Dublin has been considered a UNESCO city of literature.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, besides these acclaimed authors there are plenty of other popular like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jonathan Swift \u2013 who wrote Gulliver\u2019s Travels<\/li>\n<li>James Joyce \u2013  author of \u201cUlysses\u201d;<\/li>\n<li>Oscar Wilde \u2013 author of the \u201cPicture of Dorian Gray\u201d<\/li>\n<li>and so many others, Bram Stoker, Roddy Doyle, Cecelia Ahern, Anne Enright, Brendan Behan\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Famous_Irish_people\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Famous_Irish_people\"><\/span>#12 Famous Irish people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The list of famous Irish people is quite long as there are prominent Irish in almost every field, from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> to arts and sports. We have talked about all the famous writers (George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce) and the famous musicians (Bono from U2, Enya, Van Morrison and so on) above, but there are plenty of others.<\/p>\n<p>The list of actors who came from Ireland is also pretty impressive, with plenty of oscar nominees and A-listers like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liam Neeson<\/li>\n<li>Colin Farrell<\/li>\n<li>Saoirse Ronan<\/li>\n<li>Cillian Murphy<\/li>\n<li>Pierce Brosnan<\/li>\n<li>Brendan Gleeson<\/li>\n<li>Michael Gambon<\/li>\n<li>Gabriel Byrne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As for sports the list is also pretty big but we need to mention a few like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conor McGregor \u2013 Mixed martial arts featherweight and lightweight champion;<\/li>\n<li>George Best \u2013 flamboyant winger of Northern Ireland and Manchester United.<\/li>\n<li>Roy Keane \u2013 Legendary Defense midfielder of Manchester United;<\/li>\n<li>P\u00e1draig Harrington \u2013 Golf;<\/li>\n<li>Sonia O\u2019Sullivan \u2013 field and track runner;<\/li>\n<li>Brian O\u2019Driscoll \u2013 one of the greatest rugby players of all time;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A few other famous Irish people include Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael Collins (one of the central figures of the Ireland independence fight), and scientist Francis Beaufort who invented the Beaufort Scale.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Red_Heads\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Red_Heads\"><\/span>#13 Red Heads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One other thing most people relate to Ireland and the Irish is having red hair. Though, if you think a majority of the Irish are naturally red-haired, you\u2019ll be surprised to know that only about 10% of the Irish have red hair. Yet, there\u2019s a reason for this being one of the most famous things about Ireland as it\u2019s one of the countries with the highest number of red-haired people per capita. Only Scotland has a higher percentage with 13% of the people being red-haired.<\/p>\n<p>Around the world, only 1 to 2 % of the people have red hair, with red hair varying tremendously in hue from a deep burgundy or bright copper, to burnt orange and strawberry blond. So, people with naturally red hair are rare, but if you are fond of them, Ireland and Scotland are the best places to go!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Famous_Landmarks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Famous_Landmarks\"><\/span>#14 Famous Landmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Besides all the fun cultural and historic traits of Ireland and the Irish, the emerald island is blessed with amazing scenic beauty and several famous landmarks, both natural and manmade.<\/p>\n<p>The Cliffs of Moher are probably the most popular landmark, receiving about 1.5 million visitors per year, but UNESCO heritage sites of Newgrange, Skellig Islands, and the Giant\u2019s Causeway are also well-known and worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>Other iconic areas include the Burren, Killarney National Park, and the Ring of Kerry. Besides these, there\u2019s also a huge range of manmade monuments such as the Blarney Castle, Glendalough, the rock of Cashel, and the trinity colleague library.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"Everything you need to know about Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-12293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"Everything you need to know about Ireland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Cliffs-of-Moher-Irland-520x293.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Book_of_Kells\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Book_of_Kells\"><\/span>#15 Book of Kells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have talked about the famous writers but we didn\u2019t mention a famous book, the book of Kells. Considered the world\u2019s oldest surviving book, the book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book, with gospels of the new testament with several prefatory texts and tables. Written in Latin, it was created around 800 AD in a Columban monastery.<\/p>\n<p>It is considered the pinnacle of insular illumination and a masterwork of Western calligraphy. It\u2019s easy to understand why it\u2019s regarded as both a holy relic and one of Ireland\u2019s national treasures. It\u2019s possible to see the book of Kells in the Trinity College Library in Dublin as two of the four volumes are on display, showcasing an illustration and a typical text page.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Famous facts about Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-12316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Famous facts about Ireland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Trinity-College-Library-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Trinity College Library in Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Filming_locations\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Filming_locations\"><\/span>#16 Filming locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The scenic beauty of Ireland has been used by filmmakers as a setting in some of the most famous films and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tv series<\/a>. In fact, it\u2019s almost impossible that you haven\u2019t seen the natural beauty of the emerald isle and its landmarks in many of these shows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Star wars (VIII and IX) \u2013 the astonishing Skellig Michael is the refuge of Luke Skywalker.<\/li>\n<li>Harry Potter \u2013 Skellig Islands and the cliffs of Moher.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a> of Thrones \u2013 was shot in several locations across Northern Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Saving Private Ryan<\/li>\n<li>Braveheart<\/li>\n<li>Moby Dick<\/li>\n<li>Normal people \u2013 filmed in Sligo as its where most of the series takes place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-12304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Ireland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Dark-Hedges-Irland-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>The Dark Hedges, Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_One_of_the_Celtic_nations\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_One_of_the_Celtic_nations\"><\/span>#17 One of the Celtic nations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many of Ireland\u2019s most famous features come from or are related to its Celtic origins. Ireland is one of the few Celtic nations in Europe and possibly the most famous one, as it\u2019s the biggest and with more native speakers. Gaelic (Irish) is also considered a Celtic language, similarly to Scottish, Bretton, and Welsh.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_The_Two_Irelands\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_The_Two_Irelands\"><\/span>#18 The Two Irelands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the things Ireland is famous for is that it\u2019s divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. The Republic of Ireland occupies 5\/6 of the Island and has a much larger population.<\/p>\n<p>In simple terms, in the 1920s the UK divided the island into a southern area that was largely Catholic, and a northern area that had a protestant majority (Government of Ireland Act 1920). The southern area became the republic of Ireland and the northern area is still part of the UK.<\/p>\n<p>This religious division caused multiple problems, civil arrest, and even terrorism. All of these events were permanently on the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> during the majority of the 20th century, creating a very negative image of the Irish people. Thankfully, that\u2019s mostly in the past.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast.jpg\" alt=\"fun facts about Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-12116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast.jpg\" alt=\"fun facts about Ireland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Peace-Wall-in-Belfast-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Peace Wall in Belfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_IRA\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_IRA\"><\/span>#19 IRA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IRA, the Irish Republican Army, was an Irish paramilitary organization that wants to end the British rule in Northern Ireland and ultimately reunite Ireland into an independent republic. They were also known as the Provisional Irish Republican Army, and informally as the \u201cProvos\u201d. It was the most active group during the troubles and considered a terrorist organization in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>IRA\u2019s armed campaign killed more than 1700 people (about 1000 members of the British armed forces, and up to 650 civilians), and up to 300 members of IRA also died. In 1997 it was declared the final cease-fire, and its political wing was accepted into the peace talks which resulted in the 1998 good Friday agreement and the end of the armed campaign in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>So, for about 40 years the Provisional IRA was possibly the most mentioned Ireland organization and the main reason why Ireland appeared on the international news almost every day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"What is Ireland known for\" class=\"wp-image-12120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-520x288.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland.jpg\" alt=\"What is Ireland known for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-12120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Deery-Irland-520x288.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Free Derry, Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_The_great_famine\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_The_great_famine\"><\/span>#20 The great famine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Irish great famine was a time of mass starvation and illness in Ireland from 1845 to 1849. During these 4 years, about 1 million people died and another million migrated, causing the population to fall by about 25%, from 8.4 million in 1844 to 6.6 million by 1851. The population continues to decrease due to emigration and lower birth rates, and when 1921 when Ireland became independent from the UK it was roughly half it had been in 1840. Even today, 150 years later Ireland\u2019s population is smaller than before the famine \u2013 that\u2019s how influential it was.<\/p>\n<p>This crisis is usually called the potato famine, as it\u2019s traced to a potato crop failure for several years. This crop failure was caused by a late blight which destroys the leaves and the edible roots of the plant. The Irish were completely dependent on the potatoes due to several economic reasons and the UK\u2019s government simply didn\u2019t act. In the end, it\u2019s considered the worse famine in Europe in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe this isn\u2019t the main thing Ireland is famous for, but it\u2019s so significant that needs to be in every Ireland facts list even if it\u2019s a very sad one.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoyed this post? Maybe you\u2019ll also like to read:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 things you need to know before traveling to Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Best day trips from Dublin<\/li>\n<li>25 Famous landmarks in Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Ireland Famous For?\" class=\"wp-image-20285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Ireland Famous For?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/What-is-Ireland-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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It is impressive that such a small nation has given so much to the world, and it is widely recognized for so many things. 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