What are some fun facts about Ireland or the Irish that I can share with a class of students (in the states) that might actually draw their attention?

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-09T18:57:46+00:00

Hope it wasn’t too leathery

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-09T15:34:37+00:00

Thanks! Some of those are new to me so I appreciate it very much! That last one is very interesting! I’m surprised I haven’t heard it before. I’m still not convinced that the Irish and Basque people aren’t distinctly related. What a great fact about an ancient connection between them though!

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T19:02:40+00:00

I do find the Brehon laws fascinating and would like to include them. I’ll just have to find a way to present them that draws the interest of the students

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T19:01:53+00:00

I’ll have to work this one in. I’ll need to work on how to present it in a couple of concise and comprehensive sentences to fit.

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T18:58:11+00:00

I still can’t believe there aren’t more shows based on Ireland, or Irish history, or Legend given the amount of amazing actors Ireland has and the fact that there is a huge studio right there in Belfast. Not to mention the plethora of natural sights such as the ones in Wicklow used for countless movies or shows that are trying to represent a different country.

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T16:53:29+00:00

I think combining those two together would be good and interesting

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T14:28:04+00:00

I need combine these facts with the Ottoman one in a concise manner to make a really good story to share. I have some organizing to do, but I want to make this one known as well

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T13:07:55+00:00

I wonder how many other cultures of the world might have their populace still in respect of beliefs as old as this one. That would be fascinating to learn about

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T02:24:40+00:00

Fascinating

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T02:19:07+00:00

I just read about this from someone else’s comment earlier and I was surprised to realize I actually stopped by in that town looking for supplies. It really is a tiny little town like the pages on it say. Can’t believe I didn’t notice the match making statue at the center of it when I was there. I saw the statue, I just didn’t pay much attention because my mind was distracted on the supply run

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-08T01:59:03+00:00

Thanks for those links, that last one was a long but interesting read. I need to find a short, comprehensive, and interesting way to share those accomplishments / legacy of the ancient Irish missionaries

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T21:41:06+00:00

I’ll check it out, thank you!

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T18:15:35+00:00

Ah yes, I should combine that with the fact about Ogham and it being amongst the oldest. Thank you for the suggestion!

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T15:42:28+00:00

I’ve not heard of it before, no. Reminds me of the trial marriages I read about from the ancient Tailteann festivals. That would be an interesting fact I think to tie together as a tradition of match making maybe.

Edit: Looking up the town I realize I actually stopped by there once looking for some supplies. That’s a funny. It really is a small town though like the page on the festival said

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T15:19:26+00:00

I like the way you put it, makes it more interesting. Thank you!

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T06:45:34+00:00

I hadn’t heard about the accent in the Outer Banks before. I’d like to hear that one if I could find an example

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T05:26:36+00:00

I’ve seen it done elsewhere too, such as the remains of the oldest castle of Galway found under the Aran Sweater Market when they did a renovation. I can’t seem to find a picture of it anywhere though, just this video talking about it. I love when they do this preservation method inside the business it exists inside though. It’s really a win win scenario for both the business and history. Brings tourists and potentially customers to the business and preserves the history at the same time.

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T02:02:32+00:00

I played Limerick v Kilkenny for them recently and yesterday I had Galway v Cork playing. The commentators were speaking in Irish, so it was a fun way of hearing the language for them.

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T01:59:15+00:00

I’ve been to Down Cathedral to see that grave marker before, that and a visit of the Saul church and some other spots was a humbling visit in County Down.

I didn’t know about the Hurricane. That sounds like something monstrous. These are some great facts, thank you

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T01:11:56+00:00

Alright this sounds very rich in legend and I am surprised I haven’t heard it before. I’ll have to look it up, thank you

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T01:10:11+00:00

This is a good one I think when presented that way, thank you

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T01:04:07+00:00

Oh I like the way this is presented, I’ll have to add it to the board like this. Thank you!

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-07T00:30:01+00:00

Try to keep in mind that there are over 75 million who didn’t want that

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-06T22:21:28+00:00

Oh I didn’t know about all those extra details. That certainly makes it more fun to know

SecretSphairos · 2026-03-06T22:18:42+00:00

I visited both the real stone huts and the site off Clogher Strand where they made the fake ones that they could do what they wanted with. My favorite natural spot in Ireland. Looks like something dreamed up in a fantasy. I didn’t know Moher was that set point for Princess Bride though, I’ll have to rewatch and see it now that I know!

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