Erin Go Bragh! - Ireland Forever!

Today’s bell is from Ireland.

This bell shows two symbols of Ireland.

At the top is an Irish harp. This type of harp is called a Celtic harp. A Celtic harp has a triangular frame and is known as cláirseach in Irish and clàrsach in Scottish.

Since the 13th C, the harp has been considered the heraldic symbol of Ireland. It was iIntended to represent the sovereignty of Ireland in early Irish mythology.

The second symbol shown on this bell is the shamrock. The term shamrock comes from the Gaelic word seamróg and literally means “little clover.”  ☘☘☘

Shamrocks have three leaves. Four-leaf clovers are not shamrocks. Four-leaf clovers are hard to find because it takes a rare genetic mutation to get an extra leaf on a sprig of clover.

Irish legend says that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, Three in One. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

The Republic of Ireland does not have a national motto but unofficially Erin go Bragh, which means Ireland Forever, is a popular saying.

On St. Patrick's Day which is March 17th, everyone claims to be Irish!  You can greet your neighbour and say Erin go Bragh!

Ireland is called the Emerald Isle and is known to have many shades of green.

Be sure to wear something green on St. Patrick's Day. ☘☘☘

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