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January 23, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Dublin Packing Round 1. This annual event celebrates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2. Ireland is officially bilingual with Irelish Gaelic and ENGLISH being its two tongues. 3. Waterford, Gallway and Tyrone are all types of Irish CRYSTAL. 4. In 1949 Ireland broke from BRITISH COMMONWEALTH and became a free republic. 5. Literature buffs should not miss Bloomsday which celebrates author JAMES JONES. 6. In 1742 this composer conducted the first performance of his "Massiah" in Dublin. HANDEL Picture of book store Departure Round 1. This world renowned brewery began operations in Dublin in 1759. GUINNESS 2. On January 1, 2002 Dublin's new currency became the EURO. 3. This Dublin band's members include Bono and The Edge. U2 4. The River LIFFEY runs through the city of Dublin. 5. This popular Irish sport is a mix of lacrosse and hockey. HURLING Picture of statue of a woman with a cart On Tour Round 1. The city of Dublin is characterized by its GEORGIAN architecture of the 18th century. 2. This instrument is featured in much Irish music and is also the country's emblem. HARP 3. This person who created "Dracula" was born in Dublin. BRAM STOKER 4. Dublin became a permanent settlement after the VIKINGS arrived. 5. This Dublin born band is perhaps Ireland's best know musical act. THE CHIEFTANS 6. This Dublin writer also served as senator for a time with the Irish Free State. WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS 7. Dublin was the scene of the Black MONDAY Massacre of English residents in 1209. Picture of old church 8. The center of Dublin is broken by the sprawling PHOENIX Park. 9. Dublin author Jonathan Swift is best know for this work. GULLIVER'S TRAVELS 10. This Irish stew is a popular one with Dublin diners. DUBLIN CODDLE 11. The republican political party Sinn Fein translates to English as WE OURSELVES 12. The word "Dublin" is Gaelic for BLACK POOL Bonus question 1 Dublin's Leinster House is home of the Irish PARLIAMENT. Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Dublin is located. Area 3 Picture of ancient book Slide Show 1. Dublin's MARSH'S Llibrary is Ireland's oldest public library. 2. The popular Irish song, "Cockles and Mussels" is about this tragic heroine. MOLLY MALONE 3. Which Dublin landmark has a decided lean to part of its structure? CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 4. Dublin's Trinity College houses the Book of KELLS, an ancient text from around A.D. 800. |