IRISH
By: Amna.A
Intro
The Irish are the group of people that originate from Ireland and its associated islands
During 2001 Canadians of Irish heritage were the fifth largest authentic group in the country.Today there are over 3,800,000 Canadians who share Irish heritage.Ireland
The Irish lived in an environment which was made up of many farms.Most of the land was rented by tenant farmers.The most common crop was potatoes.In Ireland potatoes grow even in the poorest soil.Although sometimes the crop failed many people depended on potatoes their for every meal.In Ireland not every one used to go to school. Some.Some children went to a monastery where all they did was sit and study.People called “Celts” would send their children to other families to learn new things.Girls would learn things like cooking,cleaning or sewing and boys would learn to herd,horse ride or use weapons. The.The Irish changed their way of life once they immigrated to Canada by job’s,education and food.
Beliefs
The Irish are Known to believe in many superstitions such as fairies and ghosts.The Irish believe that four leaf clovers bring you good luck,this comes from the bibicle story of Adam and Eve.They belive that when Eve was cast out of the garden of Eden she took a four leaf clover with her to remind her of paradise.When S.t Patrick found a three leaf clover in Egypt he was amazed.The Irish belive that you can see faries and ghosts while holding a four leaf clover.In Ireland it's traditional to give four leaf clovers to a newly wed couple,however the chances of finding a four is one in a million. Now it is not just the Irish who believe in these superstitions but many others.
Emigration
The Famine
Contributions
The Irish have built many houses,buildings,churches,canals and bridges across Canada .The Irish supplied many jobs that helped fulle Canada’s economic expansion.The bridge across S.t Lawrence into Montreal was also built by the Irish.Rideau Canal and Burns building,two of Canada’s most historical places would not exist if it weren’t for the irish immigrants.The irish heaved an industrialized nation into being.