My Family Tree

1. My Family Tree

2. Flag Green: represents the native people of Ireland Orange: represents the British supporters of William of Orange who settled in Northern Ireland in the 17th century White: represents peace and honesty between the people

3. Map of Ireland and it’s capital, Dublin:

4. Population • Current population: 4,481,430 • Rank: 119

5. Life Expectancy • Male: 78 years • Female: 83 years • Rank: 29

6. Religion • Roman Catholicism • Roman Catholics believe that Baptism is a sacrament that regenerates and justifies. They also believe that truth is found in the Bible. They appoint all male and almost all unmarried clergy. Catholics believe forgiveness of sin is achieved through church ritual, with the assistance of a priest in confession.

7. Language • Irish • Hello – Diaduit • How are you? – Conasatátú • Please – Le do thoil • Thank you – Go raibhmaithagat • Goodbye - Slán agat

8. Holiday: Saint Patrick’s Day • Why it’s celebrated: Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and he is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. • What they do to celebrate it: Morning mass and then lots of parades and partying. Most people wear green and eat bacon and cabbage.

9. Recipe one: Corned Beef and Cabbage • Ingredients:• 5 lb Corned-Beef brisket• 2 Whole cloves• 2 Bay Leaves• 8 Medium Potatoes, pared• 1 Medium cabbage, cut in wedges• Chopped parsley• 1 Clove Garlic• 10 Whole black Peppers• 8 Medium Carrots, Pared• 8 Medium yellow onions, peeled• 2 lb Butter • Directions: • Wipe corned beef with damp paper towels. Place in large pan, cover with water. Add garlic, cloves, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Skim surface. Cover pan; simmer 3 to 4 hours, or until corned beef is fork-tender. Add carrots, potatoes, and onions during last 25 minutes. Add cabbage wedges during last 15 minutes. Cook vegetables just till tender. Slice across the grain. Arrange slices on platter with cabbage. Brush potatoes with butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

10. Recipe Two: Soda Bread • Ingredients:• 450 g / 1 lb / 3 1/2 cups flour• 1 teaspoon sugar• 1 teaspoon salt• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda• Between 200-300 ml / 8-10 fluid ounces sour milk, or buttermilk • Directions: • Preheat the oven to 450 F. Sift the dry ingredients together several times in a big bowl. make a well in the center. Pour about three-quarters of the buttermilk or sour milk and begin to stir. Add more liquid sparingly if you need it- dough should be raggy, soft and dryish. Blend ingredients. Then knead dough, only for around half a minute. Shape the bread into a circular flat piece and put on a baking sheet (lightly dusted with flour). With a sharp knife cut a cross across the top. • Place in oven. For the first 10 minutes at 450 F, then decrease to 400 F.

11. Tourist Attraction • The Connemara Countryside • Why people would want to visit: • one of Ireland's five national parks • allow views of BallinakillHarbour, Inishbofin and Inishark • beautiful area • What there is to do here: • fishing • cycling • golf • hiking • horseback riding • rock climbing • swimming