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The Harp Of Ireland

Many people believe that the clover is the symbol of Ireland. However, since medieval times the harp has been on the Irish Coat of arms. Up until the 17th century harpists were held in high esteem in Ireland. During the 17th century musicians were greatly restricted, having to get a magistrate’s permission to travel. The traditional harp made a continual decline.

The Society of United Irishmen used the harp during the 1798 rebellion, with the mottoes “It is now strung and shall be heard” and “Equality”. This helped make the hard the national symbol of Ireland.



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Of Course

Submitted by imaauthor on Mon, 2006-12-18 16:55.

I shouldn't try to answer these things unless I have a full sleep. My mind just won't work right on 2 hours of sleep.

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I'll write a another post

Submitted by Muse on Mon, 2006-12-18 08:01.

I'll write a another post about that one, there's an interesting history.

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When did the Clover

Submitted by imaauthor on Sun, 2006-12-17 20:31.

become an Irish symbol?

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Shamrock, imaauthor

Submitted by Elly on Mon, 2006-12-18 14:28.

'tis the shamrock.

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