Shamrocks

Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Myths and Legends and other Irish topics.

Shamrocks

The shamrock is important to Ireland for two principal reasons:
1. It is our national emblem (as the thistle is to the Scots)
2. It symbolizes luck and hope (esp. became important after the devastation and loss of life which occurred in Ireland during the 1845-50 famine).

   

Comments

2/11/2007 4:40:09 PM
nichole said:

how does it


10/7/2007 11:31:37 AM
charles measels said:

our family the family Flynn has what is called a deathe knok we wanted to know what if any thing that you have on this it means some body is about to die or a life changimg event but that is all we know can you please help ue Thank you




Name:


URL: (optional)


Comment:


Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Irish Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Jolyn Wells-Moran