Irish History

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  1. 3. Famine Event causing mass starvation in the mid-19th century.
  2. 4. Famine Period of mass starvation and disease in the 1840s.
  3. 5. Symbol National emblem of Ireland.
  4. 6. Tiger Term for Ireland's economic boom in the late 20th century.
  5. 7. Éireann Upper house of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament).
  6. 11. Stone Famous stone in Cork said to give eloquence to those who kiss it.
  7. 12. Boru High King of Ireland in the 11th century.
  8. 13. College Dublin university founded in 1592.
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  1. 1. Rising 1916 rebellion against British rule in Ireland.
  2. 2. Friday Agreement Accord bringing peace to Northern Ireland in 1998.
  3. 4. Language Traditional Irish language.
  4. 5. Traditional Irish sport played with a small ball and a stick.
  5. 8. Castle Historic fortress and government complex in the heart of Dublin.
  6. 9. Republican Army (IRA) Paramilitary organization fighting for Irish independence.
  7. 10. Agreement Another term for the Good Friday Agreement.