The weather of Ireland

In Ireland, everybody talks about the weather. Whether you are discussing the direction of the rain at the entrance of a supermarket or ruminating 24 degrees there in March from the pub bar.
The weather in Ireland can be unpredictable, so we like to talk about it. Much.

Ireland's climate is influenced mainly by the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, no extreme temperatures of other countries at similar latitudes. The average temperature is about 10 ° C.

A great warm ocean current known as the North Atlantic current keeps temperatures also at sea. Hills and mountains are mainly along the coast, protecting the rest of the island from the strong winds that come from the ocean.

  

Typical meals of ireland

Typical meals of ireland

Colcannon

The main ingredient of Irish cuisine is the potato. A representative Colcannon dish is made with potatoes and garlic (in its older version), cabbage or kale variant (compared with bubble and squeak English). The Champ consisting of mashed potatoes served with chopped onions.

Boxty

There are several recipes but all have in common the finely grated and fried potato. The most popular version of this dish is raw and whipped potato flour, baking powder, buttermilk and sometimes eggs. Grated potato can be filtered to remove most of starch and water but the latter is not necessary. The mixture is fried in a pan for a few minutes on each side, is similar to a crepe average. Traditional alternatives include only raw, by boiling potatoes as a dumpling made or baked as bread. The most noticeable difference between boxty dishes and other similarly fried potato is smooth consistency.

Coddle

It consists of different layers of pork sausage cut into slices and covered with bacon all mixed with sliced potatoes and onions. Traditionally, it may also include cereal grains such as barley. The dish is semi-steamed meat producing an intense broth because of the content of bacon and sausages.

Irish breakfast

The typical Irish breakfast is very famous and is a series of derivatives of pork and eggs. Many calories but rich.

Employment, Do you stay or change?

The constant change, sometimes unwarranted, often attributed to age. Young people are easily bored, or not sufficiently stimulated to take root in a position.

According to the expert Roberto Esparza, there are two types of "job jumpers" labor: positive and negative. The first, he says, are irresponsible for seeking no profit, professional or economic improvement. The second in his opinion, can not see the results of their decisions, because of instability in industrial areas and are always bad candidates.

Any change involves a preliminary analysis to know the pros and cons. Consider that the most important thing is to define why and what you want to get a new job.

Humans can find our place, and how to materialize our dreams, although this will depend on many factors. The most important is the final decision to be oneself, to bring ideas to the end and know the time to stay in a job or go in search of other, with reasonable justification. Something easy, but not impossible.

Ireland Traditions and Culture

Ireland is a land with rich culture and traditions. Celtic roots and history span nearly all the traditions of this country, one of which, despite the passage of time, does not lose its traditional identity. 

Travelers from around the world are very attracted to the Irish Celtic culture and travel to this country to learn more about it. Learn a little more about the traditions of Ireland. 


St. Patrick's Day 

The ultimate party in Ireland is the feast of St. Patrick, on 17 March each year. It is so popular that it is also celebrated in many parts of the world. Originally a religious celebration in honor of the teachings of the patron saint of Ireland. 

On this date, the registered trade mark of the celebration is the use of green clover in traditional clothing and decorations. The shamrock symbolizes the teachings of the Holy Trinity that led Saint Patrick. Many people use small clover-shaped rosettes. During the day and countless parades are held in the evening, you can find festivals and celebrations in pubs across Ireland. 


Halloween and Christmas in Ireland 

Religion in Ireland is a wonderful fusion between European Christianity and original Celtic paganism in those lands. Some events, such as Halloween and Christmas are celebrated with many of the traditions that actually belonged to the ancient Celtic pagan calendar: Sahmain on Halloween and Christmas Yule. 

Regarding Halloween, not only traditional Sahmanin celebrations continue on October 31 but also the All Souls Day is celebrated on November 1 and All Souls Day (Christian inclination) on November 2. 

As for Christmas, the celebration combines popular elements of Catholic Christianity that are used in many Western countries, with some elements of Celtic tradition. Many families attend Christmas Eve mass and light candles in the window to light the birth of Jesus. The day after Christmas is also celebrated: it is St. Stephen's Day, a day of rest and to attend church and a big family dinner is organized. 


Weddings in Ireland 

A traditional Irish wedding is a beautiful ceremony. Many couples choose to honor the ancient Celtic rite of "joining hands" in their marriages, where the couple join hands tied through a loop. The famous tradition of marrying using "something blue, something new, something old and something borrowed" is of Irish origin. 

Irish brides often add their white dresses a wreath on her head reminiscent of Celtic clothing, usually lavender, and no veils on the face are used. Even today many couples choose to use the ancient Celtic blessings for a life of love even when they are practicing Christians. 


Traditional Folklore: Leprechauns 

These friendly little men-elf so typical of the images are the leprechauns of Ireland, Irish players popular folklore. They are part of the mythology of the country that includes all Celtic myths about fairies and creatures of Middle Earth. 

Legend has it that leprechauns lived in Ireland before the arrival of the Celts, and they are little elves wearing a traditional hat and vest that bring luck if you get caught with his pot of gold. 


Music and dance 

Music is a vital part of Irish identity and has been ever since. In traditional Celtic melodies stories passed through generations had. The instruments that make sound so characteristic of traditional Celtic music are flutes, bagpipes, violin, tin, low whistle and bodhrán. 

Traditional Irish dancing has become known worldwide thanks to Celtic dance performances presented in many countries. It is a group, quick and fast footwork, very beautiful to watch dance. 


Traditional Sports 

In Ireland are played all sports known in any country (the most popular sport is rugby), but there are two that stand out and are typical of Irish tradition: Irish Gaelic football and hurling. 

The irish hurling is a swift and swift sport played in 2 teams of 15 players with a ball called slither and a stick called hurley with the ball arc transported. There are many stories of mythology related to the sport. 

Gaelic football dates back to the sixteenth century and is played between teams from different cities. It is a cross between soccer and rugby formerly played with teams of up to 100 players each.