Hello from Northern Ireland!

Learn about Heavenly Father’s children all over the world.

Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. It is on an island sometimes called the Emerald Isle because it’s so green! Almost 2 million people live there.

Early Missionaries

Northern Ireland was one of the first places that missionaries visited outside of the USA.

Sports

Rugby is a popular sport in Northern Ireland. It’s played by running with an oval-shaped ball and touching it down in the other team’s goal area.

Music

Traditional Irish music often includes fiddles, flutes, and banjos. You can hear it played around the island, but Irish music is also popular around the world!

Language

English is the most common language in Northern Ireland. Gaeilge (Irish) and Ulster Scots are also important there. Gaeilge is one of the world’s oldest languages!

Dia duit!

That means “good day” in Gaeilge!

Activity

Irish Names

Old Irish last names showed who you are related to. What would your last name be? Write in the blank!

Example: The son of someone named Hugh would write “MacHugh” on the first line.

Boys: Mac _______
(your father’s name)
OR Ó ______
(your grandpa’s name)

Girls: Nic _______
(your father’s name)
OR Ní ______
(your grandpa’s name)

Recipe

Boxty

Try this version of Irish potato pancakes!

1. Stir 1 1/2 cups grated potatoes and 1 cup mashed potatoes in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk. Pour into the potatoes and mix.

3. Heat cooking oil or butter in a pan. Scoop a spoonful of mix into the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Repeat for each pancake.

Be sure to get an adult’s help!

Illustrations by Hector Borlasca