The Shamrock

The shamrock, a symbol of Ireland and a registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland,^[1] is a three-leafed old white clover, sometimes of the variety Trifolium repens (a white clover, known in Irish as seamair bhán) but today usually Trifolium dubium (a lesser clover, Irish: seamair bhuí). Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Alsike redirects here Alsike Sweden is also a town in the Knivsta Municipality, Sweden. White Clover ( Trifolium repens) is a Species of Clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. Trifolium dubium or Lesser Hop Trefoil is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish.

The diminutive version of the Irish word for "clover" ("seamair") is "seamróg", which was anglicised as "shamrock", representing a close approximation of the original Irish pronunciation. However, other three-leafed plants — such as black medic (Medicago lupulina), red clover (Trifolium pratense), and Common wood sorrel (genus Oxalis) — are sometimes designated as shamrocks. Medicago (family Fabaceae, the Legume family is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as medick or burclover. Trifolium pratense ( Red Clover) is a species of Clover, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa, but planted Common wood sorrel is a plant from the genus Oxalis, common in most of Europe and parts of Asia. Oxalis is the largest Genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. The shamrock was traditionally used for its medical properties and was a popular motif in Victorian times. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the In art a motif is a repeated idea pattern image or theme Paisley designs are referred to as motifs Culture The Victorian fascination with novelty resulted in a deep interest in the relationship between modernity and cultural continuities It is also a common way to represent St. Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick's Day (Lá ’le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St Shamrocks are said to bring good luck.

Badge of Ireland

An Irish airline Aer Lingus aircraft with a shamrock on its tail fin. Aer Lingus is the Flag carrier airline of Ireland. Based at Dublin Airport, it operates 41 Airbus aircraft serving Europe Africa and North

The shamrock is also informally used as a badge for sports teams, state organisations, and troops abroad from Ireland: The IRFU, Shamrock Rovers FC, Panathinaikos FC, Aer Lingus, IDA Ireland, University College Dublin, University of Notre Dame, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Fáilte Ireland use it as part of their identity, but it should be noted that according to the Constitution, the Gaelic or Celtic harp (or often called "Brian Boru's Harp"), is the primary symbol for Ireland, appearing on postage stamps, government insignia, armed forces insignia and the coat of arms of the President, or Uactaran. A badge is a device, patch or accoutrement which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service a special accomplishment a symbol of authority granted by taking The Irish Rugby Football Union ( IRFU) (Cumann Rugbaí na hÉireann is the body managing Rugby union in Ireland. Shamrock Rovers Football Club (Cumann Peile Ruagairí na Seamróige are a football club from Dublin, Ireland. Panathinaikos Panathinaikos FC (ΠΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός also known as P Aer Lingus is the Flag carrier airline of Ireland. Based at Dublin Airport, it operates 41 Airbus aircraft serving Europe Africa and North IDA Ireland is the agency responsible for industrial development in Ireland. University College Dublin (UCD (An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland Dublin (An The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (ˌnoʊtɚˈdeɪm is a private Roman Catholic Research university located in The Northern Ireland Tourist Board is a public interface of the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment. Fáilte Ireland (" Ireland Welcomes " is the National Tourism Development Authority of the Republic of Ireland. The harp is a Stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. Brian mac Cennétig, called Brian Bóruma, ( c 941&ndash23 April 1014 (Brian Boru Brian Bóraimhe was an Irish king who ended the centuries-long domination It is registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization as a symbol of Ireland. The World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO) is one of the 16 specialized agencies of the United Nations. According to what the Oxford English Dictionary calls "a late tradition" (first recorded in 1726), the plant was used by Saint Patrick to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity. The Oxford English Dictionary ( OED) published by the Oxford University Press (OUP is a comprehensive Dictionary of the English Saint Patrick (Patricius Irish: Naomh Pádraig) was a Roman Britain -born Christian Missionary and is the Patron saint SSC RF "Troitsk Institute of Innovative and Termonuclear Research" or TRINITY for shprt Троицкий Институт инновационных и термоядерных The posthumous timing of this legend (coming 1200 years after his death), and the lack of supporting evidence found in St. Patrick's writings have caused some to question its authenticity. It has subsequently become an emblem of Ireland, and is a registered trademark of the Irish government along with the official emblem of the Republic of Ireland, the harp. An emblem is a pictorial Image, abstract or representational that epitomizes a Concept — e Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world A trademark or trade mark, represented by the symbols ™ and ®, or mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual The Government of Ireland (Rialtas na hÉireann n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ is the Cabinet that exercises executive authority in Ireland. The Coat of arms of Ireland is Blazoned as azure a harp or stringed argent - a gold Harp with silver strings on a St The English word comes from Irish seamróg, meaning young clover. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish.

The shamrock is featured on the passport stamp of Montserrat, many of whose citizens are of Irish descent. A passport is a document issued by a national government which certifies for the purpose of international travel the identity and nationality of its holder Montserrat (ˌmɒntsəˈræt is British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles In addition, the Shamrock is frequently used as a name and symbol for Irish pubs throughout the world.

Flags

Flag of Montreal

The flag of the city of Montreal, Canada has a shamrock in the lower right quadrant. The Flag of Montreal was first displayed in May 1939, and is based on the city's coat of arms. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The shamrock represents the Irish population, one of the four major ethnic groups that made up the population of the city in the 19th century when the arms were designed.

The coat of arms on the flag of the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation is cradled in a wreath of shamrock. The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC was the name of the Police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001

The Erin Go Bragh flag uses an angelic Cláirseach, a medieval harp in Ireland, cradled in a wreath of clover. Erin Go Bragh (also sometimes Erin Go Braugh) is the Anglicization of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. Clàrsach ( Scots Gaelic) Cláirseach ( Middle Irish) are the Gaelic words for 'a Harp ' Alsike redirects here Alsike Sweden is also a town in the Knivsta Municipality, Sweden. A very symbolic flag of Irish nationalism, it is often seen on St. Patrick's Day, usually displayed during the parades. Irish nationalism (Náisiúnachas Éireannach refers to political and sociological movements and sentiment that embodies a love for Irish ancestry, culture and language and Saint Patrick's Day (Lá ’le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St

Boat Names

• Shamrock V was a J Class sloop. Shamrock V was built in 1930 for Sir Thomas Lipton's fifth and last America's Cup challenge. The America’s Cup is the most prestigious Regatta and Match race in the sport of Sailing, and the oldest active Trophy in international Designed by Nicholson, she was the first British yacht to be built to the new J Class Rule and is the only remaining J to have been built in wood. A yacht is a recreational boat It designates two rather different classes of Watercraft, sailing and power yachts After launch she was continually upgraded with changes to hull shape and rudder. The rig was also modified to create the most effective racing sail plan but she was no match for the faster US design "Enterprise". It underwent a major refit in 1967.

Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects where responsible for the Refit of Shamrock V in 1999.

• Shamrock is also the name of a 1971 C&C 35 which has actively raced in the Detroit, Michigan region since 1976. Hull number 37, sail no. 11166. Shamrock is a member of the C&C 35-1 Association of Detroit. Named after L boat # 39

• Shamrock is also the name of a wooden steam launch on Windermere. The L Boat is a Sail Sloop racing boat designed by the Luedtke Brothers in Ohio in May 1931 A steam yacht is a class of Yacht with primary or secondary steam propulsion Windermere is the largest natural Lake in England. It has been one of the country’s most popular places for holidays and summer homes since 1847 when the Kendal Owned by the steam engineer Roger Mallinson who restored her back to working condition in the late seventies and went on to make the engine for the steam yacht Gondola. Sailing It is still possible to cruise the northern part of Coniston Water on Gondola which makes regular trips from Easter to the end of October from Coniston

The Four-Leaf Clover

The four-leaf clover is often confused with the shamrock. For information on the song go to Four Leaf Clover (song The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common three-leaved Clover. While the four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck, the three-leafed shamrock is mainly an Irish christian symbol of the Holy Trinity and has a different significance. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world SSC RF "Troitsk Institute of Innovative and Termonuclear Research" or TRINITY for shprt Троицкий Институт инновационных и термоядерных

References

• Nelson, E. Charles; Loughin, Bernard, Shamrock: Botany and History of an Irish Myth: A Biography of the Shamrock in History, Literature, Music and Art. Boethius Press. ISBN 0-86314-199-4. A detailed history, including discussion of the identity of Shamrock.

Notes

Trivia

• Shamrock is the ATC callsign of the Irish airline Aer Lingus
• Royal Irish Regiment soldiers wear a sprig of shamrock on St Patrick's Day as it is their emblem. Air traffic control ( ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct Aircraft on the ground and in the air Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Aer Lingus is the Flag carrier airline of Ireland. Based at Dublin Airport, it operates 41 Airbus aircraft serving Europe Africa and North Saint Patrick's Day (Lá ’le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St Shamrock are exported to wherever the regiment is stationed throughout the world. Queen Victoria decreed over a hundred years ago that soldiers from Ireland should wear a sprig of shamrock in recognition of fellow Irish soldiers who had fought bravely in the Boer War, a tradition continued by British Army soldiers from both the north and the south of Ireland after partition. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Two Boer Wars were fought between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics the Orange Free State and the South African Republic The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world
• The webcomic known as Dr McNinja lets us know of yet another use of shamrocks. While frozen solid, they make excellent shuriken. The first Irish ninjas used these weapons to beat off a band of pirates.
• During the Russian Civil War a British officer Col. The Russian Civil War (1917–1923 was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed P.J. Woods, of Belfast, established a Karelian Regiment which had a shamrock on an orange field as its regimental badge. Col Philip James Woods, DSO ( 23 September, 1880 - 12 September, 1961) was a Independent Unionist Politician

See also

• Four leaf clover
• Shamrock Shake
• St. Patrick's Blue

External links

• The Gaelic Football team, the North London Shamrocks

• The Shamrock : A Further attempt to fix its species, by Nathaniel Colgan, published in the Irish Naturalist 1893

• The truth behind the shamrock, from the BBC

• Shamrocks and 4-Leaf Clovers

• www.decodeunicode.org/en/u+2618 Shamrock as a symbol in Unicode
• [1] Shamrock Rovers FC

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