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Our family loves the beauty of the Irish shamrock symbol, and it appears on many of our expressions from jewelry to clothing to wall art.
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One phrase associated with this iconic symbol is to 'be in the clover' - meaning to live a happy, carefree life. So here is wishing you a life in the clover!
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Meanwhile, let's have a closer look at the lovely shamrock symbol.
How Long Has This Been a Thing?
The word 'shamrock' derives from a word in Gaelic meaning 'little clover.' Various written references to this plant can be found as early as 1507.
In Irish writings you can find it referred to as far back in history as 1707.
The Druids in Ireland considered the little clover a sacred thing. They believed it had ability to scare off evil spirits, and they reportedly believed it had medicinal properties as well.
As a symbol of Ireland, with its typical 3 leaves on each stem, the shamrock is entangled with the belief that 3 is a magical and sacred number.
Legend holds that St Patrick used the shamrock in his teachings to discuss the holy trinity.
Did You Know Snakes Can't Stand Shamrocks?
According to legend, St Patrick eliminated all snakes from Ireland. Many believe he purposefully covered the land with this special plant to keep snakes off the Island.
Since there are no snakes to be found in Ireland, this is proof to some people the legend is true!
According to our own scientific research, snakes will not live where this type of clover is grown no matter what country :-).
It also appears that the plant has been used as a snake venom treatment!
The Irish Shamrock Symbol Gets Banned...
During the 1770s the Irish Volunteers used the Shamrock as their mark. It soon became a symbol of rebellion.
In fact it got so popular for this reason that it was banned by the Queen of England.
About this time, the song 'Wearing of the Green' (click to visit a YouTube video in a separate tab) was written as a light-hearted protestover the banning of this important symbol.
Today the shamrock symbol it is simply a world-wide image of Irish culture and heritage.
How Can I Express My Irish Side Using the Irish Shamrock?
Well, one particularly creative way is to purchase and grow Irish Shamrock Seeds.
If you really want to get your hands dirty (pun intended) you can also buy real dirt from Ireland to grow them in (some believe that's the only way you can grown them).
- Another way is to wear jewelry featuring the shamrock (such as the pendant illustrated above).
- Many items of informal clothing (T-shirts, hats, etc) can be worn, portraying this famous symbol!
- Still another way is to use the shamrock symbol to decorate your home during special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, weddings, and so on.
- And using the shamrock in various Irish kids crafts is another fun way to express your Irish side with this wonderful Irish symbol.
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Over the centuries, the humble shamrock plant has come to symbolise Ireland and all things Irish. The shamrock has become a key emblem associated with Saint Patrick’s Day, the custom of wearing shamrock on the day is still observed and the plant is a common sight during the celebrations.
In this blog, we look into the many meanings of this key icon of Irish national identity.
What is a Shamrock?
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The shamrock and the clover plants are often confused. Shamrocks are in fact a species of the clover plant. The word shamrock is derived from the Irish shamróg which in turn comes from seamair óg and this translates into English as: “young clover.”
An Emblem of St. Patrick
The shamrock is ingrained in Irish culture due to its association with St. Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland. Legends recount how St. Patrick used the three petals of the shamrock to teach the Trinity to Celtic pagans. This is why pictures of Saint Patrick depict him driving the snakes out of Ireland with a cross in one hand and a sprig of shamrocks in the other.
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However, the number three was believed to have magical properties long before the Saint’s arrival and it is a recurring theme throughout Celtic folklore (na seanchaí). Consequently, the three petals of the shamrock were considered to be imbued with bring good luck.
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The shamrock has been used as a national symbol since the 18th century due to its association with Ireland’s patron saint – St. Patrick. It was around this time that the shamrock began to change from a symbol purely associated with St. Patrick to an Irish national symbol when it became an emblem for revolutionary nationalist groups.
In modern times however, the shamrock has taken on a far less militant meaning. It is now used by many state bodies to represent Ireland and Irish culture abroad. In fact, the symbol of the shamrock is protected by law as a trademark and its use is restricted to goods or services of Irish origin.
It has also become tradition for the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) to gift a bowl of shamrocks in a special Waterford Crystal bowl featuring a shamrock design to the President of the United States in the White House every St. Patrick’s Day. This practice began in 1952 when then Irish ambassador to Washington John Hearne sent a box of it to US president Harry S Truman.
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