The Irish population is divided into two groups: The ProtestantsThe Catholics
The Protestants are of British origin. They came to Ireland in the centuries. They want to be part of the UK. But the Catholics are natives of Ireland. They want to unite with the Republic of Ireland. The fighting between them continue to this day.
Northern Ireland has a lot of cultural traditions: songs, dances, literature, festivals
The Irish flag has three coloures: Green means the Roman Catholics of Ireland Orange – the Protestants of Ulster White means peace
The national symbols of Northern Ireland are the shamrock and the red hand
T HE NATIONAL DAY OF N ORTHERN I RELAND IS ON THE 17 TH OF M ARCH – S T P ATRICK D AY
T HE MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF B ELFAST ARE Albert Memorial Clock The Belfast Wheel
The most popular sports are hurling football