Fill in the Blanks Irish CultureOnline version A fill in the blanks introduction to Irish culture (for English learners) by Jessica Neil 1 part green originated known Irish football place mythical honor The Gaelic culture in Ireland but eventually expanded to Scotland , and much of northwestern Europe . Today there are cultural differences between the Protestant and Catholic Irish , and many Irish traditions have become known around the world , including Halloween and Saint Patrick's Day . The two official languages in Ireland are English and . The color is known around the world as being associated with Ireland , and is commonly featured on Saint Patrick's Day memorabilia and at events which take around the world . It is common for beer to be served with green food coloring on Saint Patrick's Day , which falls on March 17th each year . Saint Patrick's Day was created to its namesake who banished snakes from Ireland and taught the Irish about the Trinity , represented by the three - leaf clover - or shamrock . Irish folklore includes the Leprechaun , a creature that wears green clothes , makes shoes , and has a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow . Sports that are popular in the Irish culture include Gaelic , soccer , hockey , rugby , and hurling . Many Irish people like to take in these sports . Irish dance is well - around the world . Riverdance is a form of Irish dance that has become famous around the world .
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