6 facts about the Irish who do not fit in the heads of foreigners

We invite you to get acquainted with Ireland, but not with the one that is presented on the pages of the guidebooks, but with the real one, as it really is. First of all, I want to note that the Irish are the most good-natured and welcoming people who, noticing you in a cafe for a cup of coffee, will not refuse to enjoy chatting with you at ease. By itself, this northern island has an extraordinary nature, culture and attractions. It was Ireland that gave the world Guinness beer, fiery dances and over 80 million descendants living on all continents. But these are far from the most amazing facts! And now we will prove that you know this famous country is not so good.

Redheads in Ireland are only about 10 percent

If you still believed that a true Irishman must certainly be a bright red-haired handsome man, now you are aware that such an opinion is no more than a common stereotype.

The famous Count Dracula has Irish roots

Prince Vlad III Tepes, better known as Count Dracula, is the prototype of the main character of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula". It is widely believed among historians that the author drew inspiration to create the image of his vampire character from Irish folklore.

Grace O'Malley Pirate Queen was Irish

Granual, or Grace O'Malley, actually existed. She was born around 1530 in Ireland, in the family of the leader of the O'Malley clan Owen Dubdara. Being a rebel by nature, after the death of her father, she defeated her brother and became the leader herself, legends were made about her menacing and courage.

Ireland ranks second in the world for tea consumption

According to statistics, most of all in the world they like to drink tea in Turkey, and Ireland came in second.

St. Patrick's Day - a national Irish holiday

It is celebrated on March 17 and gradually more and more goes beyond the borders of the country, gaining more and more popularity around the world. Moreover, the grandeur of the scope and scale of the feast, foreign residents also try to comply. So, in Chicago (USA) on this day the river is specially painted in green.