Ireland - Iirimaa
one of the pipes, called the chanter, producing the melody. The remaining pipes are
drones, each tuned to a single note, that provide a continuous background tone.
Bagpipes were used mostly in armies to provide marching music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Vp3yy1Yzk
Anthem
Ireland National Anthem Lyrics
Ireland
As Gaeilge:
Seo dhibh a chairde duan Oglaigh,
Cathreimeach briomhar ceolmhar,
Ar dtinte cnamh go buacach taid,
'S an speir go min realtogach
Is fonnmhar faobhrach sinn chun gleo
'S go tiunmhar gle roimh thiocht do'n lo
Fe chiunas chaomh na hoiche ar seol:
Seo libh canaidh Amhran na bhFiann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrQaKNLRgu0
Popular sports in Ireland
Soccer (Football): In Ireland to avoid confusion with Gaelic football, it's called
"soccer". It is one of the most accessible and popular sports in Ireland and around the
world.