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Dublin : Top 10 Celtic Traditions

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1. Celtic Crosses

High, richly carved stone crucifixes with a central circle are a feature of Celtic churches.
2. Celtic Design

Distinctive traditional interlocking patterns that decorate ancient Celtic jewellery have always remained popular in Ireland.
3. Language

The Irish language, spoken by about 1.5 million people today, comes directly from the ancient Celtic inhabitants.
4. Céilí

A get-together to drink, sing, dance and stamp your feet to traditional music.
5. Hurling

This robust Celtic game requires hurleys (ash sticks), a sliotar (a leather ball) and plenty of energy.
6. Musical Instruments

Uillean pipes, bodhráns (drums), tin whistles and other Celtic instruments remain at the heart of Irish folk music.
7. St Brigid’s Crosses

Country people still weave rushes into these crosses and hang them up to protect against evil spirits.
8. Fairy Trees

An isolated tree in a field is generally not cut down because it could be sacred.
9. Water Worship

Sacred springs, fairy wells, and holy water remain a large part of many Irish people’s religion.
10. Craic

The lively, witty, relaxed conviviality, gossip and talk that makes life worth living.