100 Amazing Facts about Ireland
Marc Dresgui
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the Magic of Ireland – One Fascinating Fact at a Time! 🇮🇪
100 Amazing Facts About Ireland is the perfect audiobook for curious kids aged 7 to 12 who love stories, history, and nature. Designed to spark wonder and build knowledge, this collection of 100 surprising and true facts invites young listeners on a journey through ancient legends, natural wonders, and extraordinary Irish traditions.
From stone circles older than the pyramids to a queen who led her army into battle, from whispering caves to sacred trees that spoke to druids, each short fact is written like a mini adventure. Clear, engaging, and full of imagination, the facts are grouped into 10 captivating themes that bring Ireland to life through real stories and fascinating discoveries.
This audiobook is perfect for listening on the go, at bedtime, or during quiet moments of the day. The tone is warm, lively, and educational – just right for children who want to learn while having fun.
Why kids (and parents) love it:
Whether your child dreams of visiting Ireland or simply loves hearing about ancient mysteries and real-life wonders, 100 Amazing Facts About Ireland will transport them to a land of green hills, brave heroes, and centuries-old secrets. Let them press play… and travel with their ears and imagination!
Duration - 3h 23m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the Magic of Ireland – One Fascinating Fact at a Time! 🇮🇪 100 Amazing Facts About Ireland is the perfect audiobook for curious kids aged 7 to 12 who love stories, history, and nature. Designed to spark wonder and build knowledge, this collection of 100 surprising and true facts invites young listeners on a journey through ancient legends, natural wonders, and extraordinary Irish traditions. From stone circles older than the pyramids to a queen who led her army into battle, from whispering caves to sacred trees that spoke to druids, each short fact is written like a mini adventure. Clear, engaging, and full of imagination, the facts are grouped into 10 captivating themes that bring Ireland to life through real stories and fascinating discoveries. This audiobook is perfect for listening on the go, at bedtime, or during quiet moments of the day. The tone is warm, lively, and educational – just right for children who want to learn while having fun. Why kids (and parents) love it: Whether your child dreams of visiting Ireland or simply loves hearing about ancient mysteries and real-life wonders, 100 Amazing Facts About Ireland will transport them to a land of green hills, brave heroes, and centuries-old secrets. Let them press play… and travel with their ears and imagination! Duration - 3h 23m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
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Fact 1 - The longest Gaelic bridge has stood the test of time
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Fact 2 - Druids read the future in their entrails
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Fact 3 - A mountain seems to have a human face
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Fact 4 - Warriors were served nettle soup
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Fact 5 - Caves sing in the wind
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Fact 6 - A library preserves 1000-year-old books
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Fact 7 - The color of Saint Patrick's costume was blue
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Fact 8 - A man disguised as a horse visits houses
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Fact 9 - A Celtic king reigned at just 15 years of age
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Fact 10 - A natural basalt organ beats all records
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Fact 11 - Reindeer have been reintroduced to the mountains
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Fact 12 - An abbey hides a spiral staircase
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Fact 13 - The Fal stone cries out under the rightful king
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Fact 14 - A river welcomes migrating eels every year
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Fact 15 - The world's oldest pub is still open
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Fact 16 - A cathedral has a clock without hands
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Fact 17 - Puck Festival crowns goat as king
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Fact 18 - Ireland has over 30,000 lakes
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Fact 19 - Daniel O'Connell was fluent in five languages
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Fact 20 - A Celtic queen fought with her army
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Fact 21 - Soda bread can be made without yeast or kneading
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Fact 22 - A carved stone turns when touched
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Fact 23 - The Giant's Causeway seems magically sculpted
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Fact 24 - A tree grows in the middle of an enchanted lake
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Fact 25 - A castle seems to be built upside down
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Fact 26 - A circle of stones has survived 5000 years
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Fact 27 - Decorated bonnets float down rivers
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Fact 28 - Druids knew how to treat with plants
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Fact 29 - An abbess wrote in Latin in the 7th century
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Fact 30 - A magic dog protected ancient warriors
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Fact 31 - Dulse is a seaweed with a nutty taste
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Fact 32 - Giant Finn McCool would have challenged Scotland
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Fact 33 - A pirate queen ruled the entire West Coast
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Fact 34 - Goats live on an island cut off from the world
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Fact 35 - A round tower without a door defied looters
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Fact 36 - The druid Cathbad could read the future
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Fact 37 - An Irish rebel fled in a barrel
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Fact 38 - Irish sheep are stronger than the wind
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Fact 39 - The Irish always ate potatoes
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Fact 40 - The largest Celtic stone circle is in Lough Gur
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Fact 41 - Ireland holds record for biggest bonfire
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Fact 42 - Graves shine when the sun rises
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Fact 43 - Peregrine falcons nest in ruins
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Fact 44 - Tara wood was considered sacred
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Fact 45 - Saint Brendan would have rowed to America
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Fact 46 - A leprechaun can repair magic shoes
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Fact 47 - All windows face the stars
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Fact 48 - An Irishman inspired the concept of metal detectors
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Fact 49 - The modern submarine comes from an Irish inventor
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Fact 50 - Connemara is home to bogs full of mystery
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Fact 51 - Jonathan Swift created stories to change the world
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Fact 52 - A sacred cow appears at the solstice
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Fact 53 - An Irish wolfhound could outrun a pony
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Fact 54 - Burying a sardine to herald spring
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Fact 55 - An Irishman developed aviation before the Wrights
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Fact 56 - A bridge built without nails or cement
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Fact 57 - Celtic kings swore oaths to the sun
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Fact 58 - Ireland held the largest St. Patrick's Day parade ever
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Fact 59 - The boxty is a shredded potato pancake
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Fact 60 - Newgrange is older than the pyramids
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Fact 61 - The stethoscope was improved by an Irish doctor
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Fact 62 - A copyist monk wrote in total darkness
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Fact 63 - Europe's oldest lighthouse still in operation
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Fact 64 - Children sing at the door for Samhain
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Fact 65 - Giant deer once lived on the island
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Fact 66 - A cliff is home to the world's largest puffin colony
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Fact 67 - A secret code inspired by ancient Gaelic
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Fact 68 - Coddle contains several leftovers simmered together
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Fact 69 - An Irish lake is said to hide a giant snake
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Fact 70 - Trees grow with the wind
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Fact 71 - Colcannon mixes potatoes and cabbage
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Fact 72 - The first hollow syringe comes from Ireland
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Fact 73 - A circle of stones measures exactly 33 metres
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Fact 74 - Banshees howl to announce danger
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Fact 75 - Brian Boru united Ireland against the invaders
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Fact 76 - Milk chocolate was invented by an Irishman
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Fact 77 - A spectral horse haunts the misty moors
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Fact 78 - A ceremony honors elves in the hills
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Fact 79 - An Irishman created the first medical syringe
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Fact 80 - Jumping over the Beltane lights
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Fact 81 - Irish gold was already being mined in the Bronze Age
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Fact 82 - A circle of stones served as a lunar calendar
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Fact 83 - Fairies live in sacred hills
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Fact 84 - Drisheen is a blood sausage made with milk
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Fact 85 - Irish scientist isolates morphine
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Fact 86 - A colony of bronze seals on deserted beaches
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Fact 87 - We used to eat grilled seaweed on Midsummer's Day
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Fact 88 - A thousand-year-old oak still grows in a field
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Fact 89 - Cross braiding on Saint Brigitte's Day
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Fact 90 - The Cliffs of Moher are over 200 metres high
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Fact 91 - The Tuatha Dé Danann supposedly came from the clouds
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Fact 92 - A wall stands on its own without being fixed to the floor
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Fact 93 - Beer-flavored porter cake
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Fact 94 - Sand dunes move to the rhythm of the wind
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Fact 95 - King Lir was transformed into a swan
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Fact 96 - Young people made wishes at the fountains
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Fact 97 - Oghams are an alphabet carved in stone
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Fact 98 - Salmon swim up waterfalls against the current
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Fact 99 - Barmbrack's cake hides a prediction
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Fact 100 - A medieval manuscript speaks of magic trees
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Conclusion
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