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6 Fun facts about Ireland - Learn English with 'My English Pass'

Here are some fun facts that reveals Ireland in all its uniqueness.
1. Ireland is the most successful country in the Eurovision Song Contest. The nation has won a massive 7 times since the contest started in 1956. However, it has finished in the top 10 only once in the last 14 years.

2. Halloween was invented in Ireland. The roots of Halloween can be traced back 2,000 years to the Celtic Samhain festival, which celebrated the end of summer.

3. Ireland has the largest number of red-haired people of any country in the world. Over 10% of the Irish population are estimated to have red hair. That compares to about 1% in Southern Europe, for example.

4. Ireland is the only country in the world to have a musical instrument as its national symbol. As a testament to the country's love for music, Ireland boasts a harp as its national emblem. It dates back to the 13th century.

5. It’s estimated that there are 30,000 castles and ruins in Ireland. While Blarney Castle and Bunratty Castle are among the most famous, you can see literally thousands more. It is likely the result of Ireland’s tumultuous history of conquest and unrest.

6. The Irish language is one of the oldest living languages
Two official languages are spoken in Ireland: English and Irish. The Irish language is also called Gaelic and is a completely different language from English. Gaelic is one of the oldest living languages in the world. Although scientists disagree on the exact dates, the Irish language probably originated some 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. That would mean that the Irish language is about as old as Chinese, Ancient Greek and Hebrew.

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