Irish In Britain

ACROSS

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Sometimes added to a glass of whiskey

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Horses like this

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If captured by a human this creature might grant three wishes in return for freedom

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The meaning of the Irish word “milis”

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Used for rowing

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Musical instrument that is blown

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Eating the leaves of potatoes will cause this

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Irish recipe made with buttermilk, flour and bicarbonate of soda

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Irish fairy tale

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A common game in many Irish households in the 1950s and 1960s which involves a wooden board with 13 hooks mounted on the wall

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Bicycles need two of these

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The Irish word “craic” means this

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Danny Boy is one of these

DOWN

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Sent through the post

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Made of wood and used to make yar

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A stringed instrument that you play by turning a crank

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A plant that can be spun and then woven into linen

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Musical instrument and symbol of Ireland

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The colour of the sky at night before a sunny day

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Irish symbol of love and friendship which might be worn as ring

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Red roses might symbolise this

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A shamrock is this shape

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Cows may lie down at the sign of this

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Use one of these to make some Barry’s tea

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Cats like to sit in front of this

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Traditionally eaten with cabbage and potatoes

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Wooden stick used in an Irish sport

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Something you might shout at the start of a race

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Bronze horn

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Another word for Dad

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Ireland is an important fishing area for these

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The colour of post boxes in Ireland

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A group of workmates

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Roses grow on this