Why is green associated with ireland?

Question

Why is green associated with ireland?

Answer 1

because..........

it is very green there

leprachauns

shamarocks

St patricks day(st pats from ireland)

Answer 2

because there's so many fields.

Answer 3

Come for a visit and find out.

Answer 4

emerald isle.... there  is a song the green green grass of home.the leprechauns are dressed in green(not that they exist).

Answer 5

Well, I think it's because it is one of the colours on their flag.

Ireland is also known as the 'emerald isle' and after visiting the place I can see why. The country is so green and lush - it's beautiful.

Their football/rugby etc. kit is always green

Answer 6

Ireland is known as the emerald isle because of its lovely lush green grass, only one other place can lay claim to the same that's Kentucky but there grass is bluer

Answer 7

It rains every day in Ireland and as a result the countryside is very lush and green which is why it's called the Emerald Isle

Answer 8

If you fly into Ireland,particulary Shannon ,you will observe how green and lush the fields and hedges of Ireland are.On some days,depending on the light, you will see fourty Shades of green.No burned landscape here due to the wet climate.

Answer 9

its the forty shades of green

Answer 10

our land is very green here, lots of it aswell thats why it is

Answer 11

Becausein the rural parts of irelnad the grass is a beautiful green color.

Answer 12

theres 40 i think it is shades of green in Ireland!!

The green on the Irish flag represents on catholics

The land is rich and agriculture booming due to the rain on the soil

Leprechauns are thought to wear green and apparently Ireland is home to the leprachauns

Can't think of anymore reasons x

Answer 13

hibs

Answer 14

Another name for Ireland is the Emerald Isle. it is beautiful, and there are many different shades of green as a result from rainfall.

Answer 15

Because Ireland has 40 shades of green all the way to Skibbereen.