Irish national icon and Symbol of Ireland – Harp
Symbol of Ireland is Harp
The Irish harp is the official symbol of Ireland. The Celtic harp. Gaelic harp. Clàrsach. Cláirseach. Guinness harp.
There are a number of names for the Irish harp. It is also known as the Celtic harp, the Gaelic harp, the clàrsach (in Scotland) or the cláirseach (in the modern Irish language).
The oldest is the one on which the ‘official’ national emblem of Ireland is based: the Trinity College Harp. Also known as the Brian Boru or O’Neill harp, this 15th century Irish harp is on display in the Long Room of Trinity College, Dublin.
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The harp is used on the cover of Irish passports; various government departments; the obverse of Irish euro coins. I just feel romantic, poetic and artistic when I see the symbol of harp everywhere
