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
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 3 - A mountain seems to have a human face
Duration:00:02:02
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
Duration:00:02:06
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
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 9 - A Celtic king reigned at just 15 years of age
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 10 - A natural basalt organ beats all records
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 11 - Reindeer have been reintroduced to the mountains
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 12 - An abbey hides a spiral staircase
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 13 - The Fal stone cries out under the rightful king
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 14 - A river welcomes migrating eels every year
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 15 - The world's oldest pub is still open
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 16 - A cathedral has a clock without hands
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 17 - Puck Festival crowns goat as king
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 18 - Ireland has over 30,000 lakes
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 19 - Daniel O'Connell was fluent in five languages
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 20 - A Celtic queen fought with her army
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 21 - Soda bread can be made without yeast or kneading
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 22 - A carved stone turns when touched
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 23 - The Giant's Causeway seems magically sculpted
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 24 - A tree grows in the middle of an enchanted lake
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 25 - A castle seems to be built upside down
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 26 - A circle of stones has survived 5000 years
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 27 - Decorated bonnets float down rivers
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 28 - Druids knew how to treat with plants
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 29 - An abbess wrote in Latin in the 7th century
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Fact 30 - A magic dog protected ancient warriors
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 31 - Dulse is a seaweed with a nutty taste
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 32 - Giant Finn McCool would have challenged Scotland
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 33 - A pirate queen ruled the entire West Coast
Duration:00:02:02
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
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 36 - The druid Cathbad could read the future
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 37 - An Irish rebel fled in a barrel
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 38 - Irish sheep are stronger than the wind
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 39 - The Irish always ate potatoes
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 40 - The largest Celtic stone circle is in Lough Gur
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 41 - Ireland holds record for biggest bonfire
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 42 - Graves shine when the sun rises
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 43 - Peregrine falcons nest in ruins
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 44 - Tara wood was considered sacred
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 45 - Saint Brendan would have rowed to America
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 46 - A leprechaun can repair magic shoes
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 47 - All windows face the stars
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 48 - An Irishman inspired the concept of metal detectors
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 49 - The modern submarine comes from an Irish inventor
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 50 - Connemara is home to bogs full of mystery
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 51 - Jonathan Swift created stories to change the world
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 52 - A sacred cow appears at the solstice
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 53 - An Irish wolfhound could outrun a pony
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 54 - Burying a sardine to herald spring
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 55 - An Irishman developed aviation before the Wrights
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 56 - A bridge built without nails or cement
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 57 - Celtic kings swore oaths to the sun
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 58 - Ireland held the largest St. Patrick's Day parade ever
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 59 - The boxty is a shredded potato pancake
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 60 - Newgrange is older than the pyramids
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 61 - The stethoscope was improved by an Irish doctor
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 62 - A copyist monk wrote in total darkness
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 63 - Europe's oldest lighthouse still in operation
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 64 - Children sing at the door for Samhain
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 65 - Giant deer once lived on the island
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 66 - A cliff is home to the world's largest puffin colony
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 67 - A secret code inspired by ancient Gaelic
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 68 - Coddle contains several leftovers simmered together
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 69 - An Irish lake is said to hide a giant snake
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 70 - Trees grow with the wind
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 71 - Colcannon mixes potatoes and cabbage
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 72 - The first hollow syringe comes from Ireland
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 73 - A circle of stones measures exactly 33 metres
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 74 - Banshees howl to announce danger
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 75 - Brian Boru united Ireland against the invaders
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 76 - Milk chocolate was invented by an Irishman
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 77 - A spectral horse haunts the misty moors
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 78 - A ceremony honors elves in the hills
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 79 - An Irishman created the first medical syringe
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 80 - Jumping over the Beltane lights
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 81 - Irish gold was already being mined in the Bronze Age
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 82 - A circle of stones served as a lunar calendar
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 83 - Fairies live in sacred hills
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 84 - Drisheen is a blood sausage made with milk
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 85 - Irish scientist isolates morphine
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 86 - A colony of bronze seals on deserted beaches
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 87 - We used to eat grilled seaweed on Midsummer's Day
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 88 - A thousand-year-old oak still grows in a field
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 89 - Cross braiding on Saint Brigitte's Day
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 90 - The Cliffs of Moher are over 200 metres high
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 91 - The Tuatha Dé Danann supposedly came from the clouds
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 92 - A wall stands on its own without being fixed to the floor
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 93 - Beer-flavored porter cake
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 94 - Sand dunes move to the rhythm of the wind
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 95 - King Lir was transformed into a swan
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 96 - Young people made wishes at the fountains
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 97 - Oghams are an alphabet carved in stone
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 98 - Salmon swim up waterfalls against the current
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 99 - Barmbrack's cake hides a prediction
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 100 - A medieval manuscript speaks of magic trees
Duration:00:01:57
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:41