Fun Facts

Fun Facts:

Catherine Kelly, who died in 1785, was allegedly the smallest Irish woman ever. With a total height of just 34 inches and a weight of 8 pounds, she was known as “The Irish Fairy.”

 



The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia, in County Galway



Irish Setters originated in Ireland

Recipe:

Traditional Irish Stew
This is one of Ireland’s most famous dishes.
2 – 3 pounds of boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ tsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
6 cups chicken or lamb stock
2 – 3 pounds potatoes, peeled & quartered
1 - 2 large onions, chopped
2 cups of chopped carrots
6 stalks of celery, chopped
6 Tbsp of flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
salt & pepper

Heat the oil in a dutch oven. Add the lamb, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. When meat in nicely browned add the potatoes, onions, carrots, celery and the broth. Simmer covered for 2 hours.

In a small bowl whisk together flour and some of the broth from the stew until smooth. Stir into the simmering stew until the stew has thickened, then continue simmering for an additional 4 – 5 mins.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings