Each correct comment or post gets 3 points…

The padlet freezes at on Sunday at 21:00

The Scottish Team: 142 points

The English Team: 99 points

The Irish Team: 93 points

The Welsh Team: 59 points

(some posts have the same topic, the points might slightly change after I check all the posts, one-by-one...)

St2: 254 points

St1: 42 points

See you on Thursday/Friday for part II-the REVERSAL!

The Green Man Festival has music and plays outside.

The Royal Welsh Show shows animals, food, and farming.

Nos Galan is a New Year celebration with songs and dances

Whiskey Heritage: Old Bushmills is the first place in the world to be

granted an official license to distil whiskey.

Popular sports include football (soccer), rugby, and Gaelic games.

In 1921, it was separated from the rest of Ireland.

There were many decades of conflict (known as The Troubles).

Since 1998, there has been a peace agreement (the Good Friday Agreement).

It has a rich musical and folk tradition.

It is known for its castles, green landscapes, and the Giant’s Causeway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

It is located in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland.

It borders the Republic of Ireland

It is part of the United Kingdom.

It has its own local parliament and government, but London retains significant powers.

Every year on July 12th, large parades are held by the Orange Order, with marching bands and flags. This tradition is linked to the history and identity of the region.

Derry~Londonderry is encircled by a mile of 17th-century stone walls, 20 feet in height and almost as much across. The city extended beyond these walls as the years went on, creating a truly dynamic and vibrant place where history and modern life sit comfortably together. From beautiful architecture like the red, neo-Gothic Guildhall to local artistry at the Craft Village, there’s so much more than meets the eye in this bustling city.

What it is: Two traditional sports with huge cultural significance.

Strange/unique aspect: Matches are played with enormous passion, and local teams are often more important than “official” sporting events. In Hurling, players use small wooden sticks to hit a tiny ball at speeds that can exceed 150 km/h!

Yes, you read that right! While Northern Ireland may be small, there are six very distinct cities to explore full of their own unique character and charm. You’ve got bustling Belfast, historic Derry~Londonderry, maritime Bangor, ecclesiastical Armagh, cultural Lisburn, and the “Gateway to the North”, Newry.

What it is: An old custom where people dress up in costumes and masks and go from house to house.

Strange/unique aspect: “Mummers” perform short plays or sing to earn food or drink. It’s like a theatrical version of trick-or-treating that goes back to the Middle Ages.

What it is: Halloween originates from Ireland (Samhain), but in Northern Ireland some older traditions are still preserved.

Strange/unique aspect: Besides the usual trick-or-treating, families often carve jack-o’-lanterns from potatoes or huge pumpkins and tell ghost stories around fires. Some even leave food outside for spirits.

In 1921, the island was divided; the southern part became an independent state (Ireland), while Northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom. There were decades of tensions, but the Good Friday Agreement (1998) brought peace and self-government

After the death of Queen Victoria, it is said that some people painted their doors in bright colors to stand out; today this is considered a tradition.

Founded in 1413 (the oldest in Scotland).Famous for theology, philosophy, and international relations. Known as the home of golf (near the Old Course)