National anthem of Northern Ireland: “A Londonderry Air”

The Northern Irish national anthem was written by N/A and composed by Traditional.

1. Would God I were the tender apple blossom That floats and falls from off the twisted bough To lie and faint within your silken bosom Within your silken bosom as that does now. Or would I were a little burnish’d apple For you to pluck me, gliding by so cold While sun and shade you robe of lawn will dapple Your robe of lawn, and you hair’s spun gold. 2. Yea, would to God I were among the roses That lean to kiss you as you float between While on the lowest branch a bud uncloses A bud uncloses, to touch you, queen. Nay, since you will not love, would I were growing A happy daisy, in the garden path That so your silver foot might press me going Might press me going even unto death.

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What is Northern Ireland known for?

Northern Ireland is known for the Giant's Causeway. The appearance of almost 40,000 massive, regularly shaped columns, which are perfectly divided, forming a pavement, is the site's most distinctive and singular feature. This breathtaking sight gave rise to myths of giants crossing the ocean to Scotland

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