52+ ‘Ireland’ Writing Prompts
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The Clash of the Ash
Compose a poem about the beauty and excitement of a Hurling match, focusing on the sound of the hurleys (sticks),…
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Irish Road Bowling Excitement
Write a personal narrative about participating in a game of Irish Road Bowling, detailing the incredible highs and lows of…
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Racing Camans
Imagine you’re a player in an exciting game of Camogie – an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women.
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Lament of the Land
Write from the perspective of the homeland itself witnessing the mass suffering, starvation and emigration.
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Disease’s Toll on Kinship
Write about a family struggling through the Irish Potato Famine, focusing on the tensions and resilience within their relationships.
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Banishing the Snakes
Consider the legend of St. Patrick expelling all the snakes from Ireland and pen a reflective essay on it.
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Patrick’s Journey
Write about the journey Saint Patrick took when being captured by Irish pirates and his eventual escape.
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Caught in the Crossfire
Write about living in Ireland during the tumultuous times of the Easter Rising or the Irish Civil War.
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Ancestral Reflections
Imagine you are a 4th generation Irish-American, tracing your roots back to Ireland.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Origin
Write about the origins of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and its growth over time.
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Cultural Transformation
Write about how a country with no cultural ties to Ireland would adopt and localize St. Patrick’s Day.
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St. Patrick’s Faith: A spiritual journey
Write a journal entry from the perspective of St. Patrick, describing his spiritual journey and his evolving relationship with Christianity.
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St. Patrick’s Day Legend: Snakes
Write a fictional tale in which you become St. Patrick, ridding Ireland of snakes.
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St. Patrick’s Journey
Imagine and write about St. Patrick’s journey to Ireland and what he must have experienced.
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The Modern Patrick
Instead of driving snakes out of Ireland, what if St. Patrick drove out a modern issue or problem?
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Leprechaun’s Landscape
Create a poem from the perspective of a leprechaun surveying the Irish landscapes.
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Gaelic Garden Wonders
Imagine you’re in an Irish walled garden. Describe your experience through poetry.
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Emerald Isle Encounters
Pen a poem capturing the essence and beauty of the diverse landscapes in Ireland.
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Parallels within Myths and Miracles
Analyze the miracles attributed to St. Patrick and make parallels to biblical accounts.
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Understanding St. Patrick’s Dedication
Reflect on St. Patrick’s dedication to Christianity and how it impacts your personal faith.
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Pub Hopping Adventure
Envision a convivial evening spent pub hopping in Dublin’s Temple Bar district.
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Historical Landmarks Visitation
Picture a detailed itinerary through Ireland’s historical landmarks.
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Irish Myth and Folklore Exploration
Write about how you’d come to learn about Irish mythology, folklore, and superstitions during your imaginary trip to Ireland.
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Giants in Ireland
Write a story inspired by the legend of the Giant’s Causeway and its creator, Finn MacCool.
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Dream of America
Write a monologue from the perspective of a young girl/boy in Ireland, dreaming of immigrating to America.
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Transatlantic Letters
Craft a series of letters between an Irish immigrant in America and a loved one left behind in Ireland.
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The Reunion
Imagine a scenario where an Irish migrant reunites with their family who remained in Ireland after many years.
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Ancestral Voyage
Write a fictional story about an Irish family immigrating to America during the early 20th Century.
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The Tale of the Snake-Free Isle
Craft a creative tale on the folklore that St. Patrick drove away all snakes from Ireland.
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Embracing Insurmountable Odds
Discuss how faith can help overcome obstacles by examining the trials and tribulations faced by St. Patrick.
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Selflessness of Saint Patrick
Reflect on the life of Saint Patrick and how you can apply his selfless attitude in your own life.
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Shamrock’s Triple Symbolism
Write about the three symbolic elements of the shamrock and how these elements align with your personal beliefs and experiences.
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Haunted by Banshees
Imagine your family’s reaction to sighting a Banshee, a mythical figure in Irish folklore.
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Cliffs of Moher Contemplation
Describe standing on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks.
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Roaming the Ring of Kerry
Write about a hypothetical road trip around the Ring of Kerry and describe the breathtaking coastal scenery you encounter.
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Irish Myths and Legends
Write a detailed description of experiencing an Irish myth or legend in real-time.
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Ancient Echoes
Write about exploring one of Ireland’s many historical sites, and the sense of history that you experience there.
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Leprechaun’s Journey
Create a narrative following a leprechaun’s journey from Ireland to another part of the world.
