If you are lucky enough to be at least part Irish, you should embrace it in all its glory. While being Irish seems to be a trendy thing at the moment, there are bona-fida reasons why you should show off your Irish pride by wearing Irish patches. Green beer and Irish drinking games aside, Irish biker patches instantly identify you as someone who is proud of their heritage for the following reasons:
1. The History of the Irish
With an estimated 70 million people who have some Irish blood coursing through their veins, it is evident that the history of the Irish is one of endurance and complexity. Originally a band of fisherman and hunters, the residents of present-day Ireland settled the country around 6000 BC. Iin 400 AD arrived, the country comprised seven kingdoms that were independent of one another. These kingdoms often raided each other as well as parts of the United Kingdom and surrounding areas. During one of these raids, a young man -- who would eventually become known as Saint Patrick -- was captured and imprisoned for about six years before finally escaping. With such a brash and debonair tale, it is no wonder that Saint Patrick adorns so many Irish patches for bikers.
2. Inventions of the Irish
When you think of some of the staple items that are simply taken for granted in today's society, you might not consider that they were invented by the Irish. From the everyday to the more obscure, Irish people have been some of the most inventive in the world. In fact, without the enterprising spirit and zeal of the Irish, you might never have had the pleasure of enjoying color photography. John Joly, an Irish inventor with a long array of different technical products, figured out how to use one plate to make color photographs.
While nearly everyone has enjoyed a color photograph at some point in their lives, only a lucky few have (thankfully) had to make use of another Irish invention. Sir James Martin invented an ejector seat and by 1845, was testing it on dummies. In 1846, a live tester was recruited and shortly thereafter it was adopted as a safety measure by the Royal Air Force.
3. Alcoholic Beverages Are Synonymous with Irish Culture
Even the non-Irish still enjoy a mug of Guinness, a beer that is all-Irish -- through and through -- on tap at their favorite watering hole. DId you know, though in 1830, an Irishman came up with a wine distilling device that used the heat-exchange method? This ushered in advances in distilling methods used for beverages such as whiskey.
