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Suggestions for county flowers.

  • 18-02-2016 10:57PM
    #1
    failinis
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    I created a thread a few weeks ago asking for help finding out what the country flowers for the South was, after I discovered the ones for the North.
    (As I am doing a little personal illustration project on the North flowers)

    I was surprised to discover that the South does not have any (bar Offaly who has the Bog-Rosemary as one).

    So, what are your suggestions for a county or two? Do you know a few stories (historical or not) relating to certain plants/flowers for a county, or just a nice reason why?

    I already was suggested a rose of Tralee for Kerry so funny or serious ideas.

    Once I get a good few suggestions I will add a poll if thats suits.


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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I assume the flower should be native to the county.

    Ah No, obviously not when it's a Rose for Kerry.

    Pimpernel for Louth

    Heather for Meath

    Bluebell for Dublin

    Water Lily for Westmeath

    Purple Loosestrife for Cavan

    Rosebay Willow Herb for Waterford


  • #3
    corner of hells
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    For Meath , the traffic cone. They're everywhere.


  • #4
    Mint Aero
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    A dandelion for Dublin because it stinks.


  • #5
    Sheep Lover
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    The stem of a flower for Limerick as the head of the flower was stolen.


  • #6
    failinis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭failinis


    Chandler Odd Hose wrote: »
    I assume the flower should be native to the county.

    Ah No, obviously not when it's a Rose for Kerry.

    Pimpernel for Louth

    Heather for Meath

    Bluebell for Dublin

    Water Lily for Westmeath

    Purple Loosestrife for Cavan

    Rosebay Willow Herb for Waterford

    Either common/native to the county, or have a significance for that place.
    Nice suggestions!
    Oh, I have not seen a Purple Loosestrife for years.


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  • #7
    maudgonner
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    It's stretching the definition of flower a bit (ok, a lot :)), but Mayo is named after the yew.


  • #8
    Sky King
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    Rose for Kilkenny also (Rose of Mooncoin) also the poen The Last Rose of Summer was written in Kilkenny.


  • #9
    mansize
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    Andromeda polifolia for Offaly, it's in our coat of arms


  • #10
    mansize
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    Oh I see you mentioned that already


  • #11
    failinis
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    maudgonner wrote: »
    It's stretching the definition of flower a bit (ok, a lot :)), but Mayo is named after the yew.

    The Yew does have some flowers (so google says), did not know that is where it took the name!
    Sky King wrote: »
    Rose for Kilkenny also (Rose of Mooncoin) also the poen The Last Rose of Summer was written in Kilkenny.

    Ah very nice.

    I have seen the Burren has "28 types of native orchids" and there are quite a few fly eating plants on the bogs if I remember correct.


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  • #12
    goose2005
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    Kildare - lily
    Clare would have a huge choice of Burren flowers , like Neotinea maculata


  • #13
    maudgonner
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    failinis wrote: »
    The Yew does have some flowers (so google says), did not know that is where it took the name!.

    Yup, Maigh Eo: Maigh=plain, Eo is the old Irish name for yew, so it's the plain of the yew tree.
    I have seen the Burren has "28 types of native orchids" and there are quite a few fly eating plants on the bogs if I remember correct.

    Sundew is native to Irish bogs and is carnivorous. Butterwort & bladderwort too.


  • #14
    The Backwards Man
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    Orchid for Donegal. I think it's the only county where all species of orchids grow in the wild


  • #15
    Water John
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    Cork could be Fuschia. Not native, but has the colour and is used to symbol west cork food.


  • #16
    Sundew
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    Fushia for Cork.....isn't it the emblem for West Cork?
    Gentian for Clare
    Lily for Kildare
    DogRose for..........better not say! ;-)


  • #17
    maudgonner
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    maudgonner wrote: »
    Sundew is native to Irish bogs and is carnivorous.
    Sundew wrote: »
    <snip> ;-)

    Woah, it's like summoning up the Candyman :D


  • #18
    looksee
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    Rosebay Willowherb for Waterford? It isn't particularly common around here, not enough to be noticeable, what's the thinking Srameen?


  • #19
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    Apart from use in trivia quizes, what is the point of county flowers ?


  • #20
    Dyr
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    failinis wrote: »

    I was surprised to discover that the South does not have any (bar Offaly who has the Bog-Rosemary as one).
    .

    Offaly isn't in the south ...it's in the midlands :confused:


  • #21
    The Backwards Man
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    Bambi wrote: »
    Offaly isn't in the south ...it's in the midlands :confused:

    You're chatting to a countryman of my own. Cavan is in the south as far as we're concerned.


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  • #22
    mansize
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    Bambi wrote: »
    Offaly isn't in the south ...it's in the midlands :confused:

    Really ???


  • #23
    failinis
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    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    You're chatting to a countryman of my own. Cavan is in the south as far as we're concerned.

    Sure even Donegal is the "South" :p


  • #24
    fleet_admiral
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    Hogweed for Cark because if you touch one it can cause a serious allergic reaction


  • #25
    Dyr
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    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    You're chatting to a countryman of my own. Cavan is in the south as far as we're concerned.


    https://imgflip.com/i/zfxd4
    :P


  • #26
    The Backwards Man
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    Bambi wrote: »
    https://imgflip.com/i/zfxd4
    :P

    Free State then :P


  • #27
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    mansize wrote: »
    Andromeda polifolia for Offaly, it's in our coat of arms

    That's the Bog Rosemary in the OP and already the flower of Offaly.


  • #28
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    failinis wrote: »
    Sure even Donegal is the "South" :p

    Indeed. Even the most northerly point in the country is in the South.


  • #29
    Easca Peasca
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    Spring gentian for Clare. One of the most remarkable flowers that grows in the Burren, matches one of the county colours to boot.


  • #30
    failinis
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    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Orchid for Donegal. I think it's the only county where all species of orchids grow in the wild

    Woah never knew that, if its true.


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  • #31
    mansize
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    Chandler Odd Hose wrote: »
    That's the Bog Rosemary in the OP and already the flower of Offaly.

    I think you'll find I acknowledged that in my next post...


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