Irish Rugby T-shirt
Irish Rugby T shirt
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US $20.95
Belfast - An Overview
Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, is located at the threshold of the River Lagan and is surrounded by low hills. It is a natural location for the shipping trade, one of the industries that made Belfast famous. After Dublin, Belfast is the second largest city in all of Ireland, with a population of 278,000 as of 2001.
The name "Belfast" comes from the Irish term Beal Feirste or "mouth of the Farset" in reference to the river on which the city was built. (The word "fierste" comes from the word "fearsaid" or "a spindle.") Over time, the River Lagan has come to be regarded as the more vital river than the River Farset, especially since Farset now flows under High Street in virtual obscurity. Bridge Street, as its names suggests, indicates the location of the original bridge that crossed the River Farset.
Belfast rose to fame as a commercial and industrial hub during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Behind such industries as linen, tobacco, rope-making and shipbuilding, Belfast became Ireland's most industrialized city during this time.
In terms of tourism, Belfast is a unique city known as the precise locale where the United Kingdom meets Ireland, yet completely different from any other area that either country has to offer. Recently, Belfast was selected as the fourth best city in the UK for a city break in the Guardian/Observer travel awards.
Belfast is a city that teems with activity and exudes an air of guarded optimism as new hotels, shops, bars, clubs and restaurants seem to be opening all the time. There is also a rich sense of history in the city, especially at the historic buildings that hint at the city's rich Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Compared to Dublin, Belfast is widely regarded as a significantly less expensive and more rewarding tourist destination.
Belfast is also an excellent place to explore, despite its largely-criticized urban planning and long history of armed conflict. Ironically, this history of conflict lends an ever-present air of danger and excitement to the city and a pervasive feeling that something might happen. The locals like to say their city is a prime example of how ethnic conflicts should be handled anywhere in the world and boast that one can see more deeply into the British and Irish psyche by going to Belfast than by visiting Buckingham Palace or a Dublin Irish pub. In this way, Belfast is a place like no other and has something to offer that Dublin, Galway or Bristol cannot.
Based on the recent United Nations International Crime Victimization Study, Belfast is not as dangerous a city as its reputation might suggest. The study indicates that Northern Ireland is second only to Japan in terms of having the lowest crime rates in the industrialized and developed world. Apparently, most incidents involve the locals against one another, and tourists are largely left out of any incidents. Of course, it pays to be careful wherever you are and aware of your surroundings.
The residents of Belfast are an avid restaurant-going people, perhaps trying to make up for lost time after several years when they would not even dare to venture out of their own districts. There are many small fine restaurants all around Belfast. One rather strange source of local pride is the fact that the ill-fated RMS Titanic was built in Belfast (aside from hundreds of other ships that did not sink, of course). In fact, visitors can take a boat tour of the area where the Titanic was built.
One of the city's most popular venues is the area between City Hall and Queens University, the main university of Belfast, since it is filled with many major bars and clubs. It is generally safe, except on Friday and Saturday nights when young revellers gather there after closing time and fights and minor scuffles regularly break out. For weekend trips here, make sure to organize your own transport as taxis are very difficult to find.
As a general rule, tourists should avoid making any overtly political statements when in Belfast unless they are confident with the company they are with. Certain sporting shirts, mainly those of the Rangers or Celtic teams in the Scottish football league, should also be avoided. The same holds true for English football shirts and Irish rugby shirts. If you are lost and don't know where to go, it is more advisable to ask for directions rather than wander aimlessly carrying your directional map. Most Belfast people are very hospitable and helpful.
Tourists can visit Belfast any time of year, but perhaps the best time to visit is during April to June or in September when the weather is at its best, the crowds are thinner than usual while the main attractions are still open. The average temperature stays at a relatively mild 10°C (50°F) all year round.
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Children's Irish Rugby Shirt $29.99 A really cute 2-layer look on this child's rugby shirt. Has embroidered designs and rubber button. 100% cotton. Designed in Ireland. Sizes 6-12 mos., 12-18 mos., 18-24 mos. |
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High Tech Breathable Irish Rugby $56.99 Our Ireland Rugby Shirt is made from a 100% polyester high-performance moisture-wicking fabric. The single rubber button, twill placket and stand collar reflect the style of the modern rugby game. Embroidered designs on front and back. A true comfort to wear. Imported. |
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Guinness Rugby Shirt $74.99 The world's most brilliant brew! Embroidered chest and arm design, this rugby shirt has rubber buttons and side slits Designed in Ireland. 100% heavy duty cotton. Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL. |
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Green Striped Rugby $54.99 Authentically detailed right down to the rubber buttons, this heavy duty 100% cotton rugby shirt is as tough as the game! Embroidered shamrock applique on front and live for rugby design on back. Designed in Ireland. Sizes S-3XL |
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Irish Rugby Sports Women's Long Sleeve T-Shirt by CafePress $32.5 Irish Leprechaun Rugby Union Team Gear and Ireland Rugby Shirts and gifts for you to show off your Irish Pride. Go Paddy go. Loved from Dublin to Belfast, Cork to New York. Sports Women's Long Sleeve T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Our 100% cotton, women's long sleeve tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. Constructed of mid-weight jersey, it's just the right weight for layering. Side seamed construction provides a perfect shape, for a contoured but loose fit.5.5 oz. 10 |
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Distressed Guinness Rugby $59.99 A short-sleeved twist on traditional rugby attire, this brown and olive shirt has authentic details, and embroidered and printed Guinness logo. Designed in Ireland. 100% cotton. Sizes M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), 2XL (50-52). |
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Irish Limp T-Shirt $17.99 This famous Irish blessing captures cheeky Irish wit at its finest! Printed in USA. 100% cotton. Sizes S (35), M (38), L (43), XL (47), 2XL (50), 3XL (54). |
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Pure Genius Guinness Rugby Shirt $69.99 The world's most brilliant brew! Front embroidered design and on the back a Pure Genius appliqu?. This rugby has a twill collar, rubber buttons and side slits. Designed in Ireland. Sizes M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), 2XL (50-52). |
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Irish T-Shirt $14.99 Let the world know that you're proudly Irish! Printed in the USA. 50% cotton / 50% polyester. |
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Ireland Irish Rugby Sports Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Ireland Irish Rugby design, check out these designs direct from www.cafepress.com/auslands for cheaper pricing Sports Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Irish Rugby Sports Hooded Sweatshirt by CafePress $45 Irish Leprechaun Rugby Union Team Gear and Ireland Rugby Shirts and gifts for you to show off your Irish Pride. Go Paddy go. Loved from Dublin to Belfast, Cork to New York. Sports Hooded Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90 |
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Would Brian Do Irish Rugby Humour Sports White T-Shirt by CafePress $22 What would Brian do? Fun rugby designs for those in the rugby know. Ever run on the rugby pitch and found yourself wondering, what would an Ireland player do now? For Irish rugby fans. Sports White T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The white t-shirt is a timeless classic for a reason; it should be a staple in every wardrobe. It is clean, simple, and durable. The best part is you can wear it with anything. This 100% cotton T-shirt is so comfortable you'll want to wear it to bed. |
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rugby ireland irish Sports Dog T-Shirt by CafePress $18 illustration of a silhouette Irish rugby playing diving to score a try with Ireland flag in background Sports Dog T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Put your pooch in his own cool doggie t-shirt from American Apparel. Hersquo;ll be the envy of all the pups in the park. Let him wear a doggie-cool design so he can express what hersquo;d like to bark out loud. Do it up in doggie style Made of |
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Wild Wacky Irish Woman T-shirt $27.99 If this doesn?t describe a spirited Irish woman then nothing does?wear this shirt with pride! 100% cotton. CT309 Sizes S-2XL. |
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Green And Black Striped Rugby Shirt By Lansdowne(R) $39.99 This layered-look short-sleeved rugby shirt is made of soft,lighter-weight 100% cotton. Embroidered shamrock patch and patch-lookCeltic Nation pocket. Double collar and open placket design. Availablein Medium (40 chest), Large (42), XL (44) and 2XL (46). Imported.Web Exclusive! |
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Irish Racing T-Shirt $15.99 Race-car aficionados will love this light-hearted shamrock and leprechaun-adorned T-shirt. Full design on back of shirt; smaller design on front. Printed in USA. 100% cotton. Sizes S (34-36), M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48) 2XL (50-52) |
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Casually Simple Irish T-Shirt $14.99 Perfect to wear around the house, working out, etc. Printed in the USA with a racing Irish design. 50% cotton/50% polyester. Sizes S - 4XL. |
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Six Nations Rugby Shirt By Lansdowne(R) $49.99 This unique design sports an embroidered patch showing the six nationsof this international annual rugby union competition: England, France,Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. High quality, heavyweight 100%cotton. Long-sleeved, dark navy. Three-button contrasting placket.Available in Medium (42 chest), Large (44), XL (46) and 2XL (49).Imported. Web Exclusive! |
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Quality Hookers Rugby White T-Shirt by CafePress $25 Ireland has been producing Quality Hookers since the sport of rugby was officially founded in 1876. Show your pride in this great Irish Achievement Rugby White T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The white t-shirt is a timeless classic for a reason; it should be a staple in every wardrobe. It is clean, simple, and durable. The best part is you can wear it with anything. This 100% cotton T-shirt is so comfortable you'll want to wear it to bed. |
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Irish Girls Rock T-Shirt $19.99 Designed with a contemporary feminine fit, this 100% cotton tee flies the colorful flag of Irish pride. USA. Sizes S (0-4), M (4-6), L (6-8), XL (8-10), 2XL (10-14). |
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Irish Thru & Thru T-Shirt For Adults $17.99 Let the world know you're Irish Thru & Thru with this novel kelly green t-shirt! 100% cotton. Printed in the USA. Available in Small (36), Medium (40), Large (45), XL (48), and 2XL (51). Web Exclusive! |
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Irish Glitter Collegiate Style T-Shirt $18.99 With a ?collegiate? Irish design this tee is popular with all ages. 100% cotton. Printed in USA. |
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Really, Really...Irish T-Shirt $14.99 How could anyone refuse the wearer of this t-shirt! What fun you will have on St. Patrick's Day. Printed in the USA. S, M , L, XL, 2X, 3X |
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Irish to the Bone T-Shirt $17.99 Shiver me shamrocks, matey! Printed in USA. 100% Cotton. |
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Irish Stud T-Shirt $18.99 Fun to wear?for the man who is very confident! 100% cotton. Printed in USA. |
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Distressed Irish T-Shirt $19.99 It already has the look and feel of a broken-in favorite! Printed in USA. 50% cotton / 50% poly. Sizes S (men 34, women 6-8), M (36-38, 10-12), L (40-42, 14-16), XL (44-46, 18-20) 2XL (48-50, 22-24) 3XL (52-54, 26-28) |
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Irish Diplomacy T-Shirt $21.99 Only an Irishman has the ability for this! 100% cotton, printed in the USA. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL. |
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Irish Pub T-Shirt $21.99 Tour 18 of Ireland's most picturesque pubs. The back of our heavyweight, tri-colored tee pictures the highpoints of a nationwide pub tour. 100% cotton. White. USA. Sizes M (38), L (40), XL (42-44), 2XL (48-50). |
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Very Irish... T-Shirt $15 Sometimes you have to toot your own horn! Printed in USA. 100% cotton. Sizes M (36-38), L (40-42), XL (44-46), 2XL (50-52). |
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Fire Fightin' Irish Embroidered T-Shirt - Navy $23.99 These high-quality Fruit of the Loom Lofteez t-shirts are beautifully embroidered with Fire Fightin Irish and symbols of the fire-fighter. 100% cotton. Embroidered in the USA. Available in Small (36), Medium (40), Large (44), XL (48), 2XL (52), and 3XL (54). Web Exclusive! |
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Crime Fightin' Irish Embroidered T-Shirt - Navy $23.99 These high-quality Fruit of the Loom Lofteez t-shirts are beautifully embroidered with Crime Fightin Irish and symbols of the police. 100% cotton. Embroidered in the USA. Available in Small (36), Medium (40), Large (44), XL (48), 2XL (52), and 3XL (54). Web Exclusive! |
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Irish Mother Lessons T-Shirt $21.99 Nuggets of maternal wisdom on Logic (Because I said so, that's why!), Anticipation (Just wait until we get home.), and Love (If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.) and other life lessons adorn this witty T-shirt. Printed in USA. 100% cotton. Sizes S (37), M (41), L (44), XL (49), 2XL (52). |
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Authentic Irish Pub Apparel - T-Shirt $31.99 Our classic, top-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts, and cap are personalized with the names of actual Irish pubs. (Note list of pub names available.) Shipped separately; allow approx. 4 weeks. Printed in USA. Crew Sweatshirt is 80% preshrunk cotton / 20% poly. Women's Sizes S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (18-20), 2XL (22). Men's Sizes S (34-36), M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), 2XL (50-52). |
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Guinness Green & Gray Rugby Jersey $74.99 Sure to become a favorite shirt to wear! Made from 100% polyester high-performance moisture-wicking fabric. Embroidered chest logos, hidden 3 button twill placket. Designed in Ireland. |
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Eire Ireland Rugby Sports Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Irish Rugby Ball T-shirts, mugs, stickers, posters and gifts. Show your Ireland love with one of our Eire Rugby Union ball designs. Sports Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Eire Ireland Rugby Sports Golf Shirt by CafePress $20 Irish Rugby Ball T-shirts, mugs, stickers, posters and gifts. Show your Ireland love with one of our Eire Rugby Union ball designs. Sports Golf Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Tee off in casual style. Our pique knit golf t-shirt is a comfortable, lightweight way to play 18-holes and beat the heat. Features, stylish white pearl buttons, yet it feels like wearing your favorite t-shirt. Dress it up or down. Throw a blazer over lat |
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Irish $21.99 Irish - T-Shirt |
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Good Looking And Irish T-Shirt $19.99 All this and humble too! Printed in USA. Sizes S (34-36), M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), 2XL (50-52). |
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