Welsh in Ireland

Welsh
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People Name: Welsh
Country: Ireland
10/40 Window: No
Population: 9,700
World Population: 659,300
Primary Language: Welsh
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 58.00 %
Evangelicals: 6.00 %
Scripture: Complete Bible
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Anglo-Celt
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
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Introduction / History

The Welsh are a people of Celtic origin having many unique cultural practices, including the carving of 'love spoons' and the playing of the Celtic harp. They are very fond of their national sport -- Rugby football.

Where Are they Located?

Most live in Wales, UK. with a small diaspora in Patagonia, Argentina an other countries.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The lives of the welsh are generally more impoverished than those of their English cousins. However, strong national identity prevents them slipping into destitution.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Once a proud Evangelical nation, they have in recent times lost their faith to the wave of commercialism that has over taken many "Western" countries.

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