Shamrock Shamrock A shamrock is a young sprig, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity. The name "shamrock" comes from Irish , which is the diminutive of the Irish word for plant () and means simply "little plant" or "young plant". "Shamrock" usually refers to either the species (lesser clover, Irish: ) or (white clover, Irish: ). However, other three-leaved plants—such as , , and —are sometimes called shamrocks. The shamrock was traditionally used for its medicinal properties and was a popular motif
Metaphor (designers) Legacy. They also designed and curated the Parc Olympique, including new routes, sightlines, welcome sequence and lighting. Metaphor is currently masterplanning the National Museum of Scotland. Metaphor is currently masterplanning the National Railway Museum. Metaphor is currently masterplanning and re-designing Shakespeare's Globe. In 2007, Metaphor designed the "Surreal Things" exhibition at the V & A, experimenting with different modes of display and interpretation to create a powerful, theatrical experience. Stephen Bayley, writing for The Observer called it "comprehensive, fascinating, engaging and instructive". [Rachel Campbell-Johnston], writing for [The Times], said 'the psychological mood starts to possess you'. The exhibition was redesigned