2. WhWhere is itere is it??
A small island on the edge of EuropeA small island on the edge of Europe
ItsIts next door neighbour is the Island ofnext door neighbour is the Island of
BritainBritain
America is on the other sideAmerica is on the other side
3.
4. DublinDublin
Dublin is the capital city of IrelandDublin is the capital city of Ireland
Vikings founded Dublin (Vikings founded Dublin (DubhlinDubhlin))
5. Irish CultureIrish Culture
National Holiday- St. Patrick’s DayNational Holiday- St. Patrick’s Day
March 17March 17thth
National Dish-National Dish- PotatoesPotatoes “Mashed Spuds, boiled“Mashed Spuds, boiled
spuds, roasted spuds, spuds with skins.”spuds, roasted spuds, spuds with skins.”
National Dance- Irish DancingNational Dance- Irish Dancing
6. Irish CultureIrish Culture
National DrinkNational Drink
-Guinness-Guinness
-Tea-Tea
National SportsNational Sports
-Hurling-Hurling
-Gaelic Football-Gaelic Football
7. Irish LanguageIrish Language
GaelicGaelic
Dia dhuitDia dhuit = Hello= Hello
Conas tá tú?Conas tá tú? = How are you= How are you
Ta a lan craic isteach sa teach tabhairneTa a lan craic isteach sa teach tabhairne
= There’s a lot of craic in the pub= There’s a lot of craic in the pub
Spoken fluently inSpoken fluently in GealtachsGealtachs 10% of the10% of the
countrycountry
Making a come back recentlyMaking a come back recently
8. SportSport
Hurling and gaelic footballHurling and gaelic football
Same game played with different ballsSame game played with different balls
Mainly played in the summerMainly played in the summer
NonNon professionalprofessional sportsport
Croke park isCroke park is thethe main stadium (80main stadium (80 000000
capacity)capacity)
Soccer and rugbySoccer and rugby is theiris their next biggestnext biggest
sportssports
9.
10. IrishIrish MusicMusic
TraditionalTraditional
Played at ceile’s and pubs, generally inPlayed at ceile’s and pubs, generally in
groups of musicinsgroups of musicins
Ceili – Dancing sessions whereCeili – Dancing sessions where
for Irish music and Irish dancefor Irish music and Irish dance
InstrumentsInstruments
The BodhránThe Bodhrán – made from animal skin and is like a drum– made from animal skin and is like a drum
Whistles and flutesWhistles and flutes –– Tin whistle is mainly playedTin whistle is mainly played
Uilleann BagpipesUilleann Bagpipes -- uilleann pipes are not blown with the mouth; airuilleann pipes are not blown with the mouth; air
is pumped into the bag by means of an elbow bellows. Also,is pumped into the bag by means of an elbow bellows. Also,
uilleann pipes are not as loud.uilleann pipes are not as loud.
11. RockRock
U2 – Very successful Irish rock bandU2 – Very successful Irish rock band
joshua tree, All that you cant leavejoshua tree, All that you cant leave
behindbehind
Thin Lizzy – Dublin band from 70’s andThin Lizzy – Dublin band from 70’s and
80’s80’s
Rory Gallaher – Blues Rock, greatRory Gallaher – Blues Rock, great
guitar playerguitar player
The CoorsThe Coors
12. History of IrelandHistory of Ireland
400-800400-800 The Coming of Christiany led by the patronThe Coming of Christiany led by the patron
saint of Ireland St. Patrick.saint of Ireland St. Patrick.
800-800-11501150 VikingViking raiders frequently attackraiders frequently attack IrelandIreland
112200-1450 Anglo-Norman invasion occurs.00-1450 Anglo-Norman invasion occurs.
1500-1840 English Rule1500-1840 English Rule
13. Henry VIIIHenry VIII
Queen Elizabeth and Ulster rebelionQueen Elizabeth and Ulster rebelion
Catholic schools outlawedCatholic schools outlawed
Greater divide between Catholic andGreater divide between Catholic and
ProtestantProtestant
Denied a voteDenied a vote
14. History of IrelandHistory of Ireland
1845 - 1849 The Great Famine1845 - 1849 The Great Famine
1919 - 1921 The War of Independence and Partition1919 - 1921 The War of Independence and Partition
of the countryof the country
19219222 - 192- 19233 The Irish Civil WarThe Irish Civil War
1923 -1969 Northern Ireland ruled from Belfast,1923 -1969 Northern Ireland ruled from Belfast,
Republic ruled from DublinRepublic ruled from Dublin
15. History of IrelandHistory of Ireland
1969 -1972 Beginning of “The Troubles”, Northern1969 -1972 Beginning of “The Troubles”, Northern
Ireland governed from London.Ireland governed from London.
1993 - 1996 The First Ceasefires and the Peace1993 - 1996 The First Ceasefires and the Peace
ProcessProcess
1996 - 1998 The Second Ceasefires and the Good1996 - 1998 The Second Ceasefires and the Good
Friday AgreementFriday Agreement
16. ““Pre”Pre”
CelticCeltic
TigerTiger
IrelandIreland
1970s: Per capita income, 64% EU Average1970s: Per capita income, 64% EU Average
1986: Unemployment 17% (21/30 yrs)1986: Unemployment 17% (21/30 yrs)
1989: Out migration 40,0001989: Out migration 40,000
National Debt 127% of GDPNational Debt 127% of GDP
17. Celtic TigerCeltic Tiger
IrelandIreland
Fasting growing economy in OECD & EUFasting growing economy in OECD & EU
Over 1,200 foreign companiesOver 1,200 foreign companies
Burgeoning high-tech industriesBurgeoning high-tech industries
Full employmentFull employment
Net Inward ImmigrationNet Inward Immigration
Fiscally HealthyFiscally Healthy
18. Some Comparisons BetweenSome Comparisons Between
Ireland and EstoniaIreland and Estonia
IrelandIreland EstoniaEstonia
PopulationPopulation 4,000,0004,000,000 1,340,0001,340,000
Migration RateMigration Rate 5/10005/1000 -3.16/1000-3.16/1000
GDPGDP US$116.2bnUS$116.2bn US$17.35US$17.35bnbn
GDP CompositionGDP Composition Agriculture 5%Agriculture 5%
Industry 46%Industry 46%
Services 49%Services 49%
Agriculture 4.9Agriculture 4.9
Industry 30.3%Industry 30.3%
Services 64.8%Services 64.8%
GDP per capitaGDP per capita US$29,600US$29,600 US$12,300US$12,300
Economic growth 2004,2005Economic growth 2004,2005 3.5%, 4.5%3.5%, 4.5% 6.2%, 5.6%6.2%, 5.6%
Inflation rateInflation rate 3.5%3.5% 1.3%1.3%
19. Some Comparisons BetweenSome Comparisons Between
Ireland and EstoniaIreland and Estonia
IrelandIreland EstoniaEstonia
Foreign Direct InvestmentForeign Direct Investment
2001,20022001,2002
US$9.7US$9.7bnbn, US%24.4, US%24.4
(2(2ndnd
only to Hong Kong)only to Hong Kong)
US$0.3, US$0.5US$0.3, US$0.5
Labour Force by occupationLabour Force by occupation Agriculture 8%Agriculture 8%
Industry 29%Industry 29%
Services 64%Services 64%
Agriculture 11%Agriculture 11%
Industry 20%Industry 20%
Services 69%Services 69%
UnemploymentUnemployment 4.7%4.7% 10.1%10.1%
Export PartnersExport Partners US 20.5%, UK 18.1%,US 20.5%, UK 18.1%,
Belgium 12.6%, GermanyBelgium 12.6%, Germany
8.3%, France 6.1%,8.3%, France 6.1%,
Netherlands 5.1%, ItalyNetherlands 5.1%, Italy
4.6%4.6%
Finland 21.9%, SwedenFinland 21.9%, Sweden
12.5%, Russia 11.4%,12.5%, Russia 11.4%,
Germany 8.4%Germany 8.4%
20. Famous irish actorsFamous irish actors
George Clooney-George Clooney-
Liam Neeson-Liam Neeson-
Colin Farrell-Colin Farrell-
