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Ireland
For such a small country, the Republic of Ireland has earned a remarkable standing in the world. Situated in the North West of Europe, on the Atlantic Coast, it is a country of just over three and a half million inhabitants, and yet, as a result of widespread emigration over the past one hundred and fifty years, people in countries all over the world are proud to claim Irish descent.

The Irish are renowned for their friendliness and for their tradition of hospitality. They have also earned a reputation for academic excellence over the years. Education and the skills of communication have always been highly valued and Ireland has produced many famous writers such as Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce. Ireland genuinely welcomes visitors from all over the world, and is an ideal environment for language learning.

Ireland has undergone rapid industrial and economical development over the past thirty years without losing its own distinctive identity, or its strong sense of traditional values. Visitors marvel at the striking landscape, with its green unspoilt countryside, clean beaches and magnificent coastline.

More Information : www.ireland.ie

Dublin

Dublin City

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and has a rich and varied history spanning more than a thousand years. With a population of approximately 1.5 million, Dublin has all the advantages of a capital city while retaining the charm and warmth of a smaller one.
It is a lively and bustling city, with plenty to offer by way of shopping and entertainment. Dublin is proud of its many theatres and its strong dramatic tradition. Leading Irish playwrights include Goldsmith, Shaw, Synge, O'Casey and Beckett. Irish pubs are famous throughout the world and the Irish music scene is a very lively and exciting one.

Few capitals are so beautifully situated. Dublin Bay forms a sweeping crescent from the Hill of Howth in the north of the city to Killiney in the south. The Hills of Dublin and the neighbouring county of Wicklow are within easy reach of the city centre. There is no shortage of sporting or leisure facilities in Dublin and most parts of Ireland, including the renowned scenic areas of Galway, Cork, Kerry and Donegal, are easily accessible by train or bus from Dublin.

More Information :

www.visitdublin.com
www.dublinks.com