Why Ireland ?

Ireland • Ireland is an island to the

north west of continental Europe.

• It is the third largest Island in Europe.

• Ireland is separated between North and South. The north of Ireland is part of the UK

Ireland – four provinces one Island • Ireland is divided into four

provinces Ulster, Connacht, Leinster and Munster

• The origins of these provinces dates back to when Ireland had separate kingdoms.

• Now days the provinces are defined by different cultures, accents and sports teams

• The national flag of Ireland is frequently referred to as the Irish tricolour – it is a vertical flag of green , white and orange.

• The green represents the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, orange representing the followers of William of Orange in Ireland, and white representing the aspiration for peace between them.

The Tricolour

Population

The last census in Ireland occurred in 2009. At that time the population was 6 million

The republic of Ireland has a population of about 4,470,700 residents

Northern Ireland has a population of about 1,775,000

Language and Communication • The first language in Ireland is English

• Small pockets of the country speak in Gaelic

• The communication style in Ireland is very friendly and relaxed.

• Greetings in Ireland are quite universal and tend to be made with a hand shake and a warm smile

Economy Ireland has had a very vibrant and flourishing economy

up until 2008

In 2010 Ireland hit recession but it is slowly creeping back and has seen significant improvements in the last six months

Irelands GDP

Easy Access

Easy Access

Ireland is in a great position for travel to Western Europe and to the USA

Easy Access

Easy Access

• Over 206 routes to Ireland – over 78 Airlines

• Over 100 air routes from 29 British airports

• T2 opened November 2010, increase in Long Haul flights – Capacity of 15 million passengers annually

Airlines which fly to Ireland

Great Social Life

Friendly People

Beautiful landscape

Living in Ireland

• Ireland has a dynamic economy

• Ireland is multi-cultural; and, while increasingly secular, is home to religious faiths of every description.

• Ireland is influenced by the US. This is due to the many US subsidiaries existing here and the history of immigration from Ireland to the US.

Living in Ireland

• Ireland has huge interchange and business affiliations with the UK

• Ireland is known for its’ beauty and you are never far from green hills or the sea. There is also an endless array of beautiful parks and Dublin is home to the biggest park in Europe the Phoenix Park.

• There is a fantastic social life in Ireland mixed between clubs, pubs, cinema and theatre

Stephan's Green

The Phoenix Park

Wicklow

Connemara

The Craic…the craic was mighty

• Ireland is a country filled with fun

• Going out and having fun with your friends in a pub or simply having a cup of tea is often referred to as having the ‘craic’

• On a Saturday night in most Irish towns big or small most young people are heading out in search of a bit of ‘craic’

…having the craic

A brief history of Ireland Ireland has a wide and varied history with many struggles. Irish people are very proud of the

nation they fought for.

1800’s •From 1845- 1847 Ireland experienced the Great Famine. One million people died during the great famine and one million people emigrated causing the population to fall from 8 million to six million and this figure continued to fall.

•As a result of the emigration from the famine and also subsequent years of emigration after the famine. Ireland is estimated to have around 80 million people world-wide who claim to be of Irish decadency.

A brief history of Ireland

1916-1947

•In 1916 Ireland waged a rising on Britain. This was not fully supported by the entire population and was carried out through guerrilla warfare. British soldiers far outweighed the Irish Revolutionaries. However support swayed for the Irish revolutionaries after a number of Irish fighters were executed.

• From 1916-1919 Ireland was marked with political violence and upheaval ending in the separation of Ireland into north and south which still remains today.

A brief history of Ireland

1916-1947 •In 1921 the British and Irish government began a ceasefire and signed the Anglo Irish agreement which saw the formation of the Free State (Eire). Eire was a self-governing Dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations in the manor of Canada and Australia.

A brief history of Ireland .

1916-1947

•Eire was renamed Ireland in 1937 and declared itself a republic in 1949.

•From 1939-1945 Ireland was not involved in World War II and remained independent. However due its close proximity to Britain Ireland was affected by the war. Ireland was bombed by mistake and also experienced many rationing conditions. This time in Ireland was called “The Emergency”.

A brief history of Ireland 1960’s •In the 1960s, Ireland under went major economic changes led by reforming Taoiseach (prime minister) Sean Lemass. It also saw the introduction of free second level education. 1970’s•In 1973 Ireland entered in the EU. Despite this positive step the economy was poor due to the troubles in Northern Ireland which halted foreign investment. The move of Ireland into the EU was a step in the right direction for Ireland. 1980’s•The economy remained poor during the early 1980’s . However reform and foreign investment in the late 1980’s allowed for the emergence of the Celtic Tiger.

A brief history of Ireland

1990’s – till today•In the late 1990’s and early stages of the noughties Ireland experienced a period of growth called the Celtic Tiger. This period was focused on as a model for economic development in the former Eastern Bloc states, which entered the European Union in the early 2000s. •In 2007 Ireland entered into recession on the back of the world’s financial crisis. Ireland is currently coming out of recession with a decrease in the unemployment figure happening on a quarterly basis.

Healthcare

• Healthcare is free in Ireland

• Every citizen in Ireland is entitled to free healthcare

Education • Ireland is known for its long honorable tradition in education.

• Ireland has one of the highest education participation rates in the world.

• 81% of students complete second-level education in Ireland and 60% move on to complete third level education

• 3rd level education is free in Ireland

• International companies are operating out of Ireland due to its high level of skilled graduates

Sport in Ireland

Sport In Ireland • Ireland is Sports mad.

• There is a huge array of sports played in Ireland.

• Ireland has it’s own amateur games run by the GAA (www.gaa.ie) which include hurling and football.

• Ireland has an extremely successful rugby team ranked 8th in the world. We also have many provincial rugby teams which compete and win at the highest levels across Europe.

• Ireland has also had huge success across the years with soccer. Many Irish people also support and follow English soccer teams.

Sport In Ireland

Weather Ireland is known as Emerald Isle because it is SO green

Ireland’s climate is considered to be temperate maritime which includes rain quite often

We have rain, shine, snow, sleet, hale, etc. as well as hot and cold temperatures

Season Average Temperature

Spring 14 °C

Summer 17.5 °C

Autumn 12°C

Winter 6 °C

Emerging Belfast

Northern Ireland Belfast

• With its compact size, picturesque location between mountain and coast and fascinating history, Belfast in Northern Ireland is a defiant city that has emerged from decades of strife into a vibrant, buzzing destination.

• Belfast has the youngest population in Europe

• Belfast also hosts a glut of excellent gastro delights which have placed the city firmly on the culinary map of Europe

Rural Ireland versus Dublin

• While Dublin is a cosmopolitan city like many others in Europe there are many benefits to living else where in Ireland

• Local community in rural Ireland is fantastic

• People in rural Ireland tend to be warm, inviting and helpful. They are interested in outsiders and will go out of there way to help you fit in.

Living in Ireland

The Basics

Cost of living:Take home pay comparison by county

Based on a nurses salary with 3+ years experience Locations Take Home Pay

Yearly Take home pay

after rent Yearly Take home pay

after rent monthly

Take home pay after rent weekly

South Dublin € 27,492 € 10,128 € 844 € 167

North Dublin € 27,492 € 14,028 € 1,169 € 281

West Dublin € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 € 255

Cork € 27,492 € 16,248 € 1,354 € 295

Tipperary € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 € 295

Galway € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 €317

Wicklow € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 €255

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Car cost

2006 ford focus €4500- €6000

2013 ford focus €19-€22k

Driving

• In Ireland we drive on the left hand side of the road.

• There is great value in the second hand car market in Ireland. www.carzone.ie is a great website to search for cars of all sizes and years.

• It can be worth taking a driver refresher course if you are not used to Irish roads and/or driving on the left hand side of the road. http://www.airportdrivingschool.com/

Schools

• Primary and post primary education in Ireland is at a very high standard and is free.

• While the majority of schools in Ireland are of catholic heritage they accept children of all religious and non religious backgrounds.

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