41. Local Ireland: /Local Almanac Irish arts, business, culture, education, history , and sport. http://www.local.ie/local_almanac/

Choose a County Antrim Armagh Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Derry Donegal Down Dublin Fermanagh Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Tyrone Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow New York 09 April 2003 Read here about the local history of Ireland. From the eleventh century to the present days, these are the events that have shaped Ireland as we approach the twilight of the new millennium "We are in the midst of revolutionary technological Change. Apart from technological change itself, the pace of change is astounding." For more from Sile de Valera TD, click here For all the chat on anything Irish, enter the wonderful world of vocal@local here. Local Ireland : Local Almanac CHECK OUT THE WINNERS OF THE ALMANAC HERE EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION by Local Ireland Almanac Welcome to the Millennium edition of the Local Ireland Almanac and Yearbook of Facts. No other book provides you with the detailed statistical information which accurately reflects the essence of our country today. Ireland on the eve of the 21st century is a forward-looking society, confident and fully engaged with business, arts, culture, sport and education, all of which are covered in detail in this publication. It is fitting that at the beginning the new millennium, we are launching the Almanac simultaneously with our new website -

42. Royal Norwegian Embassy, Dublin - Intro Information on Norway and Norwegian affairs, business, tourism and culture. http://www.norway.ie/

Intro Embassy Events Norway ... Intro Welcome to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland Tá fáilte romhat go hAmbasáid Ríoga an Ioruaidh in Éirinn Welcome to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dublin. This website provides you with information on Norway and the Norwegian society, business, tourism and culture. The website will also furnish you with Norwegian-Irish relations, future events, Norwegian companies established in Ireland and relevant addresses and websites. Please see also the Norwegian Government's web-site ODIN New direct flight between Oslo and Dublin The 2003 Abel Prize awarded to Jean-Pierre Serre For information on Norwegian events in Ireland, see Events For general information on Norway, see Frequently Asked Questions For information on visa, see Schengen Visa Klick here for information on Education, Scholarships and Language Courses Royal Norwegian Embassy, 34 Molesworth Street, IRL-Dublin 2, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 662 1800. Fax: +353 1 662 1890. E-mail: emb.dublin@mfa.no

43. MapZones.com Culture ireland, culture, Back to Top. Irish language declined steadily duringthe 19th century and was nearly wiped out by the Great Potato http://www.mapzones.com/world/europe/ireland/cultureindex.php

Country Info Ireland Introduction Ireland General Data Ireland Maps Ireland Culture ... Ireland Time and Date Ireland Culture Back to Top Irish language declined steadily during the 19th century and was nearly wiped out by the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s, which particularly affected the Irish-speaking population. But despite its decline the Irish language never ceased to exert a strong influence on Irish consciousness. From the mid-19th century, in the years following the famine, there was a resurgence in traditional native Irish language and culture. This Gaelic revival led, in turn, to the Irish literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in which native expression was explored and renewed by a generation of writers and academics. It also produced a resurgence in traditional musical and dance forms. The cultural revivalism became an inspiration to the Irish nationalist struggle of the early decades of the 20th century. Ireland was first inhabited around 7500 bc by Mesolithic hunter-fishers, probably from Scotland. They were followed by Neolithic people, who used flint tools, and then by people from the Mediterranean, known in legend as the Firbolgs, who used bronze implements. Later came the Picts, also an immigrant people of the Bronze Age. Extensive traces of the culture of this early period survive in the form of stone monuments (menhirs, dolmens, and cromlechs) and stone forts, dating from 2000 to 1000 bc. During the Iron Age, the Celtic invasion (about 350 bc) introduced a new cultural strain into Ireland, one that was to predominate. The oldest relics of the Celtic (Gaelic) language can be seen in the 5th-century Ogham stone inscriptions in County Kerry. Ireland was Christianized by Saint Patrick in the 5th century. The churches and monasteries founded by him and his successors became the fountainhead from which Christian art and refinement permeated the crude and warlike Celtic way of life.

44. Ireland's Own Articles on Irish republicanism and culture. Includes a forum, news, murals, poetry and songs. http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Study/8850/

45. Atlas - Ireland Map Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages. http://www.map.freegk.com/ireland/ireland.php

Introduction People History Culture ... Communications Legal system Organization Provinces Disputes Ireland Introduction Back to Top Ireland, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, separated from Great Britain by St George's Channel on the south-east, the Irish Sea on the east, and the North Channel on the north-east. Politically, the island is divided into Northern Ireland, a constituent part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. The island is divided into four historical provinces-Connaught (Connacht), Leinster, Munster, and Ulster-and 32 administrative units called counties. The Republic of Ireland consists of Connaught, Leinster, and Munster provinces, totalling 23 counties, and 3 counties in the province of Ulster. Northern Ireland consists of 6 counties divided into 26 districts, the remainder of Ulster. The area of the island is 83,765 sq km (32,342 sq mi) Official Name- Republic of Ireland Capital City- Dublin Languages- Irish, English Official Currency- Euro Religions- Catholic, others Population- 3,621,000

46. Ireland - Culture In Canada circus entertainment, Canada's achievements continue to gain much respect andadmiration on the international stage of arts and culture. Canada ireland. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa/ireland/cultureincanada-en.asp

Français Contact Us Help Search ... News from Canada Culture in Canada From all time jazz greats and classical musical genius, to award-winning authors, animation innovators and revolutionary circus entertainment, Canada's achievements continue to gain much respect and admiration on the international stage of arts and culture. Gaeilge About Ireland Come to Ireland Trade with Ireland ... News from Ireland Last Updated: Top of Page Important Notices

47. Elanora Heights Primary School - Information - Liffey School project about the River Liffey in Dublin compiled by students from Elanora Heights Primary School. Illustrates how a local river can be used as a focus for studies of local culture, geography, and environmental issues. http://www.iol.ie/~ndnsp/rivers/liffey1.htm

Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was received from the Elanora Heights Primary School on 22nd Mar, 1996 The reports come from the students of Gerard Maloney of the North Dublin National School Project , Ireland. The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland Location The river Liffey is the main river in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It rises in Sally Gap near Kippure in Wicklow, the county just south of Dublin. It then travels one hundred and twenty five kilometres through the centre of Dublin City, and out into Dublin Bay, and out to the Irish Sea. There are lots of bridges along the Liffey such as the Ha'penny bridge so called because it used to cost half a penny to cross it, and O'Connell bridge. The last bridge on the river is a toll bridge called the East Link , which is four hundred metres from the mouth of the Liffey. Tadhg O. THE LIFFEY BRIDGES On the river Liffey there are 16 bridges.The first is the Anna Livia Bridge. THE ANNA LIVIA BRIDGE The Anna Livia Bridge was originally named Chapelizod Bridge, but it changed on 5th April 1982 and became the Anna Livia Bridge in honour of James Joyce, author of the world famous novel "Finnegan's Wake". He called the river Anna Livia Plurabelle.The bridge is built on an ancient Ford site on the old highway leading to the west of Ireland.

48. Ireland - Culture In Canada - Literature, Books & Libraries culture in Canada Literature, Books Libraries. Literature Canadianliterature tells the story of Canada, in all its richness and diversity. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa/ireland/cultureincanada2-en.asp

Français Contact Us Help Search ... News from Canada Literature ... Canadian Culture and Identity Canadian Humanities The National Library of Canada's Canadian Cataloguing in Publication program is a general and current reflection of Canadian publishing based on data provided by publishers before the titles are published. At present, approximately 1600 publishers participate in the listings. The major publications of the federal government are covered, as are publications of the provincial governments of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Ontario ... more Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information Canadian Library Gateway Depository Libraries ... News from Ireland Last Updated: Top of Page Important Notices

49. Creamfields Ireland An event featuring popular rock and club culture acts. Site includes news, lineup, ticket information, directions, and newsletter. http://mcd.ie/creamfields/

50. Illustrations For Childrens' Books Examples of work from an artist who specialises in writing and illustrating children's books. Interested in the culture and folklore of Asia, Native America, and ireland. http://www.esatclear.ie/~art

Holly's site has been presented with this award by Doras the leading Irish Internet Directory. Graphic artist and illustrator specialising in childrens literature. Holly Sierra is an artist and illustrator of great talent. She specialises in work for the childrens market and is noted for a delicacy and invention in her execution which mirrors both the simplicity and imaginative complexity of a childs fantasy world Holly has travelled widely in Asia and the Pacific rim and her work often reflects her love of Eastern cultures and peoples . She also has toured America and takes a special interest in the Native American folklore. She has recently been experimenting with Celtic motifs in her work and is investigating the possibility of illustrating stories based on Irish folktales. As Holly has a strong Irish connection this work is bound to be excellent! Holly has been commissioned to illustrate childrens literature by many of the great American publishing houses. She also is actively seeking a publisher for a childrens book

51. Index View our District Website to learn of the history, culture and heritage of Orange Lodge and Orangeism in Comber, Co. Down, Northern ireland. http://www.geocities.com/cdlol15

We have moved home!! Click on the image above to be zoomed through the ether to our new place of abode.

52. CIRCA Art Magazine - Home Page Visual arts and visual culture in ireland. News, reviews, interviews, and articles from current and back issues. http://www.recirca.com/

Latest news items: ACNI Lottery funds re-open / Darke for Venice / Queen's commission unveiled (April 7, 2003) Orchard contact info / Jim Buckley wins award (March 7, 2003) Corcoran wins Golden Fleece (March 5, 2003) New online review: Young bloods out in force in Limerick, by Regina Gleeson (uploaded March 13, 2003) ISSN 0263-9475 Current Issue 103, Spring 2003, on sale soon Regular columns: Visual Arts/North Visual Arts/South Film and Television Slave to the Machine Fifth column Update See (preview section) Cover image : from Sugar-coated by Gemma Browne (see Reviews below) Theme: Material Culture Material culture and the object Stuff: here Paul Caffrey sets the scene for this issue's theme, material culture. Irish material culture: the shape of the field How can a study of material culture help us understand present and past? Paul Caffrey looks at the evidence closest to home.

53. In Search Of Ancient Ireland . Culture And Commerce | PBS Home. Cartographer's Journey. Fortress ireland. Religion. culture andCommerce. Technology. About the Film. Resources. Lesson Plans. Dublin. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ancientireland/culture.html

Founded by the Vikings, Dublin became a great center of trade for the whole of Europe. In the middle of the 5th century, Ireland was a rural society made up of about 100 communities without any central political power. by Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton In Bronze Age Ireland, people lived in small communities of thatched homes. Cattle were the primary measure of wealth in Bronze Age Ireland. Ireland at this time was made up of a number of small communities known as "Tuatha," Irish for a people or a tribe. The overlords or kings of these communities had no real power, and succession was not guaranteed by birthright as it was in the rest of Europe. On the death of a chieftain or king, a committee met to determine the future leader. The kings were as subject to the law as anyone else and had no ownership of the land. No Irish ruler ever had the kind of power that his European counterpart had. There was a strong sense of cultural unity, however, as the important feast days often saw large gatherings at the major ritual sites to celebrate and honor the gods and goddesses. Traveling poets and lawyers, known as Brehons, likewise brought a sense of cultural unity as they interacted between the different communities. Ancient Irish law was known as Brehon Law. According to the surviving law tracts, the people with the most important status were the poets. For many years, even beyond the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th century, poets enjoyed the rich patronage of the wealthy families. They were held in the highest esteem but were also feared because it was believed that their satire could wound or even kill.

54. Women On Ireland Home Page A network of women academics working on all aspects of Irish life and culture. http://researchservices1.qub.ac.uk/woireland/

Women on Ireland Research Network Are you a woman researching issues relating to Ireland or Irishness? Are you an Irish woman working or studying in a British institution? Read on....... Welcome Women on Ireland is a network of women academics working on all aspects of Irish life and culture, from disciplines as varied as sociology, geography, art history, cultural studies, literature and history. It aims to maintain regular contact and encourage research links through newsletters, and electronic mail base and study days. The network was established four years ago. It now has around 70 members and holds regular study days (roughly twice a year). The Network held a one-day conference in summer 1998, and a major three-day conference in March 2002, featuring Ronit Lentin, Maria Luddy, Geraldine Meaney and Bronwen Walter. Noticeboard New Irish Studies Centre Opens in Dalarna University Centre for Irish Studies (DUCIS), Sweden, 22-23 May, 2003 Recent Member Publications Publishing Opportunities ... Latest Publications

55. Let's Go - Britain And Ireland - Culture And Customs Britain and ireland. Britain ireland / Republic of ireland (Éire)/ culture and Customs culture and Customs. Although there's little http://www.letsgo.com/BI/20-Ireland-27

@import "/styles/main.css"; Home Series Resources Forums ... Food and Drink This content is from Let's Go: Britain and Ireland 2003. Britain and Ireland Culture and Customs Culture and Customs Although there's little reason to walk on pins and needles when interacting with the Irish, a notoriously friendly and warm people, an awareness of certain customs and practices will save you accidentally giving insult. If you avoid jumping the queue (patience is a virtue-stay in line and wait your turn), shirking your responsibilities at the pub (drinks among small groups are often bought in rounds-observe the golden rule), and making inane references to leprechauns or Lucky Charms, you should be fine. Conversation is an art in Ireland, and it's important to distinguish between casual and sensitive issues; abortion, divorce, gay marriage, and the Troubles up North, for instance, are not topics for the pub or the bus stop. Above all, be sensitive, mind your Ps and Qs, and never, ever , call an Irish person "British." Write a comment for Culture and Customs Check out: Language and Literature Music Media and Sports Food and Drink Buy from Amazon or Not logged in / Log in Fare Finder From: To: Depart: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Return: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Powered by Student Universe Related links for Britain and Ireland

56. AllAboutIrish - Harps AllAboutIrish looks at the historical role of the Celtic harp in Irish culture, its decline in the 17th and 18th centuries and revival in the modern era. http://www.allaboutirish.com/library/music/harp.htm

Explore Irish Culture in the wonderful and engaging Irish world that lives not just in Ireland, but throughout the Irish Diaspora. Home About This Site Advertise Submit a ... Dance Free Newsletter Enter email address: Subscribe UnSubscribe History Interesting Places People Diaspora ... Site A-to-Z Index Search This Site The Web for IRISHOP.com Offers jewelry, art, crystal, linen, and Aran knitwear. SimplyIrish Offers a wide array of jewelry, linen, novelty items and food items. The Harp: Ireland's Musical Heartstrings by Pat Friend What do the Irish Presidential seal, Guinness , and ancient Gaelic courts have in common? That answer's easy - it's the Irish Harp, which as part of Ireland's heraldic arms, is also found on Irish coins and currency , uniforms, and official documents. But why the harp? Put simply, the harp truly reaches back to the world of ancient Irish kings. The harpers stood beside the poets monasteries recorded many of the old Irish myths and legends in beautiful illuminated manuscripts, it wasn't until a late 18th century festival highlighted the long decline of the harp that any effort was made to write musical scores of the ancient melodies. The Irish harps (and their Scottish cousins) were quite different from the large pedal harps we see in modern symphony orchestras. First of all, they were much smaller, originally held on the harper's lap, leaning against the left shoulder. (Over time the harp was played on the other side, leaning on the right shoulder.) No pedals on these harps, which were carved in one piece from

57. Let's Go - Britain And Ireland - Culture And Customs Britain and ireland. Britain ireland / England / culture and Customsculture and Customs. Great Britain, roughly the size of the http://www.letsgo.com/BI/03-England-33

@import "/styles/main.css"; Home Series Resources Forums ... Northern Ireland This content is from Let's Go: Britain and Ireland 2003. Britain and Ireland England Culture and Customs Culture and Customs Great Britain, roughly the size of the state of Oregon, has more people than the combined populations of California and New York; five-sixths of the 60 million Britons live in England. Such close quarters make the people around you far more important to your trip than the moldy old castle next on your itinerary. The English culture and character is as impossible to summarize as any on earth-Jane Austen, Sid Vicious, and Winston Churchill are each quintessentially "English," yet share almost nothing in common. Stiff upper lips sit next to football hooligans on the Tube, the local who stares at you as though you were mad because you tried to strike up conversation at a bus stop would likely talk your ear off over a pint "down the local," and the crusader of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shares a hedgerow with a dedicated huntsman. In a country full of such idiosyncrasies, there is very little a traveler can do that will inadvertently cause offense. That said

58. Northern Ireland: Tourism, Life And Culture Arnold Stewart's short introduction to the principal tourist sights in Northern ireland, and his view of what it is like to live in Northern ireland. http://www.arnoldstewart.com/NI.htm

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59. HallAudiobooks.com Culture Shock! Ireland (Culture Shock!) You are here Audio CDs Music culture Shock! ireland (culture Shock!). Search (books). Usa, 1st Ed) at $11.16. culture Shock! ireland (culture Shock!). http://hallaudiobooks.com/index.php/Mode/product/AsinSearch/1558682473/name/Cult

60. Softguide Ireland | Travel & Reservation Guide Guide which includes transport, accommodation, with some online booking, pubs, restaurants, culture and detailed maps. http://www.softguide-ireland.com/

Maps Detailed countrywide maps Regions Descriptions of regional areas of Ireland with virtual reality tours... Transport Getting to Ireland by air and sea getting around by rail, bus, road... Accommodation Restaurants where to eat, specialties and customs... Pubs food, drink and entertainment all in one... Sights Must-sees, culture, architecture, nature and heritage sights in Ireland... Events Festivals, concerts and events from around Ireland... Information General information, visas, currency, banks, police contact numbers and more... Weather Ireland's favourite conversation topic... Write to: ireland@softguides.com

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