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Ireland - overview:
Celtic tribes settled on the island from 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than seven centuries of Anglo-Irish struggle marked by fierce rebellions and harsh repressions. A failed 1916 Easter Monday Rebellion touched off several years of guerrilla warfare that in 1921 resulted in independence from the UK for 26 southern counties; six northern (Ulster) counties remained part of the United Kingdom. In 1948 Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth; it joined the European Community in 1973. Irish governments have sought the peaceful unification of Ireland and have cooperated with Britain against terrorist groups. A peace settlement for Northern Ireland, known as the Good Friday Agreement and approved in 1998, is being implemented with some difficulties.
Economy - overview:
Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 8% in 1995-2002. The global slowdown, especially in the information technology sector, pressed growth down to 2.1% in 2003. Agriculture, once the most important sector, is now dwarfed by industry and services. Industry accounts for 46% of GDP and about 80% of exports and employs 28% of the labor force. Although exports remain the primary engine for Ireland's growth, the economy has also benefited from a rise in consumer spending, construction, and business investment. Per capita GDP is 10% above that of the four big European economies. Over the past decade, the Irish Government has implemented a series of national economic programs designed to curb inflation, reduce government spending, increase labor force skills, and promote foreign investment. Ireland joined in launching the euro currency system in January 1999 along with 10 other EU nations.
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- Accommodation Castles
| | | | | Irish Castle Hotels - Selection of Irish castles now operating as luxury hotels. Includes the castles at Dromoland, Ashford, Waterford, Kilkea and Belleek.
| | - Accommodation Guesthouses
| | | | | Irish Guests - A guide to guesthouses in Ireland linking to individual websites. Email bookings and credit cards.
| | Premier Guesthouse.com - A group of over fifty guesthouses throughout Ireland provide general information, online booking and individual details such as facilities, local amenities, rates and location maps.
| - Accommodation Guides
| | | | | All in 1 Travel - Directory providing a range of accommodation.
| | BedIreland Network - Bed and breakfast listings, with details of how to list for owners, a car hire link and contact information.
| - Accommodation Hostels
| | | | | Abbey Court Hostel - Dublin - Ireland - - Accommodation near the majority of places of interest. Twin, double, 4,6 and 10 bedded rooms available, most with en-suite shower facilities. Rates, places to visit, streaming webcam.
| | Abraham House Hostel - Dublin - Ireland - - Accommodation in a Georgian townhouse for backpackers, students and groups near Temple Bar. Offers online booking and events around Dublin.
| - Accommodation Hotels
- Accommodation Hotels Chains
- Accommodation Self-Catering
| | | | | Discovery Holidays - Markets privately owned self catering accommodation throughout Ireland and the Costa del Sol region of Southern Spain.
| | Elegant Ireland - Exclusive short term rental of privately owned houses and castles.
| - Activism
| | | | | Irish Peatland Conservation Council - Information on the bogs and the wildlife they sustain. Take a virtual tour. Become a member.
| | The Adopted Peoples Association - Information and resources for Irish adopted people and their natural families, including guides to tracing, the Irish Adoption Contact Register and information on the campaign for open records.
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