With its scenic lakes and lush greenery, Ireland is Europe's Emerald paradise. It is a land of acclaimed writers and poets, from William Butler Yeats to Seamus Heaney to Roddy Doyle. It is also a land of contrasts--in the countryside, farmers lead a peaceful life, growing potatoes and mushrooms, while the picture in modern Dublin and Belfast is a hectic world of industry, services, and information technology.

    The people of Ireland are enjoying the fruits of one of Europe's strongest economies, with Irish abroad returning home to a country far removed from the poverty and hunger that once characterized it. Beer, music, clance, and conversation fill the days of the modern Irish.

    Cultures of the World: Ireland takes readers on a journey of discovering the country's natural beauty, vibrant economy, laidback lifestyle, and rich literary heritage.

- Introduction
- Geography
- History
- Government
- Economy
- Environment
- The Irish
- Lifestyle
- Religion
- Language
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