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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1.
THE IRISH
BY ALLISON GRIGGS
Photo by
Rennett Stowe
2.
CONFLICT
Republic of Ireland: 5/6 of the island
Northern Ireland: apart of the UK
Catholics vs. Protestants
Catholics desired complete independence from Britain
Protestants feared rule by Catholic majority... LOTI
Photo by
Tobyotter
3.
ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION
"Knowledge economy"
Trade, industry and investment
One of the wealthiest countries (2008)
Best quality of life (2005)
RI: euro, NI: pound sterling
4.
ENVIROMENT
Economy based on agriculture, Government FOR enviroment
Large central lowlands with hills and mountains
High annual rainfall, Prevailing SW winds from the Atlantic
Low air pollution, high standards for watercourses
Little population density = good environment
Photo by
snailsareslimy
5.
MODES OF EXPRESSION
English, Irish-Gaelic (small amount)
Lit: Ulysses, Dracula and Gulliver’s Travels
^ produces massive amount of literature for size
BIG on dance, music and storytelling
Irish music has influenced country, blue grass, folk, jazz and rock worldwide
Photo by
infomatique
6.
MODES OF EXPRESSION CONT.
Irish dance: upper vs. lower body
Fashion: normal (kilt)
Education: top 20 worldwide
Roads, railways
7.
POLITICS/LAWS
RI: parliamentary democracy, written constitution, president
NI: part of the UK w/ local executive + assembly which exercise devolved powers
Tech: common technology, moderately advanced
Woman president!!
8.
VALUES/RELIGION
Freedom of religion!!
RI: Christianity, Roman Catholic
NI: Roman Catholic
Photo by
A (defunct) Project of Fergal Mac Eoinin
9.
OTHER CULTURAL STUFF
Beer, bakery and potatoes
RI National Holiday: St. Patrick's Day (patron saint of Ireland)
Leprechaun, Halloween, Easter Sunday = spring cleaning
Gaelic football
Coffee = tea, curse words, coffee=tea, friendly but hate stereotypes
10.
THE END
Photo by
Michal Osmenda
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