Europe: Ireland
About Ireland
A failed 1916 Easter Monday Rebellion touched off several years of guerrilla warfare that in 1921 resulted in independence from the UK for the 26 southern counties; the six northern counties (Ulster) remained part of Great Britain. 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, approved in 1998, was implemented the following year.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Dublin |
| Population: | 3,840,838 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 10% (1997 est.) |
| Language: | English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard |
| Date of independence: | 6 December 1921 (from UK by treaty) |
| Form of government: | republic |
| Title of Leader: | President |
| Natural Resources: | zinc, lead, natural gas, barite, copper, gypsum, limestone, dolomite, peat, silver |
| Environmental Issues: | water pollution, especially of lakes, from agricultural runoff |
| Agricultural Products: | turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets, wheat; beef, dairy products |
| Imports: | data processing equipment, other machinery and equipment, chemicals; petroleum and petroleum products, textiles, clothing |
| Exports: | machinery and equipment, computers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals; live animals, animal products |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: EU 54% (UK 29%, Germany 6%, France 5%), US 18%, Japan 5%, Singapore 4% (2000) EXPORTS: EU 59% (UK 19%, Germany 9%, France 7%), US 20% (2000) |
Ireland Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 7 2010 12:39 p.m.
New Look to create 121 jobs with new Dublin outlet
[Eircom.net] - Sep 7 2010 12:39 p.m.
Sep 7: Callely tries the courts
[Irish Emigrant] - Sep 7 2010 12:39 p.m.
Irish bond yields rise above 6%
[Irish Times] - Sep 7 2010 12:37 p.m.
Elan Corporation PLC Document Availability
[MoneyAM] - Sep 7 2010 12:34 p.m.
Donegal Group Inc. Named to List of Most Trustworthy Companies
[Interest!ALERT] - Sep 7 2010 12:28 p.m.
Ireland's Life and Fitness Magazine Profiles Simulated Environment Concepts' Flagship
[PR-Canada.net] - Sep 7 2010 12:28 p.m.
Nestle sets new eco targets for UK and Ireland
[Food Production Daily] - Sep 7 2010 12:13 p.m.
Flybe to open new Belfast links in wake of Ryanair cancellations
[Routes Online] - Sep 7 2010 12:09 p.m.
Tourism Ireland cements its green offering
[Myvenues.co.uk] - Sep 7 2010 12:09 p.m.
?380m Dublin Convention Centre opens
[RTE Online] - Sep 7 2010 12:03 p.m.
William Grant sets up Dublin marketing office
[RTE Online] - Sep 7 2010 12:03 p.m.
Ireland fourth last in education investment
[Irish World News] - Sep 7 2010 12:01 p.m.
Range of seats in next GE
[Politics.ie] - Sep 7 2010 11:57 a.m.
New Look to create 121 jobs with new Dublin outlet
[Breaking News.ie] - Sep 7 2010 11:57 a.m.
Irish LGBT marriage equality group to launch report on the lives of children raised by gay parents
[Pink News] - Sep 7 2010 11:56 a.m.
Smashing Stormont?
[Indymedia Ireland] - Sep 7 2010 11:56 a.m.
Elan CEO Defends Company; Says "Well Positioned" For Growth
[Nasdaq] - Sep 7 2010 11:56 a.m.
12:21: New Look to create 121 jobs with new Dublin outlet
[Eircom.net] - Sep 7 2010 11:56 a.m.
Report finds Irish education spend trails OECD average
[Irish Times] - Sep 7 2010 11:54 a.m.
New Look to create 121 jobs with new Dublin outlet
[Evening Echo] - Sep 7 2010 11:54 a.m.
Dublin writer on Man Booker shortlist
[Evening Echo] - Sep 7 2010 11:51 a.m.
Work commences on new high-tech facility for State Pathologist
[Department of Justice] - Sep 7 2010 11:54 a.m.
E380m Dublin Convention Centre opens
[Ireland Business World] - Sep 7 2010 11:46 a.m.
Bank of Ireland has the Highest Beta in the Diversified Banks Industry (IRE, AIB, BCS, LYG, RBS)
[Comtex SmarTrend] - Sep 7 2010 11:44 a.m.
Convention Centre Dublin opens today with 150 confirmed events
[Conference ] - Sep 7 2010 11:43 a.m.
Irish Aug consumer sentiment dips, bank worries weigh
[FinanzNachrichten.de] - Sep 7 2010 11:40 a.m.
Ryanair celebrates Spanish court win
[Stock Market Wire] - Sep 7 2010 11:37 a.m.
Ireland to sell up to 600 mln euros T-bills Thurs
[Reuters UK] - Sep 7 2010 11:28 a.m.
Bank of Ireland has the Highest Beta in the Diversified Banks Industry (IRE, AIB, BCS, LYG, RBS)
[Quote.com Switzerland] - Sep 7 2010 11:27 a.m.
Irish Aug consumer sentiment dips, bank worries weigh
[London South East] - Sep 7 2010 11:24 a.m.
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