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Our
People and Customs
Located on the western edge of Europe, Ireland enjoys a rich heritage which
does not stem just from local monuments or historic buildings but is to be found
in the songs that people sing, the stories they tell, the games they play and
the local place names rooted in the Irish language and history.
The nourishment that comes from being part of a place which has history and
tradition is particularly noticeable in Ireland. Time has failed to change the
essence of the people and their culture.
All
sports , and in particular the breeding, training and racing of horses, provide
an endless topic of conservation. The many festivals are a great unifying force
- encompassing all social, cultural and economic aspects of life.
The English language owes a huge debt to Irish writers over the centuries.
The Irish way with words has resulted in a tradition of play writing, poetry and
story telling which gave the world literary giants like Joyce, Shaw, O'Casey,
Swift and Yeats. Today's young population is carrying on
the tradition of the past using the technology of the present in film, music and
dance.
The glorious legacy of Irish literature and the art has survived centuries of
foreign invasion, famine and civil war. This rich portrait of a proud and
complex country and her people is reflected in the many products with
established worldwide brand names where traditional craftsmanship, honed to
fitness and precision produces these quality goods.
Our
People and Customs
All
sports , and in particular the breeding, training and racing of horses, provide
an endless topic of conservation. The many festivals are a great unifying force
- encompassing all social, cultural and economic aspects of life. 
on
the tradition of the past using the technology of the present in film, music and
dance.
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