When the Irish State was formed in 1922, Ireland was one of the most poverty-stricken nations in Europe. Now it has the second highest quality of life in the world.
Uplifting. Perfect for flicking through by the fire.
A tremendous corrective to excessive negativity. It’s a real eye-opener.
A great book to dip into.
A timely effort to detail the reality of the way we live now. A beautifully produced book.
If you want to cheer yourself up, read this book. It will counter all the doom and gloom out there using real data that confirms what a great country Ireland is.
A superb production and a really interesting counter to the ‘doomscrolling’ approach to recent history. A valuable addition to the canon on Ireland.
I trained as a psychologist and led the research and strategy functions of Irish technology companies before turning to work in tourism. Having spent two decades telling people all over the world what a great country Ireland is, I am passionate about sharing the incredible progress we have made.
Ireland is one of the very best nations in which to live on planet Earth. It is a remarkable place.
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