Posts Tagged“Ireland”

Breaking Down The Popularity of Gambling in Ireland 

Of all the successful industries in Ireland, it is gambling which forms one of the cornerstones of the Irish economy. Over 6,500 people are employed throughout the country, working in gambling shops and race tracks, with a further 1,000 being employed in head office-based roles. As with many other countries, Ireland has a rich history of gambling, especially when it comes to national sports such as hurling, and in recent years this is an industry which has grown at breakneck speed. Let’s look a little further into what the love affair with Ireland and gambling is all about.  Going Online …

Taking a trip to Dublin and seeing the Book of Kells

One of my child’s favourite films is ‘The Secret of Kells’, an animated piece made in Ireland. The film looks at the creation of the famous Book of Kells, one of the greatest Irish treasures found in the world. I’d definitely recommend having a watch of the film with your kids (it’s a beautifully drawn piece that I actually enjoyed myself), but a couple of months ago, I decided to head out for a particularly special day trip. The Book of Kells itself is found in Dublin, contained in a specially made part of the famous Trinity College. If you…