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Ireland's extensive mythology, folklore and archaeology always offered rich fields for exploration. Now an excellent education system combined with a warm welcome and a rich musical and cultural heritage makes it an increasingly popular learning and fun destination for people of all ages. Until recently the popular image of Ireland was of a rural country with close-knit communities and a slow pace of life. The economic boom of the 1990s (the 'Celtic Tiger') changed much of this, and while many people are now better off than before, new challenges have been created. Ireland is a country in major transformation which continues to charm its visitors. From the cosmopolitan and lively pubs and cafes of Dublin to the lazy lane-ways and rugged stone fences of the west coast there are exciting places waiting to be explored. EIL programmes are specially designed to provide you with access to the real Ireland and to the local people in a way that tourists will rarely experience.
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