Geography Essay Examples

English involvement can be traced back to the Norman English invading in the 12th century. Although there was some conflict by 1500 nearly all the people in Ireland shared a common culture, spoke the same language (Gaelic) and were all Catholics. During the reformation in the 16th century England became a protestant country while Ireland […]

In 1641, following the passing of the Grand Remonstrance in England, a statement was made that “If the Remonstrance had been rejected I would have sold all I had the next morning and never have seen England more, and I know there are many other modest men of the same resolution”[1]. This historic document listed […]

The experience of conflict is multifaceted. It has the power to either debilitate individuals or motivate them to surpass their limitations. This phenomenon is pervasive, with conflict manifesting in numerous ways, locations, and with varying levels of intentionality. The impact of conflict runs deep and can affect people in distinct ways. To navigate these challenges, […]

Florida commemorates St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th by hosting a vibrant parade that brings an abundance of green and joy to the city. The St. Patrick’s Day parade in Florida is brimming with a range of events, encompassing music, Irish cuisine and drinks, as well as various activities. The downtown area of Hollywood serves […]

Education The period of compulsory education lasts from six to fifteen years old. Although it is not obligatory to start school at the age of six, 51 percent of four-year-olds and almost all five-year-olds are registered in infant classes in primary schools. The Department of Education and Science is responsible for overseeing the entire educational […]

Cormac Grda Last year Ireland’s GDP grew faster than anywhere else in the world. In 2001 Ireland remains at the top of the OECD growth league (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2001: 10- 11; OECD, 2001: vi). Nonetheless, though the Irish economy continues to attract the headlines, gone is the euphoric tone of even a year or […]

The Book of Kells: A Celtic Masterpiece In a time when the British Isles were bombarded by raids from the ferocious Vikings of the Scandinavian Peninsula, many works great works of art were destroyed. Often, beautiful works were buried underground for safety. However, many were never uncovered. One amazing work that managed to survive through […]

Thomas Cahills book How the Irish Saved Civilization, is called the untold story of Irelands heroic role in maintaining western culture, from the fall of the Roman Empire until the European dark ages. The main point of this book, as specified in the books title, is how the Irish saved civilization. How they allegedly did […]

The concept of tradition is the passing down from one generation to another of certain actions and beliefs; a valuable connection with the past which forms an identity. Therefore the idea that it can be reinvented by certain groups to ‘establish continuity with a suitable historic past’ suggests that traditions handed down depend on the […]

•Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 This is the principal statute governing the care, upbringing and protection of children in Northern Ireland. It affects all those who work and care for children, whether parents, paid carers or volunteers. The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 changed the philosophy and practice of the law in relation to children […]

1.0 Introduction This paper is the result of continuous research on managerial capability for innovation in micro firms in the Irish tourism sector. The main goal of this study is to contribute to academic research as part of a doctoral program. Tourism is a significant industry in Ireland, contributing 2.7 billion euro to the country’s […]

The Irish culture is rich in customs, beliefs, and practices with substantial significance in the current times. It also constitutes traditions, literature, music, art, language, legends, sport and cuisine associated with Irish people living in the United States. These aspects of the Irish heritage are not homogeneous among natives of Ireland because of cultural divides […]

Plantation of Ulster was mainly a planned process of colonization that took place in the early 17th century in the northern Irish province of Ulster. This took place when James I of England was reigning. The main settlers on the land were mainly the English and the Scottish Protestants. This land had been taken away […]

The events known as ‘Bloody Sunday happened on the 30th of January 1972. Some 20,000 people marched under the banner of NICRA (Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association) to protest against internment, which had been introduced in August 1971. However the initially peaceful , yet illegal march degenerated into violence when the marchers were stopped at […]

The analysis of the host country revealed that the UAE has a political system distinct from Ireland. It is governed by a monarchy, with rulers/sheikhs in each emirate. Despite this difference, the UAE maintains political stability and its rulers actively encourage foreign direct investment as well as international western educational institutions. The legal framework in […]

The Boarding House A Socio-political Commentary on James Joyce’s Ireland “The Boarding House” is a typically oriented short story in the James Joyce style beginning with a recollection of the characters backgrounds. In this story, Mrs. Mooney escapes a troubled marriage from her drunk and abusive husband and opens a boarding house. Her son and […]

Introduction Ireland traveling community is a nomadic group of Irish origin that over time it has developed a culture as well as a different language, and living in the British Isles, mainly in Ireland, but also in Britain and the United States. They are as well known as Irish Travelers and are the only ethnic […]

In 1848 revolutions swept across Europe including countries such as France, Prussia, Germany and Italy. Many countries – with the exception of Britain – attempted to modernize themselves as they rode the wave of riots, demonstrations and rallies eventually (in many cases) leading to political reform. The causes of these revolutions remain heavily disputed by […]

Italy experienced discontent and frustration due to political factions causing rivalry between urban and rural areas, fueled by political fragmentation and economic underdevelopment. This led to a deteriorating society, increasing the potential for a revolution similar to the events of 1848. The Italian liberals advocated for citizen participation in government. Consisting mainly of nonviolent middle-class […]

Mussolini’s accomplishment of consolidating his power in Italy required the alteration of Italian society while also promoting fascist beliefs among its people. According to Mussolini’s son-in-law, this process necessitated the revolution to affect the conduct of Italians. Mussolini aimed to indoctrinate young individuals with fascist ideology through education and youth policies in order to cultivate […]

Fascist Economic failure can be seen from Mussolini’s entry to power in 1922 as the economy was in a dire state and to rectify the situation would have been problematic. Italy had very few raw materials; also it was divided culturally, between the modernising North and the backward South. Mussolini aimed to create autarky in […]

The Fascist regime in Italy has been widely criticised as being low on definite principles and instead concerned with behaviour and attitudes of mind. Historians like Tannenbaum have described the system as ‘in some ways the reign of journalists’.1 At the head of these propagandists was Benito Mussolini, an already accomplished journalist, newspaper editor and […]