Ireland & Galway
Ireland
Ireland, a member of the European Union, is an island on the Atlantic west coast of Europe with a population of 4.5 million people. The Irish enjoy a remarkable reputation and over 70 million people worldwide are proud to claim their Irish heritage. Ireland is a world leader in software technology, bio-medical engineering, international education and tourism. Google and Facebook have their European headquarters in Ireland and all major IT and software development companies are also located here.
Climate
Ireland enjoys a temperate climate governed by the Gulf Stream which keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer and produces a lush and green environment. Galway's geographical position means that we enjoy extended daylight hours in summer from 5:00 - 23:00 approximately.
Culture
Ireland enjoys a rich cultural heritage which dates back hundreds of years. World famous writers such as Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, Sean O'Casey, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney and John McGahern have added to the wealth of Irish literature. Ireland also has a distinguished musical tradition and the music of U2, Enya, the Corrs, Westlife, De Danann etc. as well as the Riverdance show have been a phenomenal Irish success worldwide. Ireland's friendly people and unique heritage of culture and literature provide the perfect place for your English language study.
Countryside
You can explore the beautiful west coast countryside with excursions to the Aran Islands, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Kerry and Donegal. Travelling to Galway is easy with direct flights to Ireland from all major European cities.
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