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Ireland Inspires

Embrace and promote Ireland as the new frontier of business excellence, with hi-tech facilities, superb scenery, inspiring heritage and warm people!

Standing on the edge of Europe, Ireland’s friendly people are famous for their generous welcome and their ability to overcome turbulent times. Over the course of the past 8,000 years, the Irish have overcome many hurdles. It’s this resilience that has seen the nation rise through the centuries to create urban fantasies, mind-blowing technologies, state-of-the-art telecommunications and, yet, still maintain a healthy contradiction of the lively and laidback. Not content with simply immersing itself in the myriad of global business models available in most forward-thinking countries, Ireland has successfully blended what is commonplace in other nations with what is unique about the island, to a point where it offers the practical and the fun in equal but generous measures.

Inspiring Ideas

Over 1050 international companies now use Ireland as their European base, with many more choosing Ireland as their overseas location for conferences, corporate meetings, incentive trips and product launches every year. And the draw of the Irish experience has become so addictive that many decide that a repeat visit is in order! But, apart from the firstclass facilities, huge investment in science and technology and highly developed telecommunications infrastructure, Ireland is also privy to a rather enviable selection of venues. Picture yourself in the magnificent ballroom of the medieval Malahide Castle, with the eyes of the owner’s ancestors watching from on high. Embrace life in 19th century Victorian Ireland at the Bunratty Folk Park. Get down and dirty at Causey Farm, where the care of the livestock can take your mind off the stockmarket – if just for a moment. Or take a bird’s eye view of the capital city from the Guinness Storehouse – the most famous stout-making factory in the world! All this while you and your team focus on the future.

Inspiring Craic

Ireland is a top choice for corporate meetings, conferences or incentive trips, of course, but it’s beyond the boardroom where you’ll find a land that is never short of surprises. To truly capture the essence of this country as a business destination, you need to look further than the fabulous facilities, highly trained and flexible workforce and booming economy. When you do, you’ll find a country that is rich with spectacular scenery, excellent leisure activities and some of the most hospitable people in the world. No matter what you desire – whether it’s a journey into uncharted territory for team-building exercises, the experience of some high-octane thrills at cracking sporting events, such as the recent Ryder Cup 2006 held at the prestigious K Club, or you simply have a penchant for sampling pure, unadulterated splendour – this is one country that always comes up trumps. Never one to shy away from the social aspect of business, part of Ireland’s magnetic attraction is the top entertainment, excellent restaurants, indulgent spas and designer shops, which are all available in large doses. However, one of the everlasting experiences about a trip to Ireland is a visit to the pub, which is where pretty much anything and everything can happen, including impromptu music sessions, spontaneous storytelling and even improvised pub theatre.Pubs are great places to relax, make friends and have a laugh with the locals; you’ve just got to discover the craic for yourself!

Inpsiring Motivation

Unwinding at the end of the day is as important as the business at hand, and no one does it better than the Irish. Tee off on one of the island’s magnificent links courses, feeling the fresh sea air against your cheeks as you swing for the immaculate greens; hike along stunning mountainsides or beside tranquil riversides, where nothing lies between you and the gifts from Mother Nature; or simply sit back, relax and let the worries of the world slip away, surrounded y some of the most spectacular vistas ever created. Always nurturing innovative thought, theses images are guaranteed to inspire and motivate – the key ingredients for successful business. Talking of landscapes, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by the delicious scent of a crisp sea breeze or the dewy smell of a forest glade. And one of the most magical escapes provided by the lie of the land is the ability to offer opportunities to take part in business ventures in the morning and enjoy the spirit of adventure by early afternoon. For such a small country, the variety is astounding.

Inpsiring Future

While in Ireland, you can’t help but be astounded at the awesome heritage of the nation, with remarkably well preserved Neolithic monuments, Viking cities, abbeys, monasteries and ecclesiastical sites, incredible castles and forts, grand country manors, stately homes and impressive city halls all standing the test of time. There’s no doubt that the past has helped create and build this impressive country’s buoyant present and future. But there’s also a deep-rooted sense of tradition, coupled with a true desire to engage and an innate ability to genuinely understand the need for renewal, which has paved the way for Ireland to become one of the most talked about business destinations in the world. For more info see: www.irelandinspires.com