Author: Michael Cronin
Publisher: Channel View Publications
ISBN: 9781873150535
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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This book is a collection of essays that examines the social, political and cultural impact of tourism on Irish society. Irish Tourism deals with both the historical experience of Irish tourism and with the contemporary influence of tourism on different areas of Irish life and cultural self-representation. The work situates the developments in Irish tourism within the broader context of globalisation and the role of tourism in a changing international order.
Author: Raphaël Ingelbien
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137567848
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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This book analyses travel texts aimed at the emergent Irish middle classes in the long nineteenth century. Unlike travel writing about Ireland, Irish travel writing about foreign spaces has been under-researched. Drawing on a wide range of neglected material and focusing on selected European destinations, this study draws out the distinctive features of an Irish corpus that often subverts dominant trends in Anglo-Saxon travel writing. As it charts Irish participation in a new ‘mass’ tourism, it shows how that participation led to heated ideological debates in Victorian and Edwardian Irish print culture. Those debates culminate in James Joyce’s ‘The Dead’, which is here re-read through new discursive contextualizations. This book sheds new light on middle-class culture in pre-independence Ireland, and on Ireland’s relation to Europe. The methodology used to define its Irish corpus also makes innovative contributions to the study of travel writing.
Author: K.J. James
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134681127
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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This study, exploring a broad range of evocative Irish travel writing from 1850 to 1914, much of it highly entertaining and heavily laced with irony and humour, draws out interplays between tourism, travel literature and commodifications of culture. It focuses on the importance of informal tourist economies, illicit dimensions of tourism, national landscapes, ‘legend’ and invented tradition in modern tourism.
Author: Patricia Levy
Publisher: West Winds Press
ISBN: 9781558686205
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular Culture Shock! series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. Culture Shock! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. Culture Shock! practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. Culture Shock! at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And Culture Shock! Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.Each Culture Shock! title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.
Author: Kathleen Ryan
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810980969
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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"Sandwiched among Kathleen Jo Ryan's photographs of green countryside and luminous children, stately homes and horse shows, contributions by some of the country's best writers treat well-nigh every aspect of this inexhaustible land."--"Travel & Leisure." 122 full-color photos.
Author: Kieran Dean
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Ireland Travel Beginners Guide The Irish language, known as Gaelic or Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge), holds a special place in Irish culture. Although English is widely spoken throughout the country, the Irish language is still spoken in certain regions, particularly along the western coast and on the Aran Islands. The government actively promotes the preservation and use of the Irish language, adding to the country's distinct cultural identity. Ireland's history is marked by centuries of struggles, including the colonization and influence of the British Empire. The fight for independence, culminating in the establishment of the Republic of Ireland in 1922, has shaped the country's modern identity. Northern Ireland, on the other hand, remains part of the United Kingdom and has experienced its own unique political and cultural journey. Today, Ireland welcomes visitors from all over the world, offering a blend of ancient traditions and modern innovation. From vibrant festivals and lively pub culture to ancient ruins and historic landmarks, Ireland is a country where the past and present seamlessly coexist. Ireland is a captivating destination that offers a wealth of experiences for travelers. Its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and friendly people make it an ideal place to explore. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant streets of Dublin, the mystical beauty of the countryside, or the ancient history that echoes through its castles and monuments, Ireland is sure to leave a lasting impression on any traveler, especially those embarking on their first journey to the Emerald Isle. To continue reading, Grab your copy now!!!
Author: Marguérite Corporaal
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319525271
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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Exploring the effects of traveling, migration, and other forms of cultural contact, particularly within Europe, this edited collection explores the act of traveling and the representation of traveling by Irish men and women from diverse walks of life in the period between Grattan’s Parliament (1782) and World War I (1914). This was a period marked by an increasing physical and cultural mobility of Irish throughout Britain, Continental Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific. Travel was undertaken for a variety of reasons: during the Romantic period, the ‘Grand Tour’ and what is now sometimes referred to as medical tourism brought Irish artists and intellectuals to Europe, where cultural exchanges with other writers, artists, and thinkers inspired them to introduce novel ideas and cultural forms to their Irish audiences. Showing this impact of the nineteenth-century Irish across national borders and their engagement with global cultural and linguistic traditions, the volume will provide novel insights into the transcultural spheres of the arts, literature, politics, and translation in which they were active.
Author: Marion McGarry
Publisher: Orpen Press
ISBN: 178605096X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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Do you know what a Brideóg is? What could you cure if you licked a lizard nine times? Why is Whit Sunday the unluckiest day of the year? From the author of The Irish Cottage comes a new book, exploring old Irish customs and beliefs. Chapters focus on the quarter-day festivities that marked the commencement of each season: ‘Spring: Imbolc’; ‘Summer: Bealtaine’; ‘Autumn: Lughnasa’ and ‘Winter: Samhain’, and also major life events – ‘Births, Marriages and Death Customs’ – and general beliefs in ‘Spirituality and Well-Being’ and ‘The Supernatural’. Focusing on the period from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, Irish Customs and Rituals discusses a time during which many of the practices and beliefs in question went into decline. Many of these customs were rooted in residual pre-Christian beliefs that ran parallel to, and in spite of, conventional religion practised in the country. Some customs were so deep-rooted that despite continued disapproval from the Roman Catholic Church they remain with us today. It is wonderful to see so many traditions still with us, as many are worthwhile remembering, commemorating, or even reviving today. Irish Customs and Rituals will appeal to all those with an interest in Irish history, folklore, culture and social history. Marion McGarry is the author of The Irish Cottage: History, Culture and Design (2017). She has a PhD in Architectural History and an MA in History of Art and Design and is currently a lecturer at Galway–Mayo Institute of Technology. She frequently writes articles about Irish social history and customs.
Author: Lisa Gerard-Sharp
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751308471
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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'Portrait of Ireland' is an introduction to every facet of the Emerald Isle. From Dublin's many pleasures and treasures to the tranquillity of the country's ancient landscapes, covering every aspect of Irish life, history and culture. From the banks of the Liffey to the rugged western islands, this beautifully presented book offers comprehensive information on places of interest throughout Ireland- prehistoric sites, Norman fortresses, medieval abbeys, mansions and stately homes, museums, galleries, towns and cities. It makes use of dramatic cutaway artworks and aerial drawings to give 3-D impressions of famous buildings and bird's eye views of street plans in stunning large-format detail. Unparalleled in its portrayal of the big picture, but also of the intimate details of the sights to be found throughout the country, Portrait of Ireland contains hundreds of ideas for places to visit. And for those who prefer to journey without leaving home, it serves as a gorgeous reminder of the Emerald Isle's sweeping beauty and hidden secrets.
Author: K.J. James
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134681194
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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Book Description
This study, exploring a broad range of evocative Irish travel writing from 1850 to 1914, much of it highly entertaining and heavily laced with irony and humour, draws out interplays between tourism, travel literature and commodifications of culture. It focuses on the importance of informal tourist economies, illicit dimensions of tourism, national landscapes, ‘legend’ and invented tradition in modern tourism.
