...Name Professor’s Name Class Date Armagh In this paper I am going to cover the history of the place in the beautiful Northern Ireland – Armagh. It would be logical to start with the brief history flashback of the Northern Ireland itself before telling more about the Armagh. Northern Ireland consists of twenty six different districts or areas. Northern Ireland is derived from the boroughs such as Belfast, Londonderry, the counties are: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone. They all create the Ulster, but the territory doesn’t include the entire province. If we compare it to one of the states, the size of the Northern Ireland is a little bit larger than the state of Connecticut. Ulster used to be the part of the Catholic Ireland up until Elizabeth I, suppressed three Irish rebellions; she took the lands and settled the Scots there. Another rebellion, even though he was destroyed by the Oliver Cromwell, has created a settlement of Anglican Englishmen in the province. Northern Ireland was connected to South for a very long time. The topic of my essay is more concrete, it is “Armagh”, and as it was mentioned before, Armagh is a county. The word “Armagh” itself in irish “ard mhacha” and it means the “Macha’s height”. Armagh is adjoined to the shore of Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh is the biggerst and most beautiful lake in whole Ireland. As well as US states have nicknames, Armagh has a nickname too. Armagh is called the “Orchard County”...
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...L. Regan Kennedy 1 June 2015 Dr. Curtis Article Review L. Philip Barnes (2005) Was the Northern Ireland Conflict Religious?, Journal of Contemporary Religion, 20:1, 55-69, DOI: 10.1080/1353790052000313918 In his work “Was the Northern Ireland Conflict Religious”, Philip Barnes considers the true impact of religion on the Northern Ireland Conflict. He examines opinions of other scholars, provides a comparison of the event to Islam’s effect on 9/11, and uses logic to conclude religions true role in the matter. Barnes provides many arguments to support both sides of the case, but ultimately he concludes that while the conflict obviously has some relation to religion, religion was not the sole cause of the conflict. After examining his arguments and examples regarding the religious influence on the Northern Ireland Conflict, I agree with Philip Barnes’s conclusion that the conflict was not solely based on religious matters, even they did have a certain impact on it. Philip Barnes begins his article “Was the Northern Ireland Conflict Religious” by pointing out that while the majority opinion seems to be that the Northern Ireland Conflict was definitely a religious conflict, the opinion is not uncontested. He provides two examples of this argument. The first example is a philosopher Rob Harrison’s casual mentioning of the Northern Ireland Conflict to be a religious conflict. Barnes notes that the striking thing about this is that Harrison acts as if everyone just assumes that...
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...reasons for the conflict in Northern Ireland and to what extent have these been resolved by the agreement brokered by the government of the UK and Ireland in 1998? "No person knows better than you do that the domination of England is the sole and blighting curse of this country. It is the incubus that sits on our energies, stops the pulsation of the nation’s heart and leaves to Ireland not gay vitality but horrid the convulsions of a troubled dream."Daniel O'Connell in an 1831 letter to Bishop Doyle The conflict in Northern Ireland started in the late 1960’s, and officially ended with the “Good Friday” Agreement, signed in Belfast in 1998. If this duration is not questioned, what remains at the root of the conflict generally is. Spreading over almost thirty years, “The Troubles” have been divided down many lines: ethnically, geographically, and religiously. Therefore, in order to understand the complexity of Irish nationalism, as well as the role played by the various actors (political parties, paramilitaries, security forces of the UK and Ireland etc…), it is necessary to go back in time, in search of the very core of “the Irish Question”. Ireland was England’s first colony in the late 12th century, and after it had been brought under the ascendancy of the English Crown in 1534, the Irish Parliament appointed Henri VIII “King of Ireland” in 1541[1]. At this stage of history, the first religious disagreement came to light. Whereas Ireland pledged allegiance to...
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...Country Cultural Practice Project of the Republic of Ireland MGT 604 Administrations, Globalization, & Multiculturalism Submitted by: Johnny D. Clark Project Instructor: Dr. Scott 14 Aug 2015 Executive Summary The Republic of Ireland consists of twenty-six counties and is located on the island of Ireland, along with Northern Ireland. Ireland is a parliamentary democracy, made up of three branches of government: the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. The executive branch consists of the President, who is mostly there for ceremonial purposes, the Prime Minister, who is the head of the government, and the Deputy Prime Minister. The legislative branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Judicial Branch consists of the Chief Justice and seven other judges. This paper goes over a brief look into the Republic of Ireland’s history, economy, their culture, and their business culture. In regards to their business culture, it offers advice into how to appropriately conduct business with Irish men and women. Country Analysis of the Republic of Ireland History Located to the west of Great Britain, sits the island of Ireland. The island is about 32,000 sq. mi. and is comprised of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom (Holwell, 2001, para.2). The Republic of Ireland, which “occupies almost 85% of the total land-mass,” consists of twenty-six counties (Holwell...
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...PART I A Brief History of Ireland – Gaining Perspective Bloody Sunday, also known as the Bogside Massacre, occurred on January 30, 1972 in Derry, North Ireland. It could be argued that the causes were many, but what really triggered the tragic event, was the North Ireland and British governments, and the British military troops, instituting Operation Demetrius and internment, in response to increasing civil rights marches influenced by the equal rights movement of African Americans in the United States, and their outcry for equality and fair treatment. In 1969, when British troops were told to suppress nationalist activity by both the Irish Republican Army (IRA), and local citizens participating in marches or protests, they did so by internment,...
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...moral, cultural and legal uncertainty and to confound the problem is prostitution’s purported connection to international human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. Therefore, on the one hand, prostitution’s reason for being illegal due to immorality may be obsolete, but should it remain somewhat illegal or banned altogether because it is linked to another crime that transcends borders and cultures? The following is a discussion on the same, and in the end, it is hoped that some clarity may be revealed from a puddle of obscurity. First, a brief introduction will be given about prostitution and human trafficking. Second, the laws of the United Kingdom and international law will be reviewed and analyzed. Third, a comparative review of current legal systems and how they address prostitution and the effects of each of them. Introduction: The Problem of Prostitution and Human Trafficking Over centuries of British history, attitudes and perceptions of prostitutes and prostitution have changed. These changes were in sync with the morals of the times. Today, prostitution is more readily accepted with the combination of more liberal views and part of...
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...Northern Rock Bank: an english exemple of the sub-prime mortgage crisis Brief introduction: The Northern Rock-one of the UK's largest mortgage lenders has become the highest profile UK-based victim of the fallout from the global credit crunch, which stemmed from the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the US. The Bank of England has agreed to give emergency financial support to the Northern Rock and it avoided from going bust. I. History of the bank Northern Rock Building Society was formed in 1965 as a result of the merger of Northern Counties Permanent Building Society (established in 1850) and Rock Building Society (established in 1865). During the 30 years that followed, Northern Rock expanded by acquiring 53 smaller building societies, most notably the North of England Building Society in 1994. Along with many other UK building societies in the 1990s, Northern Rock chose to demutualize and float on the stock exchange in order to better expand their business. Demutualization is the process by which a customerowned mutual organisation changes legal form to a shareholder-owned public company. Throughout this period a concern against demutualisation was that the assets of a mutual society was built up by its members throughout its history not just the present members who would benefit, and that demutualisation was a betrayal of the community that the societies were created to serve. Northern Rock chose to address these concerns by founding the Northern Rock Foundation. From...
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...gives us in our conduct of business with others. I want to argue the case why we can be confident about the strength and the future of British identity. Sadly, it has become fashionable for some to argue that British identity is under siege, perhaps even in a state of terminal decline. The threat is said to come in three forms. First, the arrival of immigrants who, allegedly, do not share our cultural values and who fail to support the England cricket team. Few dare to state this case explicitly, but it is the unmistakable subliminal message. Second, our continued membership of the European Union, which is said to be absorbing member states into ‘a country called Europe’. Third, the devolution of power to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which is seen as a step to the break-up of the UK. This evening, I want to set out the reasons for being optimistic about the future of Britain and Britishness. Indeed, I want to go further and argue that in each of the areas where the pessimists identify a threat, we should instead see developments that will strengthen and renew British identity....
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...Brief History of EU In 1957, the “Six” countries Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and West Germany signed the Treaties of Rome which establish the European Economic Community,(ECC) establishing a customs union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for cooperation in developing nuclear energy. In 1967 the Merger Treaty created a single set of institutions for the three communities, collected referred as European Community (EC). The EC was enlarged in 1973 when Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom became members. The first direct election for European Parliament took place in 1979. Greece became member in 1981, Spain and Portugal in 1986. What were the four freedoms of the EC? (main idea behind EU) Goods, services, capital, and labor and would adopt a common policy toward nonmember trading partners and on agriculture transport. What was the main objective of The Single European Act? The Single European Act was signed in Luxembourg in 1986. The main objective was to create the Single Market with European Commission by the end of 1992. What was the significant of the Treaty of Maastricht in the EU? The Treaty of Maastricht was signed in Netherland in 1991. The Treaty of Maastricht created the European Union and the single currency though out Europe. What were the assumptions of the Cecchini Report? This report is the analysis of the benefits and costs anticipated from the European economic integration. The report was...
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...Introduction Whiskey is ingrained into the history and culture of Ireland. It is said to have dated as far back as the 6th century A.D., from monks who brought the skill of distilling perfumes from what they had learned in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, back to Ireland and perfected it to a drinkable spirit. Although Irish whiskey was once the most popular spirit worldwide , due to the prohibition and the dispute between the Irish and UK government regarding trade to commonwealth countries. Irish whiskey saw a dramatic downturn during the 20th century which sadly led to only 2 distilleries left at the start of the 1970's. However by coming together to preserve their resources they saw small increases in sales, then in 1988, Pernod...
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...Hamid Sbai Ethnic Conflict In contemporary terms the source of ‘the troubles’ can be traced back to the partition of 1922 when 26 of Irelands 32 counties were transferred to the control of the new Irish Republic whereas 6 of the nine counties from the province of Ulster remained under British control due to the fact that they contained a majority of Unionists, generally of the protestant faith, although they did also contain a significant minority of nationalists, around a third of the population, who were generally of the Roman catholic faith. This then led to nationalists being treated unequally in terms of housing and employment with nationalists facing significantly higher rates of unemployment than their protestant neighbors. The catholic population of the six counties also faced a problem, in that the police force of the north, the RUC, were predominantly from protestant/unionist backgrounds, with Catholics accounting for around 12% of the total force, and were seen as upholding the unionist domination of the six counties, although the auxiliary police force, the B specials, were even more vehemently hated by Catholics perhaps with good reason given that due to their actions they were disbanded by the British prime minister in 1970. By 1969 then there was a powder keg atmosphere in the six counties with nationalists, inspired by events in America, agitating for civil rights and unionists attempting to sustain their domination. By the end of 1969 the RUC were no longer...
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...History The history of the United Kingdom as a unified sovereign state began with the political union of the kingdoms of England, which included Wales, and Scotland. On the new kingdom, the historian Simon Schema said, "What began as a hostile merger would end in a full partnership in the most powerful going concern in the world... it was one of the most astonishing transformations in European history. A further Act of union in 1800 added the Kingdom of Ireland to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Introduction: The United Kingdom (official name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) consists of four countries united under one monarch and government. The countries are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have a distinct culture and feel of their own with some in Northern Ireland wishing to split from the United Kingdom and join the Republic of Ireland, with which the UK shares its only land border. England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English. Economy Of Uk: Statistical Data Economy of the United Kingdom | Canary Wharf business district...
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...Ireland, Rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger INB-300 International Business Abstract This paper will attempt to summarize the rise and fall of the Irish Celtic Tiger. The paper will begin with a brief description of Irish history and religion. A map will be utilized as a reference to provide Ireland’s geographical location and reference to other European nations. The paper will discuss the factors that influenced the Irish name “Celtic Tiger” and the rise thereof. It will examine Irish policy maker’s decisions that set the stage for unprecedented economic stature. The paper will then transition to the changes and decisions that led to the fall of the Celtic Tiger and near bankruptcy of the government. Specific discussions will include the real estate bubble, unemployment, exports, emigration and currency. Then the paper will describe the unsupported bail out negotiated with the EU/IMF. In conclusion the paper will discuss the end of one ruling party and entry of a new government and the challenges they are faced with in light of the country’s economic situation. References Anonymous (2011) Celtic storm: Irelands voters exact revenge for country’s debt. McClatchy –tribune News. Retrieved March 17, 2011 from http://ehis.ebscohost.com Associated Press. (2011). Ireland Upper House Passes Financial Bailout Bill. Pitsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 17, 2011 from http://ehis.ebscohost.com Eurpeon Map. (2011). Gate-1 Travel. Retrieved from http://www...
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...8) Breeds of pigs—Landrace Graeme Taylor and Greg Roese Livestock Officers Pigs Intensive Livestock Development, Tamworth Susanne Hermesch Pig Genetics Coordinator Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, UNE, Armidale. This Primefact provides a brief history of the Landrace breed and its use in the Australian pork industry. Origin and history The Landrace breed was developed in Denmark by crossing the native pig with the Large White. This cross was then improved on during years of testing and breeding under strict government control. The Danes refused to export live pigs until World War II, when the best specimens of the breed were exported to Sweden. The progeny from these pigs eventually reached England and Ireland. The English first imported Landrace from Denmark in 1949. In 1953, further imports of registered breeding stock were made and the breed society was formed. This society amalgamated with the National Pig Breeders’ Association in 1978. The Danes had concentrated on producing a pig that suited the British bacon trade, which preferred the ‘Wiltshire’ type side of bacon. The Landrace was also bred to be adaptable to the intensivehousing system of production. In 1958, Landrace were imported into Australia from Northern Ireland. A total of fifteen mated sows and five boars arrived before imports of live pigs were stopped. These Landrace pigs formed the foundation stock of the Australian Landrace. Treacy (1976) states that 144 registered Landrace pigs were imported into...
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...Communication Skills for Social Care Practice Contextualised materials for Essential Skills Communication November 2012 Published by: Northern Ireland Social Care Council 7th Floor, Millennium House 19-25 Great Victoria Street Belfast BT2 7AQ Tel: 028 9041 7600 Website: www.niscc.info Email: info@niscc.hscni.net This resource is free to download as a PDF file from the NISCC website www.niscc.info Material within this resource may be reproduced for training and learning purposes only. Copies can be made available in a range of different formats by contacting the Communications Team at the above address. November 2012 1 Guidance for use of this Resource These vocationally contextualised materials are designed to support Essential Skills tutors and trainers who are delivering Essential Skills Communication to Health / Social Care workers and students. They are not intended to be used as a set programme, rather as a resource for tutors, to support the planning and delivery of programmes suited to the needs of their own particular groups of learners. This resource should not be the sole source of task materials, since part of the ethos of essential skills is that the learner should have some choice in their materials for reading, writing and speaking/listening. Tutors can adapt the materials to suit the specific needs of their groups. The resource is suitable for use up to Level 2 Essential Skills Communication. Appendix 1 contains some information...
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