Transformation Of The Irish Culture And Society Th

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‘Offer a critical exploration of the relationship between the ‘Celtic Tiger’ and the transformation of Irish culture and society’. Back in 1988 Ireland had been referred to as “the poorest of the rich”. The 80s were a time of political instability, with the power switching between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, some governments were not even lasting a year. As the 90s came around Ireland took a massive turn around and came into a period of great economic success, the Irish economy’s was about to be at its most impressive yet. This success was so great other nations wanted to try mirror the Irish in terms of controlling their economy. Soon enough after being called “the poorest of the rich”, Ireland was described as “Europes shining light”. Self deprecation was a massive trait in Irish people, to play ones success down was the way to act. There are a few reasons behind this, some some low self esteem is a legacy of being a colonized nation, and Ireland had only got their independence less than a life time ago. Another reason why self deprecation was part of Irish culture was thanks to the Catholic church. The Catholic Church had, and still does, a big influence in Ireland. Many schools were run by priests and nuns and almost eveyone went to Mass on a Sunday. In Catholic culture it is important to portray yourself as not interested in fame and power, so this trait was embeded in the minds of the Irish. There is a saying “laugh at the yourself and the Irish will laugh with you”. However, much of these ways today only exist with the older generation and Irish culture and society for the younger generation is much more related to that like the Western world. Irelands culture and society transformed as Ireland entered a new era in the 90s of economic success. This era is known as the ‘Celtic Tiger’. The ‘Celtic Tiger’ is the phrase used to describe the period of
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