New “Irishness” emerged in the Late 1990’s with the rise of the Celtic Tiger. A surging national economy helped to rapidly transform an Irish society. Not only was the Irish culture to change, this also lead to major changes in the landscape and urban areas particularly in Dublin. The “New Irishness” attitude that was formed was a more profit driven, business orientated, efficient Ireland in comparison to the pre-Celtic Tiger era (Negra 2010). Where once, Ireland commercialised itself with “leprechauns and tin whistles” and all things that were Irish (Hussey 1995, p.470). Ireland had now become a “leader in business strategy” and a country in which American companies wanted to do business with (Negra 2005).
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Taking elements and influences from other countries, we are now a hub of immigrant activity that welcomes change and accepts the need for political reform. The media within Ireland is growing and expanding and as new platforms arise Ireland as a country has adapted and change to accommodate the growing market. As mentioned throughout this essay the importance of establishing and Irish identity has faced many Barriers and resistance but it can be said that today we are a nation that not only holds their own but one that can compete in expanding markets.
But the Irish are not only living in Ireland. Recent studies show that there are over 4 million Irish living abroad in countries all over the world. Rapidly becoming a country known for voting for constitutional reform, changes in the law that allow these immigrant Irish to vote may further change the meaning of Irish Identity and Irishness. For now, however Irishness as discussed above, can be outlined as being, culturally diverse and open to change. The days of old Ireland have been and gone and although some traditional elements remain, Ireland and Irishness has certainly
Diane Negra’s essay looks at old …show more content…
Taking elements and influences from other countries, we are now a hub of immigrant activity that welcomes change and accepts the need for political reform. The media within Ireland is growing and expanding and as new platforms arise Ireland as a country has adapted and change to accommodate the growing market. As mentioned throughout this essay the importance of establishing and Irish identity has faced many Barriers and resistance but it can be said that today we are a nation that not only holds their own but one that can compete in expanding markets.
But the Irish are not only living in Ireland. Recent studies show that there are over 4 million Irish living abroad in countries all over the world. Rapidly becoming a country known for voting for constitutional reform, changes in the law that allow these immigrant Irish to vote may further change the meaning of Irish Identity and Irishness. For now, however Irishness as discussed above, can be outlined as being, culturally diverse and open to change. The days of old Ireland have been and gone and although some traditional elements remain, Ireland and Irishness has certainly