
Is Ireland Friendly?
Chatting to a group of students nearing the end of their studies in Ireland, I was taken aback when one of them mentioned the 'Culture Shock' that they had to adapt to, here in Ireland. On further discussion it emerged that while they had great praise for the overall quality of their education, they had found adapting to Ireland quite difficult. Irish people might be surprised at this. Sure, don't we pride ourselves on being the island of the 100.000 welcomes. Seemingly, the