Why Ireland?

Key Facts

Official name:	Ireland (Irish: Éire)
Population	4.3 million (UN, 2007)
Capital	Dublin
Area	70,182 sq km (27,097 sq miles)
Major languages	English, Irish
Major religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit	1 euro = 100 cents
Main exports	Machinery and equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs
GDP per capita	US $45,600
Sources: BBC and CIA World Factbook

Why Live In Ireland?

South-West Cork Ireland is regularly voted one of the best countries in the world to live. Indeed, in 2009 the UN ranked Ireland as the 5th best place in the world (see www.hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/).

Ireland's economy is strong and it has one of the largest GDP in the world today. Not surprisingly, the quality of life is extremely good, with low unemployment, an excellent social system and very low crime rate.

In another recent survey, Ireland was voted 1st out of 20 western countries by International Living magazine for the benefits provided to senior citizens including free health care, free public transportation, fuel allowance, and significant discounts on hotel and electricity bills. Barleycove Beach

The education system has been accepted right across Europe as second to none. Ireland's Primary & Secondary education is free and there are excellent schools in every parish, village and town. Ireland's third level education system (Regional Colleges and Universities) is grant aided depending on means.

Pollution in South-West of Ireland is practically non-existent. Instead, there are pristine beaches and stunning scenery wherever you look.

There is also the renowned Irish hospitality which has attracted people from all over the globe to visit Ireland.

It's no wonder that more and more people are looking at Ireland - and particularly South-West Ireland - as a great place to buy property.