Also interesting that English is one of their official languages, the other being Maltese, making Ireland and Malta the only EU countries with that status now.

Also interesting that English is one of their official languages, the other being Maltese, making Ireland and Malta the only EU countries with that status now. There's a big scene of English schools and young Europeans going there to learn English in summer, which translates to a lot of partying. I definitely recommend visiting if you get a chance. It packs so much in for a small country.