Ireland is a beautiful country

We incessantly moan about this little island, but Ireland really is a place of striking beauty.

Irish people are possibly the best fun on the planet.

Irish people when they go abroad, what do they first seek? An Irish bar! Why? Because they want some Irish company. (No, it's not just alcohol).

The Irish sense of humour is unique and our informal, easygoing nature is unchallenged.

We're a country and a people, not just an economy.

Ireland is a fantastic country and I'm proud to be Irish.