Some details about Kingscourt and Ireland:

Kingscourt (Irish: Dún an Rí) is a busy market town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is located in the east of the county near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The town was founded near the site of the old village of Cabra, by Mervyn Pratt esq., towards the end of the 18th century, and
was completed by his brother, the Rev. Joseph Pratt. The town has a rich and varied history. Cabra Castle, is a fine example of a Norman-style castle, and is located near the town. The castle was originally called Cormey Castle and was a rebuilding of an earlier Cormey Castle which had been destroyed during the Cromwellian War. Ireland itself is a very
historic country, the biggest island in Europe which offers so much tradition and history, It has been inhabited for about 9,000 years.

Airport to fly in to:
Dublin Airport. The airport is approx 40 minutes from the designated host hotel.

Altitude of the club:
The altitude of the club is 200 meters

The weather in Ireland:
The weather is normally between 20 – 25 degrees Celsius or 70 – 74 degrees Fahrenheit. We are expecting a warmer summer so it is possible the weather may be warmer. Because it is Ireland there is always the possibility of rain.



Security:
There will be no security problems around the club or hotel.

The culture of the people living on the island of Ireland is far from monolithic. Many notable cultural divides exist between the rural people and city dwellers, between the Catholic and Protestant people of Northern Ireland, between the Irish-speaking people inside and outside the Gaeltacht regions (Irish speaking regions) and the English-speaking majority population, and increasingly between new immigrants and the native population.

 

Religion:

In the Republic, the last time a census asked people to specify their religion was 2002. The result was 88.4% Roman Catholic, 2.95% Church of Ireland (Anglican), 0.53% Presbyterian, 0.26% Methodist, less than 0.05% Jewish, approximately 2.3% other religious groupings (mainly Islam) and 3.53% ticked the "no religion" box. About 2% failed to answer. In Northern Ireland in 2001, the population was 40.3% Roman Catholic, 20.7% Presbyterian, 15.3% Church of Ireland (Anglican), 3.5% Methodist, 6.1% other Christian, 0.3% other religion and philosophy, and 13.9% religion not stated. Amongst the Republic's Roman Catholics, weekly church attendance dropped from 87% in 1981 to 60% in 1998, though this remained one of the highest attendance rates in Europe.

Lanugage:

English as it is spoken in Ireland is the result of the interaction of the English and Irish languages. English was mainly brought to Ireland during the Plantations of Ireland in the sixteenth century. The standard spelling and grammar of Hiberno-English are largely the same as UK English. However, some unique characteristics exist, especially in the spoken language.
Irish Slang: Irish people use ‘slang’ is all most every sentence. This slang can be unique from province to province and county to county. Sometimes even Irish people do not understand each other. Swear words are used regularly in normally conversation, so please do not take this personally!  

Food:

Traditional dishes are: the Irish stew, Dublin coddle, the Irish breakfast, bacon & cabbage and potato bread. Potatoes also form the basis for many traditional Irish dishes The usual modern selection of foods common to Western cultures has been adopted in Ireland. Both fast-food culture and continental European dishes have influenced the country. Common meals include pizza, curry, Chinese food, and lately, some west African dishes have been making an appearance. Supermarket shelves now contain ingredients for, among others, traditional, European, American (Mexican/Tex-Mex), Indian, Polish and Chinese dishes.

Pubs:

Pub culture, as it is termed, pervades Irish society, across all cultural divides. The term refers to the Irish habit of frequenting public houses (pubs) or bars. Traditional pub culture is concerned with more than just drinking, typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Pubs vary widely according to the clientele they serve, and the area they are in. Best known, and loved amongst tourists is the traditional pub, with its traditional Irish music (or "trad music"), tavern-like warmness, and memorabilia filling it. Often such pubs will also serve food, particularly during the day. Many more modern pubs, not necessarily traditional, still emulate these pubs, only perhaps substituting traditional music for a DJ or non-traditional live music.

Some larger pubs (Super pubs) in cities eschew such trappings entirely, opting for loud music, and focusing more on the consumption of drinks. Such venues are popular "pre-clubbing" locations. "Clubbing" has become a popular phenomenon amongst young people in Ireland. Clubs usually vary in terms of the type of music played, and the target audience.
A significant recent change to pub culture in the Republic of Ireland has been the introduction of a smoking ban, in all workplaces, which includes pubs and restaurants. The ban was introduced on March 29, 2004. A majority of the population support the ban, including a significant percentage of smokers. Nevertheless, the atmosphere in pubs has changed greatly as a result, and debate continues on whether it has boosted or lowered sales, although this is often blamed on the ever-increasing prices, or whether it is a "good thing" or a "bad thing". A similar ban, under the Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 came into effect in Northern Ireland on the 30th of April, 2007.

Dublin, Ireland’s capital, is a thriving modern city yet it is also remarkably elegant. This is due in part to the restoration of its magnificent public buildings and distinctive Georgian squares. Although Dublin is well known as being a place of friendliness and 'craic', the city is also a very old and beautiful City, it is well over 1000 years old. When you walk the streets of Dublin you'll be able to see some magnificent old buildings such as Christ Church Cathedral which was built in 1234 AD, the G.P.O, The Customs House, and Dublin Castle etc.

Things to do in Dublin:

For a closer look at Irelands most famous export, visit Irish Whiskey Corner. This 90 year old warehouse flat has been converted into a museum.

Visit Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, set on 34,000 acres along the river Dargle. Finished in 1874, this garden took 30 years to complete. Admire the Italian and Japanese gardens and the circular terraces that descend to Triton Lake with its 100-foot fountain guarded by winged horses.

Visit St. Patricks Cathedral, said to have been the site where St. Patrick was baptized in 450 A.D.

Check out the National Gallery, home to more than 2,000 exhibits.

Visit Guinness brewery. This famous stout has been brewed in Dublin since 1759.