Lying on the edge of Europe facing out to the Atlantic Ocean sits Ireland, one of Europe's smallest countries and often described as 'The Emerald Isle". A beautiful country characterised by vibrant, colourful cities set amidst endless unspoilt green fields, Ireland is now officially the best place in the world to live.
Combining increasing wealth with traditional values gives Ireland the conditions most likely to make its people happy, according to the Economist's quality of life assessment for 2005. Add to this its longstanding reputation for a green and clean environment and Ireland has become a very desirable spot to live in....