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Two Contrasting Irish Regions Flashcards

1
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What is the peripheral region

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The west

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2
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What are the counties in the west

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Galway
Mayo
Roscommon

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What does category one status in the EU mean

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The area revive the maximum levels of assistance through grants

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What is the largest urban centre of the west

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Galway city

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Galway city population

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75500

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Climate in the west

Features of this climate

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Cool temperature oceanic
Small temperature rain
North Atlantic drift gives a warm current
Relief rainfall in mountains

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West temperatures

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4-6° in winter

15-17°c summer

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Rainfall in west

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1000-1250 mm per year

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Rivers in the west

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Moy
Corrib
Shannon

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10
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Lakes in west

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Corrib
Mask
Conn

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11
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Drainage in west

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Bad

Impermeable rock

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12
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Relief in west

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Mountaineous

Lowland in east

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13
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Examples of mountains in west

What period of folding

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12 pins
Croag Patrick
Caledonian 400mya

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Soils in west

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Podzols ; form due to heavy rain and leaching (hardpan -waterlogging)

Blanket and mountain peat; marshy, infertile, waterlogged

Lowland gleys ; severe saturation of clay soils. Lack oxygen. Bad for veg,

Acidic brown earths: too acidic due to rainfall

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15
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% of people making a living on farming in west

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14%

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Factors affecting agriculture in the west

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High precipitation 
Unfavourable relief
Infertile soils
Farms are small (25 hectares)
Farmers are old (60% over 55)
50% farmers part time
Outmigration
Peripheral location makes it isolated from EU market
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17
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Types of agriculture in the west

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Pastoral farming
Rough grazing
Tillage (only 0.5% used for cereals)

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18
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% of Ireland currently covered by forest

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10%

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19
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National development plan want to increases forest % to

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15%

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20
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How many trees planted in west

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50000 by collite

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21
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Why plant trees in west

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Land more profitable for forestry

Government and EU give grants to farmers who give some land for tree planting

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22
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How many people employed by fishing in the west

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2000

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Why is west ideal for fishing

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Indented coastline - sheltered bays
North Atlantic drift keeps coastline ice free
Shallow continental shelf perfect

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24
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West’s largest fishing port

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Rossaveal

Galway

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Aquaculture companies in the west
An crompan Kilcummin Connemara
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Ireland’s aquaculture ranked what in EU
6th highest
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Where was gas found in west
Corrib gas field | Mayo coast
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Where is mayo gas brought
Gas networks Ireland for distribution throughout the country but development has been halted due to local opposition
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What is the secondary sector
The the economy manufactures finished goods
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Why are manufacturing industries less developed in the west
Poor infrastructure (little motorways etc) Isolation from Europe Unskilled workforce Small market close by
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Government solutions to manufacturing industries being less developed in the west
Irish development authority promote country as attractive by offering grants and incentives Údarás na Gaeltacha- social, economic and cultural development of Gaeltacht areas Eu gave region objective 1 status enabling it to receive maximum grant aid through European regional development fund
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Range of manufacturing in west
``` Resource bases (meat and fish processing) Traditional and consumer industries (textile, bakeries) Industrial estates (eg Westport) Foreign industries (located during Celtic tiger, eh Boston scientific) ```
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Why was Galway more attractive to mnc
``` Region capital Nodal point NUIG and GMIT highly skilled workers Modern communications Population increase of 50% during Celtic tiger ```
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Talk about tourism in west
Seasonal 2 million tourists annually Access to region underdeveloped but services there are developed Areas of natural beauty Hill walking (Connemara) Festivals (Galway international oyster and seafood festivals) Cultural assets eg Gaeltacht (20000 students year) Religious tourism eg knock
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Challenges for tourism in the west
Economic slowdown Too far from dub,in airport Decline of trans-Atlantic flights to Shannon airport
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Future expansion for tourism in the west
Main aim of 2007-2013 NDP niche tourism (walking, golfing, surfing) Most tourist want to travel by air x more flights to west airports European cruises include Galway stop
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About transport in west
``` New national primary roads Connected to Dublin by M6 Money being spent upgrading coastal roads Trains to Leinster daily Lacks major ports Knock airport used by 1 million a year Department of fianace gives money to it Galway had an airport but closed due to liquidation of its main business partner Aran air ```
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Population density in Galway before famine
72 people per Km
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How did population decline in the west
Famine, most people were poorer potato farmers so these people were hit hardest. People has to emigrate. 16% of Galway emigrated compared to the 6% in Dublin Increased a bit when Ireland joined the EU but declined again in recession Grew back in Celtic tiger
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Population density in Galway now
34%
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Why is population density so low in west
Physical aspects eg mountainous terrain, infertile soils | Younger people migrate - ageing population and brain drain
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Why is the GDA a core region
Focal/nodal point Financial and administrative capital with government Well drained lowland with fertile soils High population density and in migration Attracts industry as it has a young educated workforce
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Climate in GDA
Cool temperate oceanic climate Rainfall: 750mm a year (higher in Wicklow mountains) Temp: 5-15° on average
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Relief in GDA
Most low and gently sloping | Wicklow Dublin mountains hinder development south
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Drainage in GDA
Liffey runs through Dublin and Kildare | Other rivers include Boyne, nanny
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Soils in GDA
Mostly fertile brown earth soils Irrigated by rivers Alluvium rich Peaty soils in mountainous areas
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How many people living in GDA are employed in agriculture
3%
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Difference between agriculture in GDA and west
Dublin farming are highly productive and specialised | Commercial methods and high yield, optimum output.
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Climate in GDA for farming
Summer ave 16% 2 hours more sunshine a day than west Lower levels of rainfall 750mm Rare frost
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Relief in GDA ideal for farming
Lowland - easily accessible by machinery Not exposed to high winds Soil temperature warmer
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Soils ideal for farming in GDA
Brown earth soils, | Stoneless ans easily worked, less labour intensive
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Human factors affecting agriculture in GDA
Commercial nature - ageing framers, land abandonment and outdated practices aren’t a problem Average age of 37 Well educated farmers in both farming and business Market orientated and scientific approach to farming Larger farm size Highly mechanised Larger scale than west Big market for freshly produced food
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Types of agriculture in the GDA
Market gardening - plants and veg. Eg Keeling’s Arable - cereals Cattle -Meath Bloodstock industry - horse breeding, calcium rich soils for healthy bones Sheep raring - slopes of Wicklow as land unsuitable for crops
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Forestry in GDA
Wicklow most popular | North facing slopes used for tree growth
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Fishing in GDA
Has declined Just 2% of Ireland’s total catch came this year Howth is largest in GDA - 6th largest in Ireland Irish seas more polluted than Atlantic Ocean
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Average farm size in west vs GDA
GDA - 42 | West - 25
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% of farming in west that is cereals
.5 %
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% of Ireland’s industrial workforce in GDA
40%
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Jobs lost in total during recession GDA
60000
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% of Ireland’s manufacturing plants in GDA
25
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How many industries set up in GDA during Celtic tiger
900
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Why is GDA attractive to foreign industry
``` Strong agricultural sector feeds into food processing industry - large Dublin market Transport hub New industrial estates Young, highly educated workforce Offer incentives like low tax ```
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% of all college graduates based in GDA
80%
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% of GDA workforce under 25
45%
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Ireland’s tax for industry
12.5%
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% of workers in Dublin City working in services
80%
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Number of overseas visitors to Dublin in 2015
4.9 million
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Why do tourists go to GDA
``` Most accessible, airport, ports History eg newgrange, Dublin buildings Tayto Park Sport - fairyhouse, k club, curragh, Glendalough hikes Coast towns Art Concerts and sporting events in Dublin ```
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Transport in GDA
``` DART LÚAS Intercity rail Port tunnel Quality bus corridors Dublin bikes Dublin airport Dublin port ```

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