The "Celtic Tiger" is a term referring to the economy of Ireland from the mid-1990s to the end of the first decade of the 21st century, a period of rapid real economic growth fuelled by foreign direct
Historical GDP per capita development of Ireland and the UK
Public debt as a percentage of GDP dropped significantly over the 1990s.
The information technology sector was a significant factor in the Irish economic boom.
The Spire of Dublin symbolises the modernisation and growing prosperity of Ireland.
Ireland has a highly developed knowledge economy, focused on services in high-tech, life sciences, financial services and agribusiness, including agrifood. Ireland is an open economy, and ranks first
Celtic Tiger
…The "Celtic Tiger" (Irish: An Tíogar Ceilteach) is a term referring to the economy of Ireland from the mid-1990s to the end of the first decade of the 21st century, a period of rapid real economic growth fuelled by foreign direct investment. The…
The International Financial Services Centre in Dublin
A housing construction site in Dublin at Sandyford, 2006
Waterford Crystal glass factory