Germany
30,000 Irish live in Germany. More than 1 Million enjoy Germany's Irish Music, Irish Cultural and Irish Sport scene. It is thriving here, you can feel the buzz, with Irish Societies and Associations, Irish & Celtic Studies Centres, and James Joyce Groups arranging regular events for the Irish and the Irish-interested communities in Germany. Germany has 650+ Irish Pubs and bars. There are Irish Music Bands, Irish Dancing Schools and Groups, and Irish & Celtic Music Festivals, in almost every region of the country. There are Irish Soccer Clubs, Rugby, Darts, Billiards, and GAA Clubs here.
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“If Germany is to become a colonising power, all I say is, “God speed her!” She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.”
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