Learn how and why Ireland has transformed from slow changing and largely rural culture to a fast paced, secular, and technologically advanced island. Presented by travel pro Eugene Flynn.
Many Americans reminisce about Ireland as a magical island and most tours focus on that magic. However, over the past 50 years, Ireland has transformed from slow changing and largely rural culture to a fast paced, secular, and technologically advanced island. Gene Flynn takes us behind the scenes to understand how this occurred and the important role the United States played in this transformation. Gene will also take us to the west of Ireland, where remnants of the past rural culture can still be found.
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
