Tourism and the Celtic Tiger hi-tech and manufacturing notwithstanding, Ireland's wealth is agriculture. Saw the Kilkenny Mart with Seannie Dwyer, an impressive new market for livestock. And one can see everywhere the green fields that nurture Irish meat.While in Ireland I endeavored to discover the countries of origin of goods for sale in shops and used in restaurants and hotels. I was not surprised by the dominance of Chinese goods as Ireland and China have had a long and productive business relationship. But in the cafeteria at the Kilkenny Mart, all the dishes and cups were from the Homer Laughlin China Company of West Virginia.
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