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Entrepreneurialism was strongly advocated in this region which led to the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Western Dragon’s Den in 2015. This den was established to support the avid entrepreneur and<br />
investor, and to equip them with the knowledge to help Irish companies grow and sustain<br />
positions in global markets by producing innovative high-value product and services. One<br />
example <strong>of</strong> an innovative entrepreneur was Ian McBride <strong>of</strong> Oranmore, who set up a company<br />
called “Built Smart” in 2015 that changed the face <strong>of</strong> our home and workplaces. He caught on to<br />
his idea by capturing thoughts through the evolution <strong>of</strong> the knowledge economy. He identified<br />
that people were beginning to exploit e-working and e-learning and were changing the ways we<br />
lived and worked. Smart homes were developed to facilitate people working from home and on<br />
the road. He integrated technology into new homes using central cabling systems for<br />
communication and entertainment.<br />
COMMENTS<br />
Re: the fairest county <strong>of</strong> them all<br />
posted at October 2nd 2030 by Brendan….<br />
Galway continues to promote itself as the bilingual capital <strong>of</strong> Ireland and the European centre <strong>of</strong><br />
Gaelic and Celtic culture.<br />
Re: the fairest county <strong>of</strong> them all<br />
posted at October 15th 2030 by Fionn<br />
The pub has a tremendous significance in Irish culture, and nowhere more so than in the West <strong>of</strong><br />
Ireland. It is here that you will find the truest representation <strong>of</strong> contemporary Irish life as it is<br />
embodied in its people, which are Galway’s greatest asset. The pub is not just considered to be<br />
a social outlet but it is seen as a worthwhile pastime especially in a place like Galway, which<br />
makes no apologies for its pub culture and, in fact, thrives on it.<br />
Re: the fairest county <strong>of</strong> them all<br />
posted at October 16th 2030 by Robert<br />
What about the gated communities around Galway who don’t go to the pub? Since the evolution<br />
<strong>of</strong> the knowledge economy people are becoming more and more socially isolated and moving<br />
away from public life adopting a more individual approach to daily life as a result <strong>of</strong> e-working<br />
and e-learning. What about those who don’t have the social interaction at work? Who works<br />
from home?<br />
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