Life in Ireland During the Transformative 1990s
The 1990s in Ireland were a period of significant change marked by economic growth, technological advancements, and cultural developments. The era witnessed the rise of the Celtic Tiger economy, notable progress in technology with bulky computers and mobile phones, and a shift in entertainment with popular bands like Nirvana and the Spice Girls. Education and job prospects improved for the youth, shaping a promising future during this dynamic decade.
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The 1990s The 1990s were a decade that saw great changes in Ireland. Ireland experienced a period of economic growth known as the Celtic Tiger. There were also many important developments in technology that changed people s lives. On top of all this, the 1990s were a special time in Ireland s sporting and music history.
Technology Computers were used in the 1990s, but they looked different to those of today. They were bulky and took up a lot of space. There was no Wi-Fi, but you could connect to the internet through a phone line. This was called a dial-up connection. It took several minutes to connect to the internet, and the computer made strange dialling sounds!
Technology Television sets at the time were also quite bulky. People watched films on video cassette tapes. When you finished watching a film, you had to rewind the tape back to the start. Video rental shops were very popular. You had to pay a fee to rent a video for a couple of days. DVDs were introduced in Ireland in 1998.
Technology Mobile phones became widely used during the 1990s. They looked quite different then. They had a small screen, and buttons to press to dial numbers. They could be used for calls and text messages only.
Technology Most people had a landline in their home. To make a call, you lifted the handset and punched the phone number onto the keypad.
Life for young people In the 1990s, more Irish children finished secondary school and went on to college than ever before. The country was experiencing an economic boom, so job prospects for the future looked good.
Entertainment Listening to pop music was a favourite pastime in the 1990s. Some of the most popular bands include Nirvana, REM, Destiny s Child and the Spice Girls. The 1990s was a time of growth for music genres such as rap and hip hop.
Entertainment Children who grew up in the 1990s listened to music on CDs, which were inserted into a CD player. A portable CD player was a great present to get for your birthday or Christmas!
Entertainment The 1990s were a golden age for Irish talent. In the Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland won four times within a five-year period, and a record three times in a row.
Entertainment Popular games consoles in the 1990s included PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Children loved playing video games such as Sonic the Hedgehog , Doom and Super Mario Brothers . The Nintendo Game Boy was a popular portable, handheld device.
Fashion A fashionable outfit for girls was an oversized jumper worn with leggings. Boys fashions included combat trousers and baseball caps. Denim jackets, jeans and Doc Marten boots were popular with teenagers.
Sport In 1990, the Irish soccer team made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Italy. It was a very exciting time for Irish people. Many fans travelled to Italy to watch the matches.
Sport The team made it to the quarter finals, but were knocked out by Italy. When they returned home, hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets of Dublin to cheer as they drove past in an open-top bus. They qualified again in 1994.
Sport Ireland also experienced success in other sports. Track-and-field athlete Sonia O Sullivan won several medals for Ireland. Competing in the 5,000 m race, she won gold at the World Championships in 1995, and silver at the Olympic Games in 2000.
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