Irelands merchant marine has made a good start. with a fleet of 12 vessels flying the Irish flag on the seas of the world. For the provision of power that will allow Irelands industry to continue its growth. the Turf Board is carrying out the ambitious project of draining the peat bogs that cover oneseventh of the countrys surface. so that the peat. the characteristic fuel of Ireland. may be available for the use of those industries equipped to burn peat. and. by supplying domestic needs. may free great quantities of other fuels for industrial use. It has been Irelands unfortunate necessity to import far more than she exported. but recent years have shown the happy tendency for imports to decrease. and exports to increase. and emigration. always a drain on Ireland. is fortunately lessening. though population figures still show some decrease from year to year on account of emigration. In the arts. particularly poetry and drama. participation is general and interest intense. Such organizations as the Gaelic League and the Gaelic Athletic Association. bringing back to full life and vigor the ancient Irish tongue. literary traditions. and violently exciting games. enrich and intensify the lives of all the people.
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