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Good Country Index

Ireland Is “Good"

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A recent survey conducted by policy advisor Simon Anholt found Ireland to be the “goodest” country in the word. It was part of the first ever Good Country Index which measured 35 separate indicators including the country’s economy, global contributions, science and technology, culture, climate, and health. In a Ted Talk on the index, Anholt said he designed the survey hoping it … [Read more...] about Ireland Is “Good"

Ireland Is “Good”

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A recent survey conducted by policy advisor Simon Anholt found Ireland to be the “goodest” country in the word. It was part of the first ever Good Country Index which measured 35 separate indicators including the country’s economy, global contributions, science and technology, culture, climate, and health. In a Ted Talk on the index, Anholt said he designed the survey hoping it … [Read more...] about Ireland Is “Good”

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August 14, 1814

Mary O’Connell, famous American Civil War nurse, was born in Limerick on this day in 1814. After immigrating to the U.S. and being educated there, O’Connell became Sister Anthony, SC. On the battlefield, she became known as “the angel of the battlefield.” Aside from caring for soldiers, Sister Anthony was also recognized for her work during the yellow fever scare of 1877.

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