The Ireland filming took place in Dublin from August 18th to 20th, and was carried out by Simon Renshaw and Alan Parkinson.

We flew to the city by Ryanair, and stayed in a cheap B&B.

The weather was rather wet, which necessitated a number of hours spent drinking Guinness in various pubs.

We considered a number of key areas which we felt were related to happiness.

Shopping

Education

Alcohol

Marriage

Weather

Family

We were able to film a variety of different people of ages from 15 to 70.

An illustrated article is now available at http://www.geographypages.co.uk/dublin.htm

Most of us are healthier and wealthier than ever before, yet an increasing number claim to be unhappy. Is it the stress of modern

life? Or are we simply losing our capacity for joy? Mark Honigsbaum goes in search of the feel-good factor

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,11913,1183928,00.html

The science of happiness

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/happiness_formula/4783836.stm

Chorleywood is happiest place to live (UK)

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1099613,00.html

The case for happiness

http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,3604,908202,00.html

Ireland leads world for quality of life

http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1353516,00.html

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