Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
It’s September 2020, the Leaving Cert results are out and students are returning to college. This past year, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt in each sector of the world and colleges are no different. Therefore, it is only natural that for those entering or returning to college during a pandemic, it will look […]
With lockdown taking place all over Ireland, the noise levels reduced and we are finally able to hear the birds singing. Birdwatching is a great way to keep connected to nature; besides, Ireland is a hub for migratory birds, so now is a perfect time for birdwatching! Birds and animals in Covid-19 In the spring, […]
There is much to be said for buying used books. They’re more affordable, better for the environment, and have a particular old book smell to them that you can’t find anywhere else. They’re a little worn in already, so the stakes are lower for coffee spills and cracking the spine. There’s also something very charming […]
When lockdowns were first imposed around the world one of the potential upsides was that there would be reduced use of transport and other everyday activities that are harmful to the environment. Many believed this would reduce waste that was causing pollution levels to rise. However, fast forward a few months and the coronavirus pandemic […]
Many people do yoga nowadays, and I’m not an exception. Maybe it’s time for you to give it a try? If you’re hesitating, here are six reasons why I do yoga. Everybody can find their own style I first did yoga six years ago. I attended a yoga class at my university, and I felt […]
Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which the tissue that lines your uterus grows outside of your uterus. It involves your uterus, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining your pelvis and rarely spreads beyond your pelvic organs. The reason this disorder is so painful is that the tissue acts in the same way as the […]
Renting a home in Ireland is harder than ever in 2020. Both rental and buying costs remain high and affordable supply is still too low. Budget 2021 provides the government with an opportunity to take decisive action and dramatically increase capital spending and the delivery of social and affordable homes on public land. Many newly-listed […]
A ten-year-old boy from the north of Ireland has uncovered what is thought to be a 300-year-old possible “English basket-hilted broadsword”. Birthday present Fionntan Hughes was using a metal detector he got for his birthday in July. He was out fishing with his father and cousin and found the sword about a foot under ground […]
There is no concrete definition of ‘class’ and because of this, it can have many different meanings. The common understanding of social class is usually socio-economic class which is defined as people having the same social, economic, cultural, political or educational status. This is what we would see as the upper, middle, and working-class that […]
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