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Eccentric, intriguing, engaging are just some of the words you can use to describe Maracatu Ilha Brilhante. The dance and music group who will be performing at the 2019 BlueFire Festival are one of the most anticipated performers at the event. So thrilling is the group that they can perform up to an hour and […]
by Ayomide Akinshilo
The Bernard Shaw is closing its doors for good this October, another cultural loss to the city of Dublin, which has seen several such pubs and spaces close in the past few years. The Shaw is not just a pub, it’s a cultural centre that brings people from different parts of the world together, provides […]
by Julia Tereno
In these turbulent times, where anxiety for the planet’s welfare is stirring up a frenzy amongst the young and old, I think it’s fair to say that a lot of us can feel pretty helpless at the Sisyphean task before us. Sure, we recycle, use paper straws and try perhaps to cut down on our […]
by Leora Mansoor
Popular pub The Bernard Shaw is closing its doors permanently after 13 years this October. The Eatyard next door and all of the cultural activities promoted by the pub are also coming to an end. According to an official statement published on the Shaw’s website, the owners said they “tried really hard over the last […]
by Julia TerenoAre you looking to start a new job in Ireland? Did you just move to the Emerald Isle, or are you just looking to change jobs in Ireland? It is important to note that there might be some differences between your home country’s CV pattern and the Irish one. There are some vital information you […]
by Amanda Fernandes
Minister of Justice Charlie Flanagan has ruled that applicants of Irish citizenship by naturalization can leave and re-enter the country. The previous law (ruled earlier in the summer) stated that people who were applying for Irish citizenship could not leave the country for an entire year before the date of their application. Mr Justice Max […]
by Ayomide Akinshilo
Becoming a volunteer in Ireland is one of the best ways to help people in need while learning and getting in touch with your more human side. According to the organisation ‘Volunteer Ireland’, there are over 14,000 volunteers registered in the country, adding up to more than 490,000 volunteer hours in 2016. When analysing gender, […]
by Jessica Sbardelotto
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has said there will not be no hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland after October 31st. The UK is made up of four countries, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is not a part of the UK and will not be leaving […]
by Ayomide Akinshilo
The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union on October 31, 2019, in a move called Brexit and that action will affect many foreigners who have accounts in the region. People who have bank accounts in the United Kingdom could face numerous difficulties accessing their accounts, the Independent.ie reports. In the event of a […]
by Ayomide Akinshilo