Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Blarney Castle hides a “magical” stone that the bravest visitors only dare kiss. They pilgrim to Blarney Castle and climb stairs of its tower to gain a “superpower” by kissing a stone, the origin of which can only be guessed. Long before Ireland’s one of the most visited castles, Blarney Castle, was built to the […]
Access to the internet is paramount in our day and age, and as the cogs of the technological revolution continue to whir, more work is going remote, more contact is digital, and more import is placed on a high-speed internet connection. There was a time a few years back, when it seemed Ireland wouldn’t be […]
VAT in Ireland is chargeable on the supply of goods and services within the State in the course or any business, and on goods imported into the State from outside the EU. Want more details? Read on! VAT in Ireland is a tax on consumer spending, therefore everyone who pays for goods and services pays […]
Thinking about a pension should be forefront in your mind if you are living or working in Ireland. We look at the different options available and what to do to avail of a pension in Ireland. Planning for the ‘best age’ to retire is often a thing people postpone. It is difficult to think about […]
The Hirschfeld Centre, opened in 1979, marked the beginning of a new era for the LGBT+ community.
Most forms of investments and savings in Ireland are subject to tax liability on any gains. Not sure what this means for you? Below we’ve outlined the most common investment and saving schemes in Ireland and what they mean in terms of your tax liability. Read on for more information! Employee Share Option Schemes Employees […]
For some social welfare payment schemes, you must pass a means test. But what exactly is it and how does means testing in Ireland work? Some types of social welfare payments require you to satisfy a means test as well as a habitual residence test. The means test is a way of checking if you […]
PPS Number is useful for a number of reasons whether you are planning to move to Ireland or have already been on the island for some time. This article aims to give you everything there is to know about the PPS number, including whether you need it, how to apply, what to do if you […]
In need of something to do over the next couple of weeks ? Search no longer: the Dublin International Film Festival kicks off this Wednesday and promises fun for confirmed film fans and casual theatre attendees alike. If you’re new to the festival or the Dublin film scene, don’t panic: from box office information to […]
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