Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
This time, we’re taking a step back into the more ‘classic’ heavy metal genres, listening to some incredible thrash metal bands from Ireland! Thrash metal is probably one of the more well-known subgenres of heavy metal, with its overall aggression and fast tempo resembling the general stereotype of ‘metal’ that many people have. But if […]
The labour market needs test requires employers to have some of their vacancies published for weeks. Preventing Ireland’s labour market from being flooded with non-EEA nationals, the Irish government has reintroduced a test to survey if the labour market really needs a non-EEA national for some of the advertised vacancies. Today, each employer who is […]
The hourly national minimum wage exceeded €10 on February 1. As in previous years, the government has decided to increase the national minimum wage, this time by 30 cent an hour. From February 1, the national minimum wage will increase to €10.10. This results from strong growth in earnings across the economy in 2019. […]
It’s never too early to start planning for Valentine’s Day and with February 14th quickly approaching, here’s how to wow your better half on a budget, without surrendering quality. I’m a firm believer that romance isn’t reserved for the economically endowed. We all deserve a romantic Valentine’s despite the size of our pay-package, so, my […]
Most countries and regions have some pretty wacky historical laws. Last year VICE published a Youtube video poking fun at some of the UK’s most ridiculously archaic laws, but what about Ireland? From regulations leprechaun etiquette or enabling free booze, Ireland’s strange historical laws are sure to leave you saying, “huh? Why?” Curious? Read more […]
If you know anything about Irish whiskey, or have gone on any distillery tour in Ireland, you have probably learned about Irish poitín (pronounced like puh-cheen). Often referred to as Irish moonshine, poitín is a strong beverage that was once lethal enough to kill you. Now the kinks have been worked out to give a […]
This time, we’re taking a look at Ireland’s monastic sites that can be found all over the island, describing the history and the life of the monastic orders of old. The Emerald Isle is well known for its beautiful ruins of old castles and churches. But even more well known are Ireland’s monastic sites that […]
Renting in Ireland is the first thing you might want to do after you move. The best solution is to take a room for rent or even a house. Check this overview on renting in Ireland. You might have found a job in Ireland but you are still looking for a place to stay. It’s […]
Considering buying property in Ireland? With rent prices continuing to rise all over the country, purchasing a property is becoming more and more appealing to those who can afford to do so. Not sure how to get started? Read below for an overview on all the considerations you must take into account. Whether you’re looking […]
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