Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Bono has broken new ground in becoming the first man to be honoured by Glamour magazine in their annual Women of the Year awards. The magazine has decided that this year’s awards will include a male winner as well, as acknowledgement of the work done to better the lives and rights of women around the […]
Forget Pi Cafe, ditch the SU shop because Irish Village Markets is coming to UCD bringing delcious food with it. Head to the UCD Sutherland School of Law for some spectacular street food, including food from Zero Zero Wood Fired Pizza. The picture speaks for itself. Napoli pizza after your 1 o’clock lecture? Yes please. […]
It has been eight years since Radiohead last performed on Irish soil, but, as the band’s legions of Irish fans know, True Love Waits. The genre-eclipsing rockers have announced new European tour dates, and Dublin is on the bill. Radiohead last played here back in 2008 at Dublin’s Malahide Castle as part of their ‘In […]
Babylon Radio’s weekly column is here to provide you with a quick insight into some of the world’s most pressing issues. This week we have witnessed important developments on the European Continent. French authorities are in the process of demolishing the Calais ‘Jungle’, whilst the Canadian government signed a comprehensive trade agreement with the EU. […]
6 reasons to study English in Ireland We know it is difficult to decide to leave your country and go abroad to make a new life and learn a new language. Several questions come into our heads before coming, hesitations, fears, excitations and good vibes, on balance, a mix of feelings. But the key is […]
Many people get the misconception that when they arrive in Ireland, they will exit their plane or boat and instantly be handed a pint of Guinness where they will join the people in the street in a drunken merry party. It is no fact that Ireland is heavily associated with their love for alcohol, two […]
Italy in has been shaken by two earthquakes last night, leaving dozens injured and damaging buildings in the Mascerata province. The town of Visso was struck by a 5.5 magnitude quake at 19:10 (GMT+2), followed by another 6.1 tremor two hours later. The second quake was significantly stronger, and a number of aftershocks have been […]
We wake up day after day wanting a change, wanting prosperity but most importantly wanting happiness. For Some of us after awhile daily tasks like going to work or going shopping become dull and we all crave a holiday or change. While a holiday is a good change, it will only lead us back to […]
Ireland is a country steeped in myth and mystery. You can’t turn around without someone telling you that this particular plot of land is haunted by some tortured soul or other. With Halloween right around the corner, it’s only fitting to learn all about the creepiest, scariest and downright terrifying Irish myths and legends. Whether […]
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