Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
The number of trips by people coming to visit Ireland rose by 20 per cent. The spending of overseas tourists has increased 16 per cent for the first half of 2015 compared to last year, according to the Central Statistic office (CSO). The CSO report showed spending from overseas visitors, excluding fares, rose by €253 […]
Ireland is one of the most popular countries among students that want to learn English. Data published by the Department of Justice and Equality say that were 35,400 non-EEA students in the country in last February. The main countries of origin for the persons concerned are the following: Brazil 30%, China 9%, USA 8%, India […]
The Four Courts is a significant historical attraction in Ireland. The Four Courts is Ireland’s main court building. It deals with civil cases only. Before it also dealt with criminal cases but those were transferred indefinitely to the Criminal Courts by the Phoenix Park. It is the location of the Supreme Court, the High Court […]
69,300 people moved to the country in the last year on the other hand 80,900 people of all nationalities moved out of Ireland. If a foreign person goes for a simple walk in Dublin city center they will realise that they are not the only one. Sometimes it is not easy to listen to […]
Any plans for next Friday? What about putting some culture in your Friday night? Culture Night takes place next week in Dublin and others 35 regions around Ireland. Culture Night is an annual public event that celebrates creativity and arts. On this night, cultural organisations extend their opening hours to increase the access to the […]
The song will be available on September 25th. After rumours, the English singer confirmed that he is going to be the voice of the title track for “Spectre”. ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ has been recorded and co-written by Sam Smith who said that this experience making the song was “one of the highlights of [his] […]
Dublin Fashion Week takes place until next Sunday in the city centre Over the last few years Dublin has become synonymous with fashion and style. Just walk around at Grafton St and Henry St to see an exciting mix of retail options, from designer and high street to vintage. During the next week this passion […]
Electric Picnic 2015, which takes place in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend, is expected to attract thousands of people. Last year 41,000 people attended the event. The festival, in its 12th year, has an impressive line-up. The irish guys from The Coronas are among the artists playing on Friday, while Sam Smith and Blur […]
The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon or otherwise known as the Knights Templar are a military order. They were created during the time of the Crusades. Originally the military were founded to protect Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land. The order acquired greater military duties during the 12th century. […]
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