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Aisha’s alone, sad and thinking, when suddenly she snaps and begins to destroy the trailer that she and another refugee are staying in. When she’s finished, a window’s broken, curtains have been ripped down, and the place is a mess. Aisha’s typical pensive disposition is gone as it’s been overtaken by the frustration and anguish […]
by Jacob Owens
Guide to moving to Ireland in 2023
by Kateryna Mazovetska
Have you ever measured your level of happiness in the context of living in a particular country? Probably not. But the people of Ireland can have peace of mind about their future. Irish people are very happy. At least, that’s what the statistics say. The rate of life satisfaction in the Republic according to OECD […]
by Kateryna Mazovetska
Other Voices – famous musical event that has been taking place in West Kerry annually for the last 21 years. Every year, people from across the Emerald Isle come to County Kerry to enjoy the music of their favourite artists and discover new musical trends. This year festival celebrated its 21st anniversary and, as always, […]
by Kateryna Mazovetska
Homelessness in Ireland reached a new high this fall as the state’s latest numbers reveal that more than 11,000 people in Ireland were without a home in the last week of October. However the data did not include all individuals without a home – Ireland’s “hidden homeless.” The data from the Department of Housing, Local […]
by Jacob Owens
The Basque language (or Euskara) is a genetically isolated language spoken in Spain and France at the western edge of the Pyrenees. It is related to no other known language family and that fact has put forward a number of hypotheses over the centuries to explain the origin of Basque. Basque regions Alava, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa […]
by Miriam Font
Famous music festival in Dingle – 21st anniversary
by Kateryna Mazovetska
Ireland is currently entrenched in a housing crisis, causing a headache for anyone looking for accommodation. This is especially true for those just arriving to the Emerald Isle, who beyond getting their bearings in a new country, must find a place to live. Babylon spoke with officials from two organisations that are actively involved in […]
by Jacob Owens
Dublin City officials gathered at the Lord Mayor’s residence last Wednesday to launch a new resource for Ukrainians who’ve arrived in Ireland’s capital – a website or virtual noticeboard. The website, known as the Dublin City Ukraine Response Community Noticeboard, provides Ukrainians with a “one-stop shop” for services, events and information about living in Dublin. […]
by Jacob Owens