Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Four days ago, a crowd gathered in Smithfield Square. Armed with protest signs and the power of good music, thousands of Dubliners came together in a breathtaking display of resilience to save The Cobblestone, a historic pub in the city. Developers have approached Dublin City Council to build a 9-storey hotel where The Cobblestone currently […]
When former British Media Minister John Whittingdale included popular comedy Derry Girls in his list of ‘distinctly British’ TV shows there was much eye-brow raising from both the cast and crew, and the general Irish public. Taking inspiration from Mr Whittingdale, we’ve created this list of our top ten shows that are distinctly Irish. Normal […]
Its nickname of the ‘Emerald Isle’ didn’t come from nowhere. Ireland’s expansive green landscapes, stretching coastlines and rugged mountain ranges means this small island is not short of opportunities for you to admire the Irish countryside – if you don’t mind pulling up your hiking boots and hitting the hills, of course. From Ireland’s ample […]
The state of Irish festivals under lockdown One of the most frustrating things about the Coronavirus pandemic has been the constant cancellation of events and festivals around the country. Stay at home and social distancing measures meant that anything involving groups of people was cancelled. The uncertainty of the trajectory of the virus meant that […]
Ever since the coronavirus hit, there has been a worldwide surge in card and contactless payment methods. This was partly due to (now disproven) worries that exchanging cash hand-to-hand would spread the illness, and partly because of the amount of people who began shopping at home during lockdowns. For most this has been hugely convenient, […]
Moving away from home is a monumental step, but one that comes with both difficulties and hardships. It’s a transition period that is the gateway to a new beginning and a hopeful future but, ironically, sometimes it won’t let us escape from our pasts. Research has already shown us that the transition that migrants face […]
Explore regional Irish accents, why they vary, and one writer’s humorous ranking, with listening examples and a linguistic reference.
On the 29th of September Fine Gael tweeted a link to a new poll on their website, asking people to weigh in on a possible date for a new Irish Bank Holiday. One suggestion promoted by the party was a day off to celebrate Thanksgiving, a traditional American holiday that takes place during the last […]
Bold, confident and utterly liberating – three words that come to mind when I think about solo travel. Now that COVID-19 travel restrictions are easing, I can safely assume we are all itching to get out and explore the world after nearly two years of strict regulations and confinement. Solo travel has become an increasingly […]
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