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Why are there so many tech companies in Ireland?
Dublin is the European headquarters of technology giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter, earning the nickname “Silicon Valley of Europe”. The sector employs more than 37,000 people and …
The story behind Moore Hall, the mansion that caught fire in 1923
Moore Hall is an old mansion located on the shores of Lake Carra in County Mayo. The picturesque place, which today is in ruins, is very popular with tourists and …
Meet Bród and Síoda, the dogs of the President of Ireland
If you still had doubts that the dog is man’s best friend, wait until you meet Bród and Síoda, the dogs of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The …
Brazilian meat is being boycotted in Ireland
Last week, Tesco launched a campaign to suspend the purchase of Brazilian meat in response to the growing deforestation in the Amazon. The supermarket chain was pressured by Greenpeace to …
Beware of smishing, a scam that is becoming more popular in Ireland
Scams by scammers are becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated. In recent weeks, a wave of smishing has been hitting bank customers in Ireland, causing inconvenience and losses. In smishing, scammers …
16 year old boy arrested for dangerous driving, resulting in the death of Thiago Cortes
A 16 year old boy has been arrested for dangerous driving by police who are investigating the death of innocent Deliveroo cyclist Thiago Cores, in a hit and run incident …
World’s most remote Irish pub trying to survive pandemic
The Irish pub in Namche Bazaar, Nepal, known simply as “The Irish Pub”, is 3,450 meters above sea level and is considered the most remote in the world. The small …
Killary Fjord, the only fjord in Ireland
Fjords are large valleys carved into the rocks, bathed in seawater and formed millions of years ago by ice erosion. Fjords are common in the coldest regions of the planet, …
Ireland is the 3rd country in number of vegans per capita
The number of vegans in the world continues to grow. In the UK, for example, the sale of vegan products increased by 1,500% between 2016 and 2017, and there are …
Where does the luck of the Irish come from?
Ireland is full of superstitions and symbols of luck, like the four-leaf clover and the pot of gold. One of the best known expressions is luck of the Irish (or …
Why does it rain so much in Ireland?
Ireland was called the “land of eternal winter” (Hibernia) by the Romans, but does the country live up to its name? Legend has it that it rains a lot in …