Thousands of Irish people went to the polls last Saturday, February 8, to choose their representatives in the parliament, known as Dáil Éireann. Dáil members, known as TDs (Teachta Dála), …
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The dog sitter profession, that pays up to €18 an hour
If you like dogs and are looking for work, Gudog can be an excellent source of income. The service allows you to hire dog sitters, that is, people who take …
Valentine’s Day: where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Dublin
Tomorrow, 14th February is Valentine’s day in Ireland, along with several other countries around the world. Unlike Brazil, where the 12th of June is celebrated, the tradition in Ireland has …
Dublin unemployment rate reaches lowest level in 14 years
Great news for Brazilians in Dublin! The city’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in 14 years, reaching 4.4%, according to the Dublin Economic Monitor (DEM). The number is …
Seans Bar – the oldest pub in the world
Ireland is world famous for its pubs. It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 establishments nationwide, according to a 2017 report. The writer James Joyce, in his book …
Remote work is a trend among Irish people
Data released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency, shows that 6.5% of Irish workers frequently work from their homes. The number is above the European Union average (5.2%), but it …
Dublin Airport Sets New Passenger Record
Dublin Airport has recorded an increase in passenger numbers for the ninth consecutive year, receiving 32.9 million passengers in 2019, an increase of 4% over the previous year. Of this …
Aldi – new job openings in all Dublin stores
The Aldi supermarket chain is open new job positions in all 21 of its units in Dublin. The vacancies are for general store assistants, with wages between €12.30 and €14.10 …
Warning for Dublin cyclists after increase in attacks
The increasing number of bicycle thefts across Dublin is worrying cyclists across the city. According to recent data, a total of 3,929 bicycles were stolen in the city in the …
Minimum wage will increase to € 10.10 the hour from February
New base wage start date moved to February following uncertainties in relation to Brexit. The Government of Ireland has announced that the national minimum wage should rise to €10.10 euros …
Dublin housing crisis: Garage sold – for a whopping €59,000
An example of just how crazy the housing crisis has become in Dublin can be seen at looking at accommodation website Daft.ie, where a small garage in the city sold …
2.5 years prison sentence for Brazilian mother guilty of importing cocaine
A young mother caught smuggling more than 1.5 kg of cocaine into her body has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Hyonaru Moreno, 26, was stopped …
