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 …
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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 …
Who is Fungie, the dolphin who has lived alone for decades in western Ireland
You may never have heard of Fungie, but the animal is practically a cultural heritage in Ireland. Fungie is a bottlenose dolphin that lives alone on the Dingle peninsula in …
Common scams and frauds in Ireland – Learn how to protect yourself
International students are among the main victims of scams and fraud in Ireland. According to ICOS (Irish Council for International Students), many criminals use visa and search for apartments like …
How to learn Gaelic, the native language of Ireland
For those who do not know, Gaelic is the native language of Ireland, and was the main language of the island until the English invasion in the Middle Ages. The …
The Irish origins of Halloween
Many associate Halloween with symbols such as witches, pumpkins and sweets, but the true origin of the date is very old and has its roots in Ireland, in an old …
8 facts about Ireland’s National Potato Day
On 2 October, National Potato Day is celebrated in Ireland. The date was created in 2011 by Bord Bia , the Irish Nutrition Council, to promote the benefits of the …
