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The story behind some funny street names in Dublin
Like street signs, Dublin’s street names hold centuries of history. There is an entire book dedicated to the origin of the names of the main streets in the Irish capital. …
Ireland is among the worst countries in human trafficking
Trafficking in persons is a serious problem in Europe. Between 2013 and 2014, the European Union recorded more than 15,000 victims of human trafficking, 76% of whom were women or …
Brazilians sue travel agency because of exchange program
Two Brazilians from the city of Cascavel, in Paraná, are filing a lawsuit against Time 2 Travel Intercâmbios e Viagens (T2T) for services not provided. According to the CGN website, …
Burgh Quay Registration Office reopens on July 20th
The Burgh Quay Registration Office, the main Irish immigration service, will finally reopen on July 20, after months closed due to the pandemic. On-site service will be exclusive to foreigners …
Group of Brazilians face eviction in Dublin
A group of Brazilians living in Dublin received an eviction order this weekend, despite the government decree that prevents the expulsion of tenants during the coronavirus crisis. The group of …
Did you know? Europe’s first drive-thru restaurant opened in Dublin
In 1985, the first drive-thru in Ireland and Europe – a McDonald’s restaurant – opened at the Nutgrove Shopping Center in Rathfarnham, south Dublin. The opening took place eight years …
Despite reopening, 21% of Irish people still feel uncomfortable going to the pub
In 1985, the first drive-thru in Ireland and Europe – a McDonald’s restaurant – opened at the Nutgrove Shopping Center in Rathfarnham, south Dublin. After closed months, pubs will finally …
Despite reopening, 21% of Irish people still feel uncomfortable going to the pub
After closed months, pubs will finally be able to reopen in Ireland from 29 June, when phase 3 of the reopening begins, as long as they respect some rules. First …
Foreign students in Ireland will be able to renew their visas online
Good news for foreign students in Ireland! The Irish government has announced the launch of an online visa renewal platform. That way, you won’t have to go to an immigration …
5 vegan restaurants to try in Dublin
The number of people who do not eat meat is growing more and more in Ireland. According to the Deliveroo delivery service, there was an 187% increase in orders for …
Galway is the most popular post-pandemic travel destination
As travel restrictions end and the summer progresses, Irish people start making plans for holidays and trips that were postponed during the pandemic. According to a survey by the backpacks …