Four Brazilians were arrested in the early hours of May 26 in Offaly, in central Ireland. The men were reportedly hired by a family of Roma from Tullamore, who were …
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Brazilians faced with discrimination after video goes viral
Brazilians are being targeted by discriminatory messages on Twitter after the release of a video showing a large crowd on the beach in Burrow Beach, a suburb of Dublin. The …
Ireland is named one of the best travel destinations by Forbes
Ireland was chosen by Forbes magazine as one of the best destinations in the world to travel. The magazine, which is one of the most prestigious in the industry, included …
Union aims to defend foreign students’ rights in Ireland
As we have already shown here at oi.ie, foreign students have been experiencing difficulties in Ireland, especially after the start of the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs and are …
How to get a PPSN without a letter from the employer
With the coronavirus pandemic, many foreign students are in a precarious situation in Ireland – without money, without classes and unable to return home. Despite the Irish government offering financial …
Brazilians suffer discrimination in some Irish banks
Brazilians living in Ireland say they are suffering discrimination in banks in the interior of the country. According to the report by the Limerick Leader, employees of some bank branches …
Mysterious plane flies over Dublin during the pandemic
In the middle of a pandemic, with most flights canceled, a plane in the skies over Dublin intrigued some residents last Wednesday, May 20. The plane left the city of …
Covid-19 outbreak in meat plants, where many Brazilians work
In the past week, several workers at Kepak’s plant in County Cork have been diagnosed with Covid-19. It is estimated that around 150 employees of the unit are infected. Most …
Meet Loughcrew, one of the oldest Irish ruins, 1h from Dublin
The highest point in County Meath is also a place of great historical importance. The Loughcrew Megalithic Site (or Sliabh na Cailleagh), located about an hour from Dublin, holds enormous …
The troubled history of the Irish whiskey
Ireland is practically synonymous with whiskey. The word whiskey (or whiskey) comes from the Gaelic uisce beatha, which means “water of life”. The drink was once one of the most …
The Irish are the 2nd most financially worried people in Europe
A study by the digital bank N26 with 12 European countries showed that the population of Ireland is the second most concerned with finances, behind only the Greeks. About 42% …
6 good reasons to study in Ireland
Ireland is one of the most popular countries for international students. Between 2013 and 2017, the number of foreign students in the country increased by 45%, and it is not …