Unlike in Brazil, Valentine’s day in Ireland falls on 14th February, and despite Irish people not being renowned for being the most romantic people Valentines day remains a special event for …
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Crazy Stories Related to the Housing Crisis in Dublin
In a total of three and a half years living in Ireland, I already moved houses 11 times. For the first one and a half years in Cork, I had …
Is Ireland not the place for Brazilians to socialise?
There is only an estimation of the number of Brazilians living in Ireland: around thirty thousand people. That general calculation might exclude Brazilians who have entered the territory with EU …
Aupair work in ireland: What to expect & things to consider
Many Brazilians, just like other nationalities, end up working as au pairs when they come to Ireland, a role which involves looking after and taking care of children from families …
Minimum Wage in Ireland – What to expect
Many Brazilians who come to Ireland arrive with the intention of not just studying, but also working. During school semesters Brazilians are entitled to work 20 hours per week and …
Bringing your dog from Brazil to Ireland
If you would like to bring your dog or cat to Ireland from Brazil you will require what is known as “Pet Passport”. Ireland, just like other EU countries are …
How to get hold of Premier League tickets in Ireland
For many Brazilians who arrive in Ireland they have dreams of visitings Old Trafford to see Manchester United in action, or to Anfield to watch Firminho, Alison and Fabingo at …
Irish misconceptions about Brazilians and its people…
Oh you Irish! There are so many common misconceptions about Brazil and the Brazilian people that we don’t know to start. Many Brazilians get asked the same questions over and …
Gort – ‘Little Brazil’ in the west of Ireland
Gort is a small town in south County Galway, about 30 minutes from from Galway city. The town doesn’t boast a huge population, but what is does feature is a …
Getting your first job in Ireland
Most Brazilians who arrive in Ireland these days arrive on a student visa, which limits their options of employment as there are various employment restrictions attached to the visa. For …
Guide to making Irish Friends…
Making friends with native Irish people during your time in Ireland can open the doors to long lasting friendships, opportunities and a wealth of local knowledge, support and advice. Unfortunately …
How expensive is living in Ireland for Brazilians?
Ireland is known as an expensive place to live, and with good reason. With a high minimum wage (€9.55 per hour at time of writing), a booming economy and a …