It is no secret that good and affordable accommodations in Dublin are hard to find. In a city where a room with a double bed in a shared apartment costs around 900 Euros, it makes Dublin one of the hardest cities in Europe to find and pay for a place. According to data published in 2018 by consultancy ECA International, Dublin actually ranks the 8th most expensive European location for rental accommodation. The Irish Mirror even called it ‘the worst city in the world to find affordable accommodation’.
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5 great Valentines weekends in Ireland
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 most couples. Restaurants are usually crowded, cinemas full and of course many sick days in work. Below we show you 5 great Irish getaways in Ireland to make it a great weekend when spooiling your other half…
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 four houses. After moving to Dublin, I got the rest. They said it was like that here. Moving houses is like a disease you contract whenever the season changes. It is very hard to know whether someone is a good fit for a housemate before sharing such an intimate space such a home.
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 dual citizenships and did not register with the Brazilian Embassy in Dublin, and of course people who have entered the country legally but extended their stay
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 based in Ireland, most
commonly Irish natives.
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 during school holidays they can work full time. These work rules favor Ireland over many other popular destinations for English language students, with many other destinations not allow working conditions with such study visas.
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 very strict when it comes to animal control, in part to ensure that diseases such as rabies are not introduced.
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 Liverpool.
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 over again upon their first conversations with Irish people. Below are some of the most common topics of discussion.
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 large Brazilian community, with up to 30% of the population being Brazilian nationals.
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 Brazilians who have enrolled in an English language school they generally have employment rights but this is usually limited to 20 hours work per week (They can usually work more hours during school holidays or when they have completed their course.)
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 one of the common trends of Brazilians in Ireland is that the company they keep and their social groups with in Ireland tend to be made up with other Brazilians, with many stating that they find it difficult to make good friends with Irish people.
