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.
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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.
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 shortage of affordable accommodation prices are expectedly high, in particular for Brazilians who have just arrived and who are looking to make a life for themselves among the thousands of other Brazilians who arrive each year.
Some of the best Irish movies
There are not a huge amount of Irish blockbuster movies that have made it big in Hollywood, that’s not to say there are not some great Irish movies. For a nation with such rich history and powerful characters there are some excellent Irish produced movies that we highly recommend to watch which you might not have heard of. See below a list of some of our favourites:
Choosing the right language school
Starting a new chapter in life on the other side of the world doesn’t always go to plan. See below some useful tips to help with choosing the right language school:
5 Reasons Brazilians Love Galway
It’s fair to say most Brazilians who visit Galway end up falling in love with the city’s charm. Despite it’s small size it’s punches above it’s weight when it comes to activity, culture, music and more. See just some of the reasons below why Galway is one of must visit places for visitors to Ireland.
