The number of vegans in the world continues to grow. In the UK, for example, the sale of vegan products increased by 1,500% between 2016 and 2017, and there are …
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Where does the luck of the Irish come from?
Ireland is full of superstitions and symbols of luck, like the four-leaf clover and the pot of gold. One of the best known expressions is luck of the Irish (or …
Why does it rain so much in Ireland?
Ireland was called the “land of eternal winter” (Hibernia) by the Romans, but does the country live up to its name? Legend has it that it rains a lot in …
Who is Fungie, the dolphin who has lived alone for decades in western Ireland
You may never have heard of Fungie, but the animal is practically a cultural heritage in Ireland. Fungie is a bottlenose dolphin that lives alone on the Dingle peninsula in …
Common scams and frauds in Ireland – Learn how to protect yourself
International students are among the main victims of scams and fraud in Ireland. According to ICOS (Irish Council for International Students), many criminals use visa and search for apartments like …
How to learn Gaelic, the native language of Ireland
For those who do not know, Gaelic is the native language of Ireland, and was the main language of the island until the English invasion in the Middle Ages. The …
The Irish origins of Halloween
Many associate Halloween with symbols such as witches, pumpkins and sweets, but the true origin of the date is very old and has its roots in Ireland, in an old …
8 facts about Ireland’s National Potato Day
On 2 October, National Potato Day is celebrated in Ireland. The date was created in 2011 by Bord Bia , the Irish Nutrition Council, to promote the benefits of the …
The conspiracy behind County Leitrim, Ireland
Ask any Irishman what Leitrim is, and watch the reaction. Like the Brazilian state of Acre, the small county of Leitrim in northwest Ireland is the subject of a conspiracy …
Hy Brasil: the mysterious island west of Ireland
Hy Brasil é uma ilha fantasma, supostamente localizada no Oceano Atlântico, a cerca de 320km a oeste da Irlanda. Diz a lenda que a ilha fica coberta pela névoa, aparecendo …
Why is Ireland so expensive to live?
Para incentivar o turismo dentro da Irlanda, o governo lançou um programa de “cashback” que devolverá 20% do valor gasto em viagens em forma de crédito no imposto de renda. …
Weddings in Ireland: Everything about getting married in the Emerald Isle
Marriage is an important step in the life of any couple. If you are thinking of collecting the rags and formalizing the union with your partner, know that getting married …