Since we are all isolated, how about getting to know some of Ireland’s most famous places without leaving your home? Even closed, it is possible to visit many Irish sights …
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Brazilian director from SEDA College risks being deported because of fake marriage
The Brazilian Tiago Mascarenhas, director and co-founder of SEDA College, one of the largest language schools in Ireland, is in danger of being deported after being accused of obtaining his …
7 books by Irish authors to read while in quarantine
Ireland is home to many famous writers, such as James Joyce, author of the novel Ulysses, and Oscar Wilde, well known for his portrait of Dorian Gray. During quarantine, why …
The Boar’s Head wins world cup of Dublin pubs
Since the pubs are closed and we are all in quarantine, the betting site Paddy Power decided to make a “world cup” of Dublin pubs, in order to choose the …
More than 700,000 receiving government benefits: check out how to apply
The number of Irish people receiving some kind of government benefit has risen to 714,000, according to the latest data released by the Department of Employment and Social Protection. Of …
How people celebrate Easter in Ireland
Easter is one of the most important holidays on the Irish calendar. In addition to marking the arrival of spring and milder temperatures in the country, Easter has an important …
Mock herring funeral: the strange Irish Easter tradition
As we have already shown here at oi.ie, Easter in Ireland is full of traditions, many of them centuries old. But one of them draws attention: the herring funeral. During …
Changes in public transportation timetables: stay alert!
Following the restriction measures announced by the government last week, public transport in Ireland will operate at around 80% of capacity as of Monday, March 30. These are the main …
Meet Cobh, one of the most beautiful towns in Europe
Cobh, a small town in County Cork, has been selected as one of the most beautiful in Europe by the famous Condé Nast magazine. The city, which was formerly known …
Which stores and services are working during the Covid-19 crisis?
The government updated its list of essential services and facilities during the Covid-19 crisis. Some types of establishment are considered essential and must continue to function, while others can only …
Dublin language school offers free online english courses
Why not take advantage of the quarantine to learn or improve your English? Dublin language school SEDA College is offering free English classes through its online platform. Since March 18, …
New measures to contain spread of Covid-19 announced by Irish government
The Irish government has announced new measures to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar reinforced the call for people to stay at home and …