Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, with around 210 thousand inhabitants. Located in the south of the island, the city is 2h30min from Dublin, and …
Leap Card – What it is and how to get it
Similar to the Brazilian Single Ticket, the Leap Card is a rechargeable card used to pay for public transport in Ireland. The card is accepted on buses (urban and intercity), …
Ireland visa – What do the different “Stamps” mean?
In Ireland, the stamp – which means “stamp” in English – goes far beyond literal translation. Each stamp corresponds to a type of visa, indicating the activities that a foreigner …
Ireland offers tax relief for those working at home
If the home office was already a trend, in 2020 it became the rule. Due to the pandemic, many workers started to work remotely and, consequently, spend more time at …
Curious Christmas traditions from Ireland
Christmas is celebrated around the world, but each country has different ways of celebrating it. In general, Ireland celebrates the date in a very similar way to other countries, such …
Know your rights as a consumer in Ireland
Whenever you make a purchase, either online or at a physical store, you have rights as a consumer. In Brazil, we have Procon, a public agency that works to protect …
Carrauntoohil: Climbing Ireland’s highest mountain
Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland, at 1038 meters high. It is part of a mountain range known as MacGillycuddy Reeks , in the southwest of the island, and …
Mizen Head, the most southwestern point of Ireland
For many Irish people leaving the country in the 19th century, Mizen Head was Ireland’s last sight before a week’s trip to America. The site, which is at the tip …
Study shows how people get around in Ireland
With increasing congestion and pollution, public transport is becoming increasingly important in Ireland. Despite many complaints, the country has a good public transport infrastructure, being considered the 7th best among …
Why is Ireland divided?
Se você chegou até aqui, é porque sabe que a Ilha da Irlanda é repartida em duas nações distintas – a República da Irlanda, um país independente e soberano, e …
Why are there so many tech companies in Ireland?
Dublin is the European headquarters of technology giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter, earning the nickname “Silicon Valley of Europe”. The sector employs more than 37,000 people and …
The story behind Moore Hall, the mansion that caught fire in 1923
Moore Hall is an old mansion located on the shores of Lake Carra in County Mayo. The picturesque place, which today is in ruins, is very popular with tourists and …