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 …
Meet Bród and Síoda, the dogs of the President of Ireland
If you still had doubts that the dog is man’s best friend, wait until you meet Bród and Síoda, the dogs of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The …
Brazilian meat is being boycotted in Ireland
Last week, Tesco launched a campaign to suspend the purchase of Brazilian meat in response to the growing deforestation in the Amazon. The supermarket chain was pressured by Greenpeace to …
Beware of smishing, a scam that is becoming more popular in Ireland
Scams by scammers are becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated. In recent weeks, a wave of smishing has been hitting bank customers in Ireland, causing inconvenience and losses. In smishing, scammers …
16 year old boy arrested for dangerous driving, resulting in the death of Thiago Cortes
A 16 year old boy has been arrested for dangerous driving by police who are investigating the death of innocent Deliveroo cyclist Thiago Cores, in a hit and run incident …
World’s most remote Irish pub trying to survive pandemic
The Irish pub in Namche Bazaar, Nepal, known simply as “The Irish Pub”, is 3,450 meters above sea level and is considered the most remote in the world. The small …