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 …
How is Ireland subdivided? The difference between counties and provinces
When we refer to Ireland, we may be referring to the Republic of Ireland (whose capital is Dublin), or the Island of Ireland, made up of the Republic of Ireland …
The world’s most scenic airport is in Ireland
On any flight, the landing ritual is always the same: passengers fasten their seat belts, close the tables and return the seat back to the vertical position. Some hurried run …
Lower rent and longer commute: Is it worth it?
With Dublin’s soaring rental prices, many residents choose to live in more remote regions to save on housing costs. But does the economy pay off? According to a study by …