Ireland ranked sixth in the European Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) ranking, which measures the performance of the 28 European Union countries in the use of digital technologies. The …
Ireland is not the country which most drinks Guinness
Irish people love Guinness. The brand is responsible for about a quarter of all beer sold in Ireland, being present in any bar, pub or restaurant. Guinness’ largest market, however, …
Why street signs in Dublin have different styles?
You may have noticed, but Dublin street signs have a variety of styles. Some are blue, some are green, some are embossed … That is, there is no defined pattern. …
Brazilian man is arrested after disembarking in Dublin Airport
A Brazilian was arrested last Monday, June 15, when he arrived in Ireland. Vinícius da Silva would take a six-month course at the Babel Academy of English in Dublin. In …
New Brazilian food delivery service is launched in Dublin
Brazilians in Dublin now have a new delivery service at their disposal: BrazEats. The platform is exclusive to Brazilian restaurants, and orders can be made through the website or the …
BeoirFest: The first online craft beer festival in Ireland
On June 28, from 8 pm to 0 am, BeoirFest takes place, Ireland’s first fully online craft beer festival. The event will feature some of the most renowned micro-breweries in …
Only 13% of English students in Ireland are satisfied with online classes
According to a survey by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), only 13% of international students are satisfied with the online classes offered by English schools. Among the main …
Immigrants face higher unemployment rate in Ireland, even with better qualifications
A new study published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveals that immigrants in Ireland are more likely to be unemployed, even though they have better qualifications than …
As tourism reopens, how will the holidays be this year?
With the arrival of summer and the gradual reopening of tourism in Europe, many Irish people are already planning their holidays, although the pandemic is far from over. As of …
Foreign students protest against english schools in Ireland
Foreign students in Ireland organized a virtual protest last Monday, June 8, denouncing the lack of government support and the abuses committed by language schools. Students expressed their discontent on …
Residents sharing accommodation may isolate themselves in government quarantine centers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, people with symptoms of Covid-19 should remain in isolation at home until the results of the tests. Many foreigners, however, share accommodation with others, …
Menlo Castle, an abandoned castle on the outskirts of Galway
On the outskirts of Galway, on the banks of the Corrib River, is Menlo Castle, an abandoned castle, overgrown and perfect for a summer picnic, although it has a tragic …