More than 7,000 pubs and 50,000 employees in Ireland are in trouble. The establishments were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will not be able to open anytime soon. …
Brazilians caught out in Covid-19 benefit fraud
More than 250 foreigners were identified trying to circumvent the system by receiving emergency aid from the government, even after leaving the country. The vast majority of these was proven …
Why is the harp the national symbol of Ireland?
Many think that the shamrock (clover) is the symbol of Ireland, and in fact is one of the most recognized icons inside and outside the country. However, the official emblem …
First virtual pub opens in Ireland
More than a third of the world’s population is quarantined. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many places of socialization were forced to close indefinitely, including pubs and bars. As a …
Search for remote jobs in Ireland rises 158% in March
Ireland saw a jump in the number of remote job searches, growing 158% in March, according to data from the Indeed job search site. The data also reveals that job …
Survey reveals how the Irish are dealing with the quarantine
We have been in quarantine for over a month. Isolation measures are having an effect on containing the pandemic that is affecting Ireland and the rest of the world. We …
Dublin Pride is happening in June and it will be 100% online
After being initially postponed to September, Dublin’s LGBT + pride parade, which takes place annually in June, was canceled by organizers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The parade is another …
Students in Ireland suffer with lack of refunds
Due to the coronavirus crisis, schools and universities around Ireland were closed, many of them migrating their classes to online platforms. With travel restrictions, foreign students stopped coming to Ireland, …
More than 500 work permits given to brazilians in the first quarter of 2020
More than 4,000 foreigners were allowed to work in Ireland in the first quarter of 2020, according to data released by the government. Of this total, 561 are Brazilian, second …
Quick guide to the end of the lockdown in Ireland
On May 2, the Irish government announced a relaxation strategy on isolation measures, as the coronavirus situation is getting more under control. The plan is divided into 5 phases, starting …
5 strange traditions from Ireland
Ireland is known for its many sayings and traditions that have traveled the world, such as the many associated with St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween. Some of them, however, look …
Why is Ireland called the Emerald Isle?
Ireland has several nicknames, but perhaps the best known is “the Emerald Isle”. Even Johnny Cash has already referred to Ireland in this way in his song Forty Shades of …