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 …
Irish citizenship ranked 2nd in the world: Know if you are entitled to it
Irish citizenship is considered the second best in the world, according to a ranking released by the Italian Dual Citizenships website. The ranking takes into account several factors, such as …
The current unemployment situation in Ireland
In February, unemployment in Ireland was at the lowest level in history, with 2.36 million people employed and an unemployment rate of just 4.8%. More than 330,000 jobs have been …
Everything you need to know about driving in Ireland
Although small, Ireland is full of incredible places to visit, many of them only accessible by car. There are several famous routes, including the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2500 km …
10 delivery services to try while in quarantine
In quarantine times, we have increasingly resorted to delivery services to avoid leaving home. In addition to the services known as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and major supermarket chains, there are …
Foreign students in Ireland living in precarious conditions during the pandemic
A recent survey by an English teacher from Dublin showed that more than 1000 international students are penniless after the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost two thirds are …
Know your rights as a phone/internet user during the pandemic
Mais do que nunca, os serviços de comunicação são indispensáveis em nossas vidas. Dependemos deles para trabalhar, entreter-se, matar a saudade dos parentes e amigos e, muitas vezes, até comprar …
Ireland’s most valuable brands
When you think of Irish brands, which one comes to mind? Guinness? Baileys? Well know that the most valuable brand in Ireland now is Penneys (also known as Primark in …