Oh you Irish! There are so many common misconceptions about Brazil and the Brazilian people that we don’t know to start. Many Brazilians get asked the same questions over and over again upon their first conversations with Irish people. Below are some of the most common topics of discussion.
Starting all over again…from Brasilia to Cork!
Mariana comes from Brasilia, and decided to come to Ireland to study English after graduating in advertising and publicity. She choose to study in Cork after researching the various schools and regions. She hopes to make use of her experience in Ireland for when she returns to Brazil, ready to start her career.
Gort – ‘Little Brazil’ in the west of Ireland
Gort is a small town in south County Galway, about 30 minutes from from Galway city. The town doesn’t boast a huge population, but what is does feature is a large Brazilian community, with up to 30% of the population being Brazilian nationals.
Getting your first job in Ireland
Most Brazilians who arrive in Ireland these days arrive on a student visa, which limits their options of employment as there are various employment restrictions attached to the visa. For Brazilians who have enrolled in an English language school they generally have employment rights but this is usually limited to 20 hours work per week (They can usually work more hours during school holidays or when they have completed their course.)
Guide to making Irish Friends…
Making friends with native Irish people during your time in Ireland can open the doors to long lasting friendships, opportunities and a wealth of local knowledge, support and advice. Unfortunately one of the common trends of Brazilians in Ireland is that the company they keep and their social groups with in Ireland tend to be made up with other Brazilians, with many stating that they find it difficult to make good friends with Irish people.
How expensive is living in Ireland for Brazilians?
Ireland is known as an expensive place to live, and with good reason. With a high minimum wage (€9.55 per hour at time of writing), a booming economy and a shortage of affordable accommodation prices are expectedly high, in particular for Brazilians who have just arrived and who are looking to make a life for themselves among the thousands of other Brazilians who arrive each year.
Some of the best Irish movies
There are not a huge amount of Irish blockbuster movies that have made it big in Hollywood, that’s not to say there are not some great Irish movies. For a nation with such rich history and powerful characters there are some excellent Irish produced movies that we highly recommend to watch which you might not have heard of. See below a list of some of our favourites:
Luxembourg to Rio – €364 Return (March – July 2019)
Grab yourself a super cheap RETURN flight from the beautiful city of Luxembourg to Rio next year. Various dates available between March & July. Nab yourself a cheap Ryanair flight from Dublin to Frankfurt Hahn, Brussels Charleroi to make it a multi stop trip for an unbeatable overall price.
Paris – Rio De Janeiro: €381 Return (Nov 18 – March 2019)
Fry from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil across a wide range of dates from only €381 return, with Swiss International Air Lines.
Choosing the right language school
Starting a new chapter in life on the other side of the world doesn’t always go to plan. See below some useful tips to help with choosing the right language school:
5 Reasons Brazilians Love Galway
It’s fair to say most Brazilians who visit Galway end up falling in love with the city’s charm. Despite it’s small size it’s punches above it’s weight when it comes to activity, culture, music and more. See just some of the reasons below why Galway is one of must visit places for visitors to Ireland.
CONVICTED RAPIST WHO ATTACKED BRAZILIAN STUDENT SENTENCED TO 5 AND A HALF YEARS IN PRISON
Convicted criminal Patrick Nevin has been jailed for five and a half years for attacking a Brazilian student he met on Tinder. …
