Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
The Christmas holiday is a festive time, full of joy and celebration for Christians around the world, but for the secular population, it’s an awkward period during the year. There needs to be room for a secular Christmas as well. While Christians attend Mass, retell the story of Jesus’s birth, and set their Nativity figurines […]
Ahh., the winter season is finally here, the season of hot chocolate and cosy nights spent under the sheets. But, the season needn’t be limited to just that for comfort! The winters also usher in the season of holidays with them, bringing in the festive joy all around the globe. At the centre of all […]
On the 25th December, Christmas, one of the most “happening” sacred holidays is celebrated around the world. The traditions being both cultural and sacred in nature, they are being followed and enjoyed for about two millennia now. Some of the popular customs include decorating a Christmas tree, going to church for prayer, exchanging gifts, having […]
2020 has been a year full of uncertainty and with many of us facing lockdown restrictions over the holidays, TV is more important than ever to entertain us and lift our spirits. With so many different Christmas themed TV shows and movies out there it’s hard to know what to watch. Here I have picked […]
The Immigration office (INIS) has released good news for Immigrants in Ireland as it announced That “From 02 December 2020, customers renewing their Immigration Registration Permission will no longer need to submit their passport to have an immigration stamp attached by their Registration Office.” as stated on the INIS Website. Furthermore, the Burgh Quay […]
Our December event features topics for international students during Covid-19. We’ll have a look back into 2020, followed by a discussion about 2021, Immigration implications, Cultural Exchanges, International Students during Christmas and any other topics you may like to bring up around being an international student. Our guest for this webinar is Colum Cronin – […]
Christmas is a popular annual holiday that is celebrated in unique ways around the world. Religion in Ireland runs deep, and has influenced Christmas traditions that we still celebrate today. However, this holiday was not always present in Ireland, and its origins have a rich history. More like this: 5 Christmas dinner ideas if you’re […]
The holiday season has finally started. People are looking for gifts and recipes while trying to figure out how to celebrate the holidays with Covid. Many of us are looking forward to starting 2021 with a clean slate, but before, we must celebrate the end of the year. Whether it is for Christmas, dinner with […]
Doctors in the public health sector are preparing to go on strike for a period of 3 days in January. With an expected rise in Covid cases in January, how will this affect treatment and care? And what led to this decision? The Irish Medical Organisation, met today and have decided to take ‘industrial […]
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