Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Renting a home in Ireland is harder than ever in 2020. Both rental and buying costs remain high and affordable supply is still too low. Budget 2021 provides the government with an opportunity to take decisive action and dramatically increase capital spending and the delivery of social and affordable homes on public land. Many newly-listed […]
A ten-year-old boy from the north of Ireland has uncovered what is thought to be a 300-year-old possible “English basket-hilted broadsword”. Birthday present Fionntan Hughes was using a metal detector he got for his birthday in July. He was out fishing with his father and cousin and found the sword about a foot under ground […]
There is no concrete definition of ‘class’ and because of this, it can have many different meanings. The common understanding of social class is usually socio-economic class which is defined as people having the same social, economic, cultural, political or educational status. This is what we would see as the upper, middle, and working-class that […]
Thanks to Covid-19 the summer went incredibly fast, so you’re probably not ready for the autumn yet. However, autumn is a great time, and these tips should help you get into the autumn mood! Candles and other autumn decorations Autumn is the time to create a more cosy environment, at home and at work. Decorate […]
Laura Enright got her first break into the TV industry when she auditioned for The Voice of Ireland. If you yourself are Irish, there is a high chance her name will ring a bell, as she finished the competition a quarter-finalist, and the nations favorite. Now five years on and halfway round the world, she […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us that we should be prepared for an unexpected financial crisis. Besides having a financial cushion, what are other personal finance tips for a more stable financial future? Track your spending If you want to know how much money you need per month, you should find out how much you […]
With international dog day on the 26th of August, we decided to take a look at the positive effects of having a dog and other types of pets have on children and adults alike. The first historical reference of having a pet was between 20,000 to 40,000 years ago and studies have shown that humans […]
What will Brexit mean to border communities in Ireland? With the date that the UK is due to leave the European Union (EU) drawing ever closer – December 31, 2020 – no-one seems to be any the wiser about what is going to happen. What is in the deal between the UK and the EU? […]
For many pupils across Ireland, this week marked their first day back at school since March. After months of online classes and working at home, pupils have finally been giving the all-clear to go back to school. However, pupils are going back to a very different kind of educational experience. With new regulations and guidelines […]
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