Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Freelancing is a convenient way to earn money if you prefer to be independent, work from home and do what you want with your time. As well as in any other country, there are some rules that you need to consider before you go freelance in Ireland. Everything you wanted to know is here. What […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge economic impact in all sectors including the housing market in Ireland. But what exactly has the pandemic brought? How is the housing market in Ireland doing right now? Let’s find out the answers to all these questions! Drop during lockdown Well, there was little chance that Covid-19 wouldn’t […]
With some sunny days predicted for August this year, why not make the most of the final month of summer and head out for a dip? Here are seven of the loveliest spots to swim in Dublin. All places mentioned are accessible from the city centre on the DART or Dublin bus. 1. Vico baths […]
Grafton Street has provided a soundtrack to Dublin for decades, most of those sounds coming from Buskers. These artists and performers have become part of the musical heart of the city. I spoke to some of the buskers that keep street music alive in Dublin. Dylan Harcourt has played for a year and a half […]
Shane Hogan didn’t always think he was cut out for Gaelic football. The brother of a footballer, son of a hurler and grandson of the founder of the St Barnabas GFC in New York, one would think that the Gaelic games should be in his blood. However, his first experience picking up a ball was […]
Covid-19 forced schools and universities in Ireland to go online. Months later, the reopening was announced, but will everything get back to what it was before? Let’s see how the education system in Ireland responded to Covid-19 and went online, and what changes are yet awaiting us. Institutions adapted to Covid-19 In March, schools and […]
Starting university is usually one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. Freshers week, which is usually made up of various outings and activities is a great way to get a feel for university, meet new people and make friends on the same course. However, with the Coronavirus still causing major disruption to […]
For many students and recent graduates, finding Irish internships and volunteering during Covid has proven to be a formidable task. With impending budget cuts in businesses big and small, the standard sources for summer gigs have all but dried up. On top of this, volunteering, specifically in-person opportunities, faced a four month setback, eliminating the […]
While we’ve all been stuck in lockdown for the last goodness-knows-how-long, dreams of travel as trip away have certainly been on our minds. Whether social media is showing you reminders of your ventures this time last year, or you’ve been locked into the Coronavirus-related travel news, figuring when you can next safely jet across the […]
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