Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
An analysis has revealed in which towns of Ireland the most romantic people reside. Although Irish people are maybe not considered the most romantic nation, Ireland has discovered a town where the highest number of Cupids live. The e-commerce platform Picodi put together the 22 largest Irish cities and ranked them on the basis […]
The Irish dream isn’t a white picket fence and a Cadillac, it’s most likely a wee family, a decent house and a bit of privacy ‒ you need planning permission before building a family nest, so here’s all you need to know, from the rules to the application process. Building a house is a monumental […]
As the cost of living rises, so does the cost of basic necessities. Things like housing, cars, and travel are becoming more expensive than in the past. In order to combat the rising costs, there is no shame in taking out a loan in order to ease financial burden. Here is everything you need to […]
We all know Valentine’s is fast approaching but don’t forget about Galentine’s Day! It’s a day for celebrating all the love you have for your lady friends. Not sure how to celebrate? Read more to find out all the best activities for a Galentine’s Day in Dublin! In the wise words of Leslie Knope, “Galentine’s […]
Non-EEA nationals contribute thousands of euros to Ireland’s treasury by applying for and extending their work permits each year. Obtaining an Irish work permit by highly skilled non-EEA nationals in Ireland may be something easily accessible provided they studied the right profession. However, the work permit itself is somewhat costly. Ireland, which operates an employment […]
This time, we’re taking a step back into the more ‘classic’ heavy metal genres, listening to some incredible thrash metal bands from Ireland! Thrash metal is probably one of the more well-known subgenres of heavy metal, with its overall aggression and fast tempo resembling the general stereotype of ‘metal’ that many people have. But if […]
The labour market needs test requires employers to have some of their vacancies published for weeks. Preventing Ireland’s labour market from being flooded with non-EEA nationals, the Irish government has reintroduced a test to survey if the labour market really needs a non-EEA national for some of the advertised vacancies. Today, each employer who is […]
The hourly national minimum wage exceeded €10 on February 1. As in previous years, the government has decided to increase the national minimum wage, this time by 30 cent an hour. From February 1, the national minimum wage will increase to €10.10. This results from strong growth in earnings across the economy in 2019. […]
It’s never too early to start planning for Valentine’s Day and with February 14th quickly approaching, here’s how to wow your better half on a budget, without surrendering quality. I’m a firm believer that romance isn’t reserved for the economically endowed. We all deserve a romantic Valentine’s despite the size of our pay-package, so, my […]
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