Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Trade in your meal deal in for a scrumptious sandwich courtesy of the best delis in Dublin! Sandwiches are the life and soul of the Irish mid-day meal. That’s why every Spar and Centra have a deli counter, waiting – nay – preying on hungry souls like you and I who are just looking for […]
How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far? Have you already given up already? If you have, don’t be disappointed with yourself, because there is another new year waiting just around the corner. The Chinese New Year is only two weeks away! Many countries in the western world use the Gregorian calendar, the first […]
Do you want to eat a typical Irish stew or some locally caught seafood? Try one of these traditional Irish restaurants! When coming to Ireland you shouldn’t miss out on traditional Irish cuisine. The country is known for its variety of spirits and beers, but what is a good drink without some fantastic food to […]
Let 2020 be the year of supporting local green businesses by taking a peek at our list of some of the best independent cafes in Dublin. Independent cafes in Dublin are a dime a dozen. It seems every week there are new artisan roasters and eco-friendly cafes opening up all over the city. However, international […]
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation extended Ireland’s employment permits lists to patch labour shortages in 2020. After the Irish government updated its employment permits system for people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in mid-December of last year, more workers will be allowed to apply for a permit and stay in Ireland. […]
The famous character of Molly Malone could have been inspired by a real girl from Dublin or Edinburgh. The mysterious life of Molly Malone led the people of Dublin to inflating her legend up to the stage when she is believed to have been a tart. As a result, visitors to Dublin do not miss […]
Had enough of mainstream heavy metal? Listen to these seven incredible post metal bands from Ireland. If you are not a fan of the hard guitar riffs, screams and growls associated with the more “heavy” metal, then this will probably be something for you. Post metal is still seen as a subgenre of metal, using […]
Dublin street performers and buskers cannot perform at all sites in the city, not even with a permit. People who come to Dublin for the first time may be surprised by a huge number of street performers and buskers, especially on the tourist-packed Grafton Street. They have become part of Dublin’s cultural life. The legendary […]
If you need new books to add to your reading, look no further than our selection of some of the best upcoming Irish book releases happening this January. A new year always means new books to read and enjoy. We will get exciting new titles both by well-known authors as well as new and rising […]
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