Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Have you ever heard about The Happy Pear? Do you think that healthy lifestyle means happy life? A friend of mine told to me after conquering the cliff walk from Bray to Greystones and after having lunch in The Happy Pear that he already knows why the town is so empty. Because all the people […]
by Sabina Šrámková
People in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway believe that Donald Trump would be a “terrible” Commander in Chief. Europeans think that Clinton is the more competent candidate across a wide range of issues. Nearly two thirds (65%) think that she would be the best candidate at improving the USA’s relationship with […]
by Seamus Holland
Joining the Dublin Donut scene is the newest tasty location: Creamed Cookies. They have arrived in Arnotts and are well worth a visit. If you don’t believe me, believe the pictures. They serve a variety of donuts, cookies, cookie ice cream sandwiches and coffee. Their range of donut flavours include: The Chocoholic – Nutella and […]
by Lorna
Fans gather at JJ Smyths to remember Jazz guitarist Louis Stewart Last night Jazz fans from across Dublin migrated to the regular Jazz and Blues venue JJ Smyths. Music lovers arrived to enjoy some of their Jazz favorites and also pay tribute to the late Louis Stewart who was a regular performer at JJ’s. JJ […]
by Craig Marshall
Babylon Radio’s weekly column is here to provide you with a quick insight into some of the world’s most pressing issues. Mass demonstrations, natural disasters and a string of arrests. The past week has conjured up a variety of notable moments across the globe. South African protesters flocked to Pretoria’s High Court demanding the removal […]
by Admin
The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) is on the edge of extinction in Ireland. This distinctive bird with a down curved beak has now been deemed one of Ireland’s highest conservation priorities. A survey by the National Parks and Wildlife Service reveals there are 150 breeding pairs in Ireland in 2015 & 2016. There were 5000 […]
by Lorna
Bono has broken new ground in becoming the first man to be honoured by Glamour magazine in their annual Women of the Year awards. The magazine has decided that this year’s awards will include a male winner as well, as acknowledgement of the work done to better the lives and rights of women around the […]
by Admin
Forget Pi Cafe, ditch the SU shop because Irish Village Markets is coming to UCD bringing delcious food with it. Head to the UCD Sutherland School of Law for some spectacular street food, including food from Zero Zero Wood Fired Pizza. The picture speaks for itself. Napoli pizza after your 1 o’clock lecture? Yes please. […]
by Lorna
It has been eight years since Radiohead last performed on Irish soil, but, as the band’s legions of Irish fans know, True Love Waits. The genre-eclipsing rockers have announced new European tour dates, and Dublin is on the bill. Radiohead last played here back in 2008 at Dublin’s Malahide Castle as part of their ‘In […]
by Admin