Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
While Italian immigrants have never been on a massive scale in Ireland compared to other countries like the United States or Argentina, there has been a historical presence of Italians in Ireland dating back to the 19th century. The Italian Immigrants community has had a lasting impact on Irish society: their contributions to the economy, […]
Since Halloween originated in Ireland, there are many cool Irish Halloween traditions. The holiday comes from a traditional Celtic holiday called Samhain, which translates to “summer’s end”. The holiday marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the winter. They celebrated it on October 31st because they thought on this date, the […]
Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a vibrant tapestry, a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc. of customs, costumes, and festive fun. While today’s Halloween is all about spooky decorations and trick or treating, its roots in America can be traced back […]
Vanja Vizner is a multimedia artist and designer from Croatia that creates detailed psychedelic designs that explore various themes, such as spirituality and inner growth. He has approached life in a spontaneous manner, setting off to various countries without the guarantees of food and shelter, to find himself and ultimately grow as a person. He […]
While Budget 2025 promised some relief to many Irish households gripped by the current cost-of-living crisis, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland feels that the government hasn’t taken adequate measures to lessen the financial strain of immigration costs. Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Fair Fees Campaign spokesperson, Mina Benyamine, has called out the Irish Government for failing to […]
If you are a film buff, or if you are a fan of Irish native Cillian Murphy, you may have seen the trailer for his upcoming movie “Small Things Like These”. The movie, based on a book with the same name, follows Bill Furlong as he uncovers one of his town’s darkest secrets. While making […]
Northern Lights in Ireland (Aurora Borealis): A Spectacular Guide to Aurora Borealis Viewing The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is one of those magical sights that leaves everyone completely in awe. It’s one of those moments that makes you pause and appreciate just how mysterious and beautiful our world really is. While most people dream […]
The Heart of Italian Heritage in Dublin Found in the largest cities of five continents, the Italian Institute of Culture is a perfect place of meeting and dialogue for intellectuals, artists and other cultural operators, but also for ordinary citizens, both Italian and foreign, who wish to establish or keep a relationship with Italy. The […]
In the 19th century, Irish immigration was a necessity. They were struggling in their home country, and had to make a move to ensure their health and safety. The solution for many was to immigrate to the United States, so with the little money they had left, they boarded ships heading to America. Before 1845 […]
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