Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
A new act about unpaid leave for medical care and breastfeeding breaks has been brought into effect from 3 July 2023, brought in as part of the recently passed Work Life Balance Act 2023. Those new employment rights gives workers five days unpaid leave if they have to take time off work to deal with […]
The 46th Galway International Arts Festival is set to take place this year from the 17 to the 30 of July. During the fourteen day affair, there are 119 events set to take place in 31 different locations across Galway. Showcasing a large variety of theatre, music, comedy, visual arts, dance, and literary events from […]
Besides bars and restaurants, there are a number of quality barber shops around the Temple Bar area, like Faction Barbershop. Faction Barbershop is one of these standout examples of Dublin’s barbering scene. Defining itself as “a concept space”, Faction Barbershop is a place where all types of people are welcome for a quality haircut, garnering […]
Forever Young Festival will bring the best artists from the 70s/80s to the stunning Palmerstown House Estate in Kildare from July 14 to 16 this year. The lineup on July 14 includes big artists such as Squeeze, which became one of Britain’s most important young bands with their second album ‘Cool For Cats’ in 1979. […]
Welcome to the scenic coastal town of West Cork, Ireland, where the magical West Cork Literary Festival is set to unfold in all its glory in the summer of 2023. This annual literary extravaganza has earned a reputation for being one of Ireland’s premier literary events, attracting renowned authors, aspiring writers, book lovers, and literary […]
Cinema and films are a great way to connect with people all over the world. This year, the Galway Film Fleadh is celebrating 35 years of bringing New Irish Cinema, World Cinema and filmmakers from all across the world to Galway to celebrate the annual Fleadh together. The film festival will take place from July […]
The Giant’s Causeway, located on the rugged coast of Northern Ireland, is a natural wonder that captivates visitors with its mesmerizing hexagonal basalt columns. While its geological significance is undeniable, the Giant’s Causeway is also steeped in myth and folklore, revolving around the legendary figure of Finn McCool. In this blog post, we embark on […]
Forbidden Planet Dublin (named after the 1956 film) is a shop catered to fans of comic books, manga, anime, movies, television, and video games. They sell assorted merchandise like collectables, action figures, t-shirts, and bags, to name but a few. It is part of a UK-based retail chain of the same name, founded in 1978, […]
In recent years, inward migration to Ireland has vastly increased. With this has come the increase in the number of children born in Ireland to non-Irish parents. In 2022, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ERSI) found that 14% of children had one parent born abroad and one Irish-born parent, and a further 19% had […]
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