Aisha’s alone, sad and thinking, when suddenly she snaps and begins to destroy the trailer that she and another refugee are staying in. When she’s finished, a window’s broken, curtains have been ripped down, and the place is a mess.…
Homelessness in Ireland reached a new high this fall as the state’s latest numbers reveal that more than 11,000 people in Ireland were without a home in the last week of October. However the data did not include all individuals…
Ireland is currently entrenched in a housing crisis, causing a headache for anyone looking for accommodation. This is especially true for those just arriving to the Emerald Isle, who beyond getting their bearings in a new country, must find a…
Dublin City officials gathered at the Lord Mayor’s residence last Wednesday to launch a new resource for Ukrainians who’ve arrived in Ireland’s capital – a website or virtual noticeboard. The website, known as the Dublin City Ukraine Response Community Noticeboard,…
A crowd of people gathered at Dublin’s City Council office on Monday to welcome in the annual Inclusion and Integration Week. Those in attendance were surrounded by large photographs of women who have felt isolated rather than included due to…
Autumn is here and with it comes Halloween, a night of costumes, pumpkins, parties and often fireworks. Some holidays are clearly linked to different faiths or independence celebrations but what about Halloween? If you’ve ever wondered where this spooky day…
*The surnames of some sources have been omitted to protect their identities. When Marina* left her western Russian home last month it marked a significant change of plans for the 25 year-old. A year after returning home from college in…
More than 1,500 people across Ireland are expected to “sleep out” on Friday night to raise awareness of the country’s homeless. The event, Focus Ireland’s annual “Shine A Light Night,” will see business leaders, companies and private individuals join together…
A lack of English proficiency is one of the obstacles standing between many Ukrainian refugees and their desire to work in Ireland, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office Monday. Two-thirds of the Ukrainians who have attended events…