10 irishisms that come in handy when in Éire
Check out a list of 10 words and phrases used by the Irish. English may be a global language but when you happen to be in Ireland (Éire), the language and the Irish accent can cause your jaws drop now…
Peter Dlhopolec
Fast food chains have temporarily closed their restaurants
Costa Coffee and Starbucks have taken the same step due to COVID-19. Several big fast food and coffee chains, including McDonald’s, have decided to suspend their operation amid the COVID-19 outbreak. South African chain Nando’s closed its restaurants on March…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Dublin Castle
Bram Stoker used to work at Dublin Castle. Dublin Castle, which is a major government complex and one of the city’s most visited sights today, was in the British hands until the early 20th century. Before today’s structure was…
Coronavirus: The number of people stocking up on supplies has tripled
Amárach Research found that 85% people in Ireland think the worst of the coronavirus crisis is "ahead of us".
TanningSalon.ie: The place where I get away from the world for 5 minutes
For some it’s just about a tan, for others it’s about some self-time. It required me to do just a little bit of Google research to discover TanningSalon.ie in the Clondalkin Village, or Dublin 22, where I’m staying. It’s right…
Coronavirus: People returning to Ireland from Italy and Spain face restrictions
Anybody coming back from Italy and Spain will be given a leaflet at Irish airports. Ireland has put in place another precautionary measure amid the coronavirus outbreak after the country closed its schools and cultural institutions and advised to cancel…
Dog poo seems to be a big issue in Dublin
Up to 7 in 10 people have walked in dog poo on the street in Dublin. Walking to school, work, or just to a nearby shop somewhere in Dublin may become an unpleasant experience as soon as one walks in…
Coronavirus: Schools and cultural institutions will close
Read Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's full speech below.
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Cahir Castle
The Tudors and Excalibur were filmed at the castle. Cahir Castle is one of the best-preserved Irish fortresses. It oversees a small town with its park, which seems to be larger than this municipality in fact. The castle lies on…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Athlone Castle
Athlone Castle, King John’s Castle, and Adamson Castle represent the same fort. Athlone Castle should be demolished because it is a symbol of the British oppression and a new civic centre for Athlone should, instead, be erected, the Athlone Council…