Irish Citizenship: How to become an Irish National
People from around the world take such pride in their Irish roots, links, and heritage, but who can actually claim Irish citizenship?
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How to apply for an Irish Visa and the Stamp System
Irish Visas can be quite a complex topic. So, how do you apply for an Irish visa, who needs them and what can you do or not do if you have one? Obtaining an Irish visa can be quite a…
Public toilets in Dublin remain an illoosion
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Dublin city operates very few public toilets, none in the city centre with those to be found mostly in parks. When the only women’s public toilet on Burgh Quay, near O’Connell Bridge, in Dublin was closed in 1919, the then…
Brexit and Ireland – What Happens Next?
The question on everybody’s lips is, Brexit and Ireland – what’s going to happen? After over three years of uncertainty, the United Kingdom is finally set to leave the European Union on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11pm. UK citizens…
Coronavirus: The dark light on the year’s Spring Festival
As the coronavirus health epidemic spreads around the globe, we get perspective on the feeling from the ground in Wuhan as the Chinese government locks down the city and its citizens suffer the consequences. The Spring Festival is annually a…
George’s Dock in disrepair. A denounced white-water facility is planned to fix it
Dublin's George's Dock was built in 1821 when George IV visited Ireland. The Dock will become home to a new white water facility.
Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Scheme
Ireland is an ideal place to live, work, and study. Ireland is home to many high quality institutions that also offer plenty of opportunities for international students. One of these opportunities is Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Scheme, available to non…
Ireland to accept more workers from outside the EU after updates to employment permits
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation extended Ireland’s employment permits lists to patch labour shortages in 2020. After the Irish government updated its employment permits system for people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in mid-December of last…
Get Christmas trees recycled in Dublin for free at these locations
People can choose any of these 11 drop-off points to have their Christmas trees recycled around Dublin. Christmas season is officially over, and people all over are taking their Christmas trees down. Those who have not yet thrown away their…