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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…
Staying healthy as an International Student is a tough deal to figure out. It takes more than just eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep to know how to stay healthy. Consistent effort and awareness are necessary. You must…
The British – Irish Visa Waiver for non-Irish citizens who are continuously residing in Ireland to seek a visa waiver to travel to Northern Ireland appears to have been scrapped. The Irish government had opposed the clause, stating that it…
More than 90% of the world’s migrant population left their home places voluntarily and mostly for economic reasons; “economic migrants” who decided to leave their country of birth in search of employment. The remaining 10% are refugees and asylum seekers…
Is Ireland’s economy doing well? Ireland is facing the same pressures as its neighbours over the cost of living and energy security. Ireland has enjoyed many years of back-to-back economic growth but with recent geo-political events, there has been a…
A huge number of people from all over the world migrate to Ireland every year. This is not surprising, as the magnificent nature, clean air and kindness of the locals attract migrants to this beautiful country. It is not uncommon…
Calling all undocumented migrants! From 31 January 2022, applications have been open for Ireland’s regularisation scheme. Many of you may be wondering, what exactly is a regularisation scheme? Simply put, it is a governmental scheme that allows those who have…
Europe’s borders seem to be constantly in the headlines. Unfortunately, these headlines bring with them harrowing stories of human survival. The latest story that has been developing at Europe’s frontier is situated on the border of Poland (the EU) and…
Around two million Irish people migrated to Britain and America during the Great Famine (1841-1850). Our ancestors sought refuge in foreign lands because, for many of them, staying in Ireland meant death. Present-day, the circumstances for Irish people have changed…