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…
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10 activities in Dublin that don’t involve drinking
Whether you’re taking a break for lent, off the gargle for good, or just want to switch things up here’s a few ways to let your hair down, without a pint in your hand. Whiskey, Guinness, Poitín … Dublin’s reputation…
Ireland’s TOP 10 castles: Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle hides a “magical” stone that the bravest visitors only dare kiss. They pilgrim to Blarney Castle and climb stairs of its tower to gain a “superpower” by kissing a stone, the origin of which can only be guessed.…
14 Strange Irish laws that will have you saying ‘huh?’
Most countries and regions have some pretty wacky historical laws. Last year VICE published a Youtube video poking fun at some of the UK’s most ridiculously archaic laws, but what about Ireland? From regulations leprechaun etiquette or enabling free booze,…
The best English schools in Dublin
Over the past number of years, Dublin’s friendly environment, contemporary facilities, and booming job market have made it one of the most popular destinations for learning English in the world. As one of the 23 official languages of the European…
Molly Malone: All we know about the Dublin icon comes from a song
The famous character of Molly Malone could have been inspired by a real girl from Dublin or Edinburgh. The mysterious life of Molly Malone led the people of Dublin to inflating her legend up to the stage when she is…
The life of Dublin street performers: Mandatory permits and plenty of rules to follow
Dublin street performers and buskers cannot perform at all sites in the city, not even with a permit. People who come to Dublin for the first time may be surprised by a huge number of street performers and buskers, especially…
Upcoming Irish book releases January 2020
If you need new books to add to your reading, look no further than our selection of some of the best upcoming Irish book releases happening this January. A new year always means new books to read and enjoy. We…
Newgrange winter solstice 2019
Newgrange winter solstice is upon us again. Newgrange is probably the best known megalithic monument in Ireland, with its most famous feature the illumination of the inner passage during the mornings of the winter solstice. Newgrange winter solstice is a…
Grafton Street in 5 songs: A tribute, a wonderland, and a proposal
Listen to five songs about Dublin’s famous Grafton Street. Grafton Street is one of the main tourist attractions and shopping streets in Ireland’s capital of Dublin. It is famous for its buskers, who sing just a few tens of…