Through work, romance or some other twist of fate you’re considering a move to the Republic of Ireland. We can’t blame you, however, before you make a final decision there’s a lot to consider such as visas, citizenship, lifestyle, culture and job prospects in the country. We’ll dig into what you need to know below. … Read more
Visitors to the Emerald Isle will know (or learn very quickly) that the island of Ireland is tiny in comparison to the rest of the world. Mix that small size with some complex political and constitutional history, and you end up with two capital cities located just 2 hours apart. Belfast, located in Northern Ireland, … Read more
The Cliffs of Moher are a series of natural cliffs located in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland. They are an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the top visitor attractions here on the Emerald Isle. Whether you’re visiting or just curious, let’s dig into some of the key facts and … Read more
Throughout the Republic of Ireland, there are 26 counties. On the island of Ireland there are 32 counties in total, with 6 sitting within Northern Ireland. What is a County? Before listing all the counties in Ireland, we need to look at precisely what a county is. Ireland is divided into 4 provinces; similar to … Read more
The Cliffs of Moher are located near Liscannor Village, County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland. Famed for the rugged beauty, the Cliffs welcomed 1.6 million visitors in 2019 and are Ireland’s most visited natural tourist attraction. Nothing represents the wild west better than these gargantuan, Atlantic Ocean battered cliffs. Where are the Cliffs … Read more
Dublin Airport has changed massively over the last decade. The opening of Terminal 2 turned the airport into not only Ireland’s main transport hub, but a major carrier and connection between the USA and Europe. With over 30 million annual fliers walking through the terminals, it’s worth knowing what to expect before you arrive. Generally, … Read more
The Irish Punt was the currency that Ireland used before it joined the Euro currency in 2002. We’ll look at the Punt’s history and how Ireland eventually left it behind for a currency shared with 19 other nations throughout the EU. What are Punts in Ireland? Every nation has a long and storied past with … Read more
The most common religion in Ireland today is Roman Catholicism, and this has been the case for centuries. The Protestant Reformation, kicked off with Martin Luther in Dresden in the 1500s, never took hold in Ireland, so religious history of the Emerald Isle is very different to our neighbour’s in the UK. Below we’ll look … Read more
Ask anyone in Ireland, and as a population we’re generally convinced that the majority of the world loves us and embraces the Irish culture and people with open arms. This might be true in some cases. U2 are one of the biggest bands over the last 40 years, Guinness is widely enjoyed around the world, … Read more
Although the island of Ireland has existed in some shape or form for millennia, it’s thought that Europeans first settled the land around 10,000 years ago. Due to a mixture of isolation (as an island) and a lack of imports, Ireland has fewer animal and plant species when compared to mainland Europe. However, that doesn’t … Read more
