Seasonal agricultural work in Ireland is a fairly hard, purely seasonal occupation that does not provide much income and involves long hours of work. Room and board are usually provided, but sometimes there is no fixed salary; instead, wages are calculated by the piece. The most sought-after activities are gathering and picking fruits and vegetables.…
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If you are considering Ireland as a travel destination, you also need to know its advantages and disadvantages. Ireland offers good employment and career opportunities that are not easily found elsewhere, especially if you are qualified (IT and finance first). On the other hand, if you do not have any special qualifications but want to…
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Limerick is located in the south of the country, about halfway between Cork and Galway, both within an hour’s drive. The recent influx of numerous immigrants has increased the population to nearly 100,000, making it the third largest city in the country. Many foreigners currently are living Limerick. It is a very old city, whose…
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After the critical phase of the Covid 19 pandemic, there was a significant upturn in GDP in 2002 (+5%), with good prospects for the whole of 2023, but all the problems that currently preoccupy Europe are still present: inflation, shortages of raw materials, the war between Russia and Ukraine and global geopolitical instability. In any…
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Cork, along with Dublin, is the first city people consider when they move to Ireland. The main reason is its charm and culture, factors that make many people choose Cork as a city to live and work. Is living in Cork the right choice? It is a beautiful and welcoming city. Not too small and…
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The small city of Galway is one of the most important cities in the west of Ireland and, despite its small size, one of the most popular cities in Ireland. This is due to many aspects, such as its ancient architecture. In fact, the city has preserved some of its walls and historic buildings that…
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Dublin is a small capital, for it has no more than 600 thousand inhabitants. Although it is not very densely populated compared to other major European cities, the city center can seem quite crowded due to the heavy influx of tourists (more than 7 million per year). Many foreigners dream of living in Dublin. The…
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Today I would like to analyze what I think are the main differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in short words: Is it better to live in Ireland or in Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, which is a constitutional monarchy, and although members of the Northern Ireland…
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The Irish economy has recovered very well after the 2008 crisis and the bursting of the real estate bubble. Today, the country’s GDP per capita ranks fifth in the world and is growing at 4.5% per year with an unemployment rate of 5%, which means full employment. With its very advantageous tax system, Ireland attracts…
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The Irish are a very friendly people, and it is no accident that they are considered the Latins of northern Europe. In Ireland there is a saying: “There are no strangers, there are only friends you do not know yet”. Most Irish people like to talk and make new friends. That’s why it’s much easier…
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