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*The surnames of some sources have been omitted to protect their identities. When Marina* left her western Russian home last month it marked a significant change of plans for the 25 year-old. A year after returning home from college in…
More than 1,500 people across Ireland are expected to “sleep out” on Friday night to raise awareness of the country’s homeless. The event, Focus Ireland’s annual “Shine A Light Night,” will see business leaders, companies and private individuals join together…
A lack of English proficiency is one of the obstacles standing between many Ukrainian refugees and their desire to work in Ireland, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office Monday. Two-thirds of the Ukrainians who have attended events…
Travellers have lived in Ireland for centuries, but this group, recently given ethnic minority status, may be unfamiliar to Ireland’s newcomers. The traditionally nomadic group faces documented challenges like discrimination and poor living conditions as indicated by a 2019 survey…
More than 50,000 Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of this month as the country’s housing supply is already stressed. The number of Ukrainians in Ireland had surpassed 49,900 as of Tuesday, said a spokesperson…
Details of Primary and post-primary education Although children are not obliged to attend school until the age of six, 65% of four year olds and most five year olds are enrolled in the infant classes in primary schools in Ireland.…
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…
The continued invasion of Ukraine is having detrimental effects on the entire population of the sovereign state. It appears that nobody situated on Ukrainian soil is exempt from the harsh realities of this war. Russian bombardment of cities and towns…
Seeing as March is Women’s Month, there is no better time to highlight seven of the most badass Irish women throughout history. From heroines of centuries ago to contemporary pacemakers, these are individuals who have shaped the cultural landscape in…