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Ireland

10 articles
6 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again, and we’ve picked six of the world’s most shamrockin’ cities for you...

What's the craic? 10 Irish slang terms to make you sound like a local
5 min read 5 min

Irish slang is a maze of contradictions, dry sarcasm, and lyrical descriptions. It also varies based on regional differences. Fear not — we’ll help yo...

10 most breathtaking road trips around the UK and Ireland
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Living or studying in the UK or Ireland is a perfect opportunity to spend long weekends or holidays road tripping around the British Isles. Assemble a...

10 things you should know before moving to Dublin
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Getting itchy feet lately? There’s no time like the present to start researching and planning longer trips abroad or a big move to your dream city.Dub...

10 reasons to love Dublin
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Just saying this city’s name conjures up rich images of history, rolling green hills, spellbinding city lanes, and endless pints of Guinness. On the e...

10 hidden gems in Dublin
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For an authentic Irish experience, trade the classic tourist sites of Dublin, like the Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street, for our pick of the bes...

Dublin is the Silicon Valley of Europe – and the hot new place to study English
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English is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world, so when it comes to picking a city to learn it in, there’s almost too much choice. Lo...

10 reasons why Ireland is the best place to study
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Looking for the perfect place to learn English (or indeed study anything else)? Here are ten reasons for why Ireland should be at the very top of your...

10 hidden gems in the UK and Ireland
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You’ve seen Buckingham Palace, hung out at Hyde Park, explored Oxford and maybe even visited Edinburgh Castle. It’s time to expand your UK (and Irelan...

Dublin: The ultimate visitors’ guide
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When the quaint, cobbled streets are lined with countless taverns filled with Irish men flashing a cheeky smile and singing their heart out from behin...