County Clare, Ireland and God’s Mystery

Don’t Get Gobsmacked: A Guide to Irish Slang

Don’t Get Gobsmacked: A Guide to Irish SlangTechnically, Ireland is an English-speaking country. So why is it that so many visitors feel like they are speaking a foreign language when trying to communicate with the locals?Much like in the U.S., there are different regional accents throughout Ireland, some of which are incomprehensible to American ears.…

Irish Working Holiday Visa

Irish Working Holiday Visa The Irish Working Holiday Visa scheme allows young Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Americans between 18 and 30 years old to visit Ireland for an extended holiday supplemented by casual employment for 12 months.You are eligible for an Irish Working Holiday Visa if: You are aged between 18 and 30 (inclusive) You are…

Working Holiday Programme Between Ireland and the Republic of China

Note: 31 December 2013 - To date, 258 applications have been received and 251 authorisations have been granted.Applications for Working Holiday Authorisations (WHA) for young people who are holders of a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport will be accepted for processing by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) from 1 January 2014. This Working Holiday…

Working Holiday Ireland Visa info

The Working Holiday Agreement between Ireland and the US allows Irish and US citizens to work and travel in each other countries for up to 12 months. In order to qualify for the programme participants should be either in post-secondary education or have recently graduated (i.e. within 12 months).This new programme will not affect the operation of the…