Category: Travel Blog

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder. Written by: Ódhran O’Connell – www.TheIrishAbroad.com If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough. I first came across this phrase when on a visit to my Aunt and Uncle’s in London back in 2001. I must have been a few days short of my tenth birthday… Continue reading Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The Essential Beginners Guide To Cork

Every year, more than 30,000 students enroll in the two main educational institutions of Cork – University College Cork & Cork Institute of Technology. Cork is also known as Ireland’s Tech capital, so many multinational and national companies hire skilled employees from different countries who come in and make Cork their home. Add to that,… Continue reading The Essential Beginners Guide To Cork

Irish TikTok, It’s Like Normal TikTok, but Better

Irish TikTok, it’s like normal TikTok, but better. When we say “better” I mean, it will leave you with tears of laughter rolling down your face. The Irish are known for their sense of humor, their wittiness, and for never holding back. When you mix all those ingredients and upload it onto a global platform, you’re guaranteed… Continue reading Irish TikTok, It’s Like Normal TikTok, but Better

How I Got My Irish Student Visa

“How I got my Irish student visa” by; Mehmet Orcan is a short yet, informative blog about the process Mehmet had to take to obtain his student visa to study in Ireland. Mehmet is a full-time student originally from Turkey has made his way to Cork, Ireland to study at the Cork Institute of Technology,… Continue reading How I Got My Irish Student Visa

Ireland – The Emerald Heartbreaker

Ireland – The Emerald Heartbreaker Written by: Hella Heiderich In May 2019 I packed up my van, boxed up my big city life, and set out for a solotrip through Europe. With a vaguely preplanned route on hand, I only wanted totravel European countries I haven’t been to so far, see no city up close… Continue reading Ireland – The Emerald Heartbreaker

Éire Navigational Aid & Neutrality Marker Project

The Coastal watch was made up of local men, whose job was to record military activities they had observed along the coast. They recorded any activity into a logbook. (some logbooks can be read online Home | Military Archives) and they were to report any aircraft/submarine sightings via telephone. Coastal Watch Service The Coastal Watch… Continue reading Éire Navigational Aid & Neutrality Marker Project