Archive for September, 2011

How did the British sabotage IRA funerals in Northen Ireland?

Because, is it true the funerals used to have automatic rifles fired over the coffins, and as Northen Ireland is in the United Kingdom, and this is illegal. Also, was it illegal to hold funerals were the people look military in Northen Ireland? So for example, marching down the street with green berets and ski [...]

Where in Republic of Ireland can I go that is a traditional, welcoming village but not full of tourists?

I need to get away for a week/weekend to unwind and forget my troubles. I’ve decided on Ireland but have never been before and so have no idea where to go. I would like to go to a smallish village that isn’t swarming with tourists but is still very friendly and welcoming. Near the coast [...]

i want to teach in college or high school in republic Ireland or in Spain what education qualification needed?

i am from India i would love to explore my teaching skills out of my comfort zone(my country) and learn about different ways of teaching and understanding students, right now I am studying in my final year of bachelor in science(Zoology) and then i’ll be doing my masters and then would love to have bachelor [...]

I have a new UK credit card and want to do a balance transfer from my Republic of Ireland Credit Card. Poss?

Want to do a balance transfer from my Republic of Ireland credit card to my UK credit card. Lloyds say it’s not possible. It should be as I’ve done it in the past the other way around. Is it possible? With an alternative credit card provider perhaps? If there was a rule that balance transfers [...]

USA Holiday – What is cheapest option for accommodation and travel between cities?

I am planning a trip to the US. I am a student and have a tight budget. What are the cheapest accommodation options and also the cheapest ways to travel between cities? Other answers are correct and hostels are not as common or usually as good in the USA as in Europe, but they do [...]