Visited two years ago. Went full circle from Dublin to Ennis to all along southern shore, back to Dublin. I felt like I was leaving home when I left, and been thinking of returning ever since.
2007-01-08 18:14:28 · 13 answers · asked by saints 1 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
I would do it in a heart beat if I could...... I think it's a great idea...but then you have to get approval from thier government to let you live there.
2007-01-08 18:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - so much depends on what stage you are at in life and what you want to do. I am Irish, lived for 40 years abroad (30 in North America) and returned 2 years ago for family reasons.
Firstly, the cost of living in Ireland is extremely high compared to anywhere in the US - so expect a noticeable drop in your standard of living if you are used to your own house or apartment. (Starter homes in Dublin suburbs are over $400,000 (US dollars) and rents are commensurate). Restaurants, clothes, and everyday items seem to cost about the same in Euro as they would in dollars - and a Euro is worth 30% more than a dollar. And salaries are not much higher than in the US (for the profession I know - engineering and IT).
If you are young and just want to experience another country, Ireland has a lot of plusses - English is the only real language used (despite official gestures towards using Gaelic); the country is reasonably safe - with all the caveats that apply to any country these days; Americans are reasonably well accepted (like anywhere there will be debates on current political questions, but not likely to be personal); I disagree with a previous response on religion (Catholic vs Protestant): it is not an issue in the South for everyday life; there are a wide range of educational opportunities available and unemployment is low.
Like anywhere, if you are young then after a few years you can make your decision on whether the lifestyle is for you or not.
Since I have dual citizenship, visas and immigration issues were not an issue - research these at the Irish government website through Google.
Good luck.
2007-01-11 08:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Retired-to-Ireland 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I visited Ireland for the first time on a budget meaning I had a big garage sale asked all my friends to help out and my church too. It was a lifelong dream and my great grandfather's father was from Ireland.
From there I visited every year meeting new people every year and finally I stayed one month then six months and started making plans to live permanently there. I have lots of friends and there and am in process of applying for permanent residency there.
My friends I met there let me stay with them helped with cars and getting around and hey I have two families now one in Ireland and one in the USA.
Dont just think about it if you really want to go do it. I am working on my own business so I can support myself there. I have at least another year of living there most of the year to prove I want to live there permanently so through all of that i have worked on and devleloped my business. Hope to one day just stop working and publish my books and just write.
2007-01-09 02:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by An American in Ireland 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That depends on so many factors. Just make sure that you are making an educated decision. Find a job first, locate a place to live, establish a budget, etc. Good luck!
2007-01-09 04:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hah dono where in ireland your from maybe dublin but visit colorado especially the western slope... aspen, breckenridge, durango, steamboat, telluride.... best country in the u.s. if you like snow sports, lake sports, fishing, or drinking great beer in the sun.
opportunity abounds if you work hard i am from a middle class family going to school i do roofing on breaks and make average $10,000 a summer... find a rural area though... cities can be disheartening. too much competition... you can never be The Best..
2007-01-08 18:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by spoonman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good idea to move to Ireland?? does the pope shi.t in the woods??
if you have the chance to move here you should jump at the chance, you only need two things to live here, a high tolerance for alcohol and the greatest rain jacket that money can buy hahahahaha,
2007-01-09 09:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by lone wolf and pub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would do, it, im moving to costa rica in a year or so, what you should do is figure out where you could get a job, how expensive living is, and everything else that you would need to know. its gonna be a way different way of life out there, different laws, rules, regulations, and the people are going to be different... so think about it good before you make your decisions.. good luck to you
2007-01-08 18:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dad is from there and im am so fortunate to have visited there so many times. it is absolutly beautiful there. if you have the oppertounity take it please. another bonus is that you pay for college in your taxes so college is "free" which is great if you have kids. although the accents are a lil bit difficult to get used to i would suggest you take this once in a life time chance
2007-01-09 16:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a gd idea if u like green countryside and the cld weather!!
2007-01-11 08:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by jamie_bc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great idea. travelling is amazing and will open doors you didnt know existed :)
2007-01-08 18:17:19 · answer #10 · answered by surfer_grl_ca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋