Saving money while eating out in Ireland
As a child in the 80's I can remember only a handful of occasions where we, as a family, would go out to eat. For most people in Ireland at…
Video: The weather in Ireland in July
People often ask me what the weather will be like in Ireland when they move over or visit here. As you will come to find out, the weather is a…
Q&A: Can I order prescription drugs online in Ireland
Mike from Colorado, who asked about public holidays in Ireland, had another good question, that Americans moving to Ireland might particularly be interested in. In the States mail-order pharmacies are…
Q&A: What are the dates of public holidays in Ireland?
Mike from Colorado sent me an email today. In it he reminded me of the upcoming US 4th of July national holiday. Mike is considering a move to Ireland for…
Parents: Important vaccination difference between United States and Ireland
Almost weekly throughout the school year my son would come home and announce details of the latest kid in his class to get chickenpox (that's varicella for all your sciencey folk).…
Costs and savings opportunities when buying a house in Ireland
There are many costs associated with buying a home in Ireland. The list below covers all the main things you can expect to pay for during the home buying process.…
So this is what an Irish Water utility bill looks like…
I received my first Domestic Water Services bill from Irish Water earlier this week. Anyone not familiar with the ongoing struggle against water charges in Ireland might be wondering what the big…
Alternatives to flying your dog/cat direct to Ireland
I get a lot of questions about moving to Ireland with pets, in particular about moving with dogs. Previous articles I wrote on the topic seem to get people wondering…
The good and bad of foreign currency exchange when moving internationally
I was abroad for a few days last week. I was lucky enough to be in beautiful Germany for a while. To put a slightly sour note on the trip,…