@xenophile thanks for the reply. I at least know I'm not alone Here. If it's OK, I'll check in with you next spring and see How your move is going. From my research from afar, County Limerick and Limerick City will be my focus for looking for a place to live when I'm in Ireland this fall. But other than Dublin and probably Cork City (both too expensive), I'm not ruling any area out. I'm Hoping COVID stays more or less under control and the global economy doesn't fall apart. Big dreams, I know. Slan, more good luck to your family. --Robert

If you're planning on living within the City center you can probably avoid the need to own a car especially if most of the activity you will do will be in and around the City. Buses, train, taxis, rental cars are all viable solutions to get around. I'd suggest doing some cost analysis on various websites to get a feel for what your daily travel needs might look like, as well as what your expenses for occasional rental needs would be.

... Arts. I am a third year middle school (12-14 years old) teacher in the states. I WAnt a place where I can easily get to the City, or is in the City, and Has a good sized population in their 20s. I don't know much about the education in Ireland. Is it strong? Are there respect for teachers and education?

Hi Liam and friends, I'm Hoping to be able to stay in Ireland for at least a month, possibly 6 months or more. I own my own company and work from Home so I can bring my job with me. I WAs wondering if anyone knows what kind of visa I should apply for if I'm going to bring my own job and won't be looking for employment in Ireland. I've read if I stay for less than 3 months, I don't need to apply for a visa, but in case I WAnt to stay longer once I'm there, I thought it would be good to get a visa for at least a year before I come over. Not sure How that all ...

... run www.ukrsa.com and as my business Has already spread back to Ireland its probably just as easy to operate from Ireland as it is from the UK. I am originally from Dublin. Below are "considerations" I am working through and if anyone Has any advice based on actual experience, then I would be very pleased to listen. Broadband - My business needs good Broadband connectivity. I know that there are plans to roll out fast Broadband across Ireland very soon but what is it like around Wexford? Is it different out in the more rural areas than in Wexford City? H ...

... the UK are cut or absolute minimum so that's a complication on other counts. Your wife is a nurse as is mine but we moved over just in time for the recruitment freeze in the HSE so the 5 new operating suites @ Portiuncula Hospital that should Have been a prime employment opportunity for a theatre nurse didn't pan out that WAy. Chris is currently working in a nursery and worked in a national school as an intern last year. There are nursing opportunities but seeking them out before you move might be wise? To work in Ireland you need a PPS number which is a ...

... just throw on a jumper and continues to WAlk their dogs or go for a run. Here in Ca they even the slightest mist people think the day is ruined Liam, How often do you go to America? My Husband just pointed out that another reason it would be easier to move to Ireland is more vacation- so more time to visit family (as opposed to me Having only 2 weeks a year Here). I think childcare everywhere cost a lot, but it seems as if Ireland Has more benefits (free daycare, better public school, gp under 6 years) which is something we Have to consider since we do pla ...

... difficulty getting a 40 foot container right to your door. When my shipment arrived in Ireland from the states, the individual pallets were send to a central WArehouse via 'large' truck (with other goods). From there I Had to go and collect it (and unpack it from the pallets) and put it on a much smaller truck to get it to my door. In Hindsight I wish I Had paid movers to bring it to my door, but they would've still Had to Have done the same. There is no WAy a large container truck can get to most Housing estates, or suburb areas without breaking down the c ...

... be good for a newcomer to know about, and might Help them settle in their new Home. I'm going to keep it easy and just ask for 1 - 3 suggestions. Here are mine: 1. I'm going to go with a Cork theme as this is the City I am most familiar with. The first place I think everyone living in Cork should know of is Fitzgerald's Park, which runs along the River Lee near UCC. Whether you like a nice casual stroll, a great place for your kids to play, a nice place to read a book under a tree or a place to catch an occasional outdoor performance, Fitzgerald's park won ...

Hello Liam and everyone, My situation is a little tricky and I WAs Hoping for some Help if possible! My Husband and I currently live in New York, and His company might Have Him move to Ireland for 6 months to work in their Ireland office. His company is setting Him/us up in Housing that we won't Have to pay for, so we would potentially still be paying rent on the lease of our Apartment back in New York to keep it. I am currently self-employed doing remote work (and may be doing full-time remote work for a New York-based company in the next month or so). I ...