Good Point about the PPS, Lori! And good luck with your Theory Test! There’s a bit of a catch-22 in getting your PPS in order to get your driver license. When I went to get my PPS for my driver application I WAs told that I needed my license, but you need a PPS to get your driver license. Fortunately, the person at NDLS produced a “rejected” note stating that a PPS WAs needed. PPS person WAs then happy and proceeded with the PPS application. The PPS office and NDLS are only about 2 miles apart in Tralee, Co. Kerry, so it WAs easy enough to complete ...

@redhead Curious as to how the 40' container shipping went. After many delays, I am hoping my home in West Cork will be ready by 2022; thus, I anticipate shipping a 40' container over at some Point during the next year. I don't expect to get the 40' container all the WAy down to West Cork (unless by barge, LOL). But wondering how you managed: how long WAs the process; and how WAs the unloading on the Irish side. I am hoping to do a self-pack on this end to save money, and I suppose I'll have to hire movers on the Irish side to do something similar as t ...

@omurchu Joe, good question, but kinda hard to answer 🙂 I've experienced that myself when I tried getting a job back home in Ireland while still living in the US. It WAsn't easy, I can tell you. But...that WAs quite some years ago, so maybe now that the world is more tech-connected, it might be easier. I've heard from people (some Irish citizens) on here over the years that they had a very tough time even getting interviews while being outside Ireland. Some gave up, and did what I think Francis is suggesting. Show up and hit the interview circuit hard. I ca ...

@moveclubadmin Thank you so much for your kind words and positivity!! Yes, I WAs thinking the same thing as well with the 90 day limit but then I see just how many IT jobs are available so I naturally figured that being available there would ultimately be better than applying from over here as they would have access to me at any Point and time. Oddly enough, the fact that the steering wheel is on the other side slipped my mind. I have a 2017 manual VW Jetta. May be much simpler to sell it prior before moving to Ireland. ??

... required I drive them a few miles back and forth. Besides that, I had to get to and from various activities, get groceries, etc. I had been driving a long time (many years), and knew I WAs not a danger to anyone on the road. I believe the whole Point of having someone licensed in the car, is because of exactly that. Young drivers, who are learning their WAy, are not the safest (the stats are there to prove so). There WAs no practical WAy I could have a licensed driver with me at all times. I decided to chance it, and if I ever had the pleasure of being pul ...

I'd be biased, and tell you Cork (hometown) is the best spot to live. I'm sure you'd get many opinions on this though if you ask some locals. Honestly, there's so much outdoor activity no matter where you settle down. None of the cities are so big that it takes an age to get out to a remote spot for hiking, nature etc. And in Ireland, you're rarely far from a beach, river etc, to enjoy that aspect of life. There are plenty of websites to Point you in the right direction for hiking. One's your familiar with in the US have Irish recommendations too e.g. There's great little towns a few miles outside most big areas. For example, Middleton in Cork (Jameson's home 🙂 ) is a good little commuter town. Same up near Dublin. Lot's of smaller areas, that still have the small town feel, but are close enough to everything you need with regard to amenities. For local produce - many farmers sell their harvest right from their front door. Due to the lockdown, my mom got turned around by the Gardai the other day for trying to get to her favorite farm for some vegetables. 5km is the rule, and they were not letting her break it. Aside from that, and probably easier, there's plenty of weekly farmers markets. You won't have to go too far to find one. Here's some ideas Have you been to the English Market in Cork city? It's very well known outside of Cork too. Great place to get veg, fruit, meat, flowers, etc. Definitely worth visiting, even as a tourist.

@ullasteprua Hi Liz! I currently work remotely in Colorado and would hope to continue to do so in Ireland upon moving - date not at all in place yet but probably in a year if all goes well! Did you find any more resources that were helpful? I am very interested but not sure how I fit. I work as a desl desk manager which is primarily a focal Point in sales contracts and managing contracts for software companies, etc. I would think it is relevant anywhere but does that tie in with what you do? Would love to chat more! 🙂

... option right now for getting help re: Covid issues. It's pricey though! I've moved dogs with their help in the past, and by doing all the work myself. If you can still do it without their help (some airlines insist you use them), then it can be a fraction of the cost. Did Aer Lingus give you all the requirements? E.g crate size, when/where to show up etc? It has always been the case when I flew with dogs, that you can only book them on the flight, approx 2 weeks before departure. Unfortunately it adds a little stress to the situation, because you have to ...

... to choose from. I like this 'u crates' idea. Mostly because you pack it all in yourself, and everything in the crate is yours. My things were boxed up on pallets, and then thrown on a container with who knows what else. Does the insurance cover the full cost of replacement, i.e. the value you're claiming? There must be some limit there. Regarding timing, can they provide examples of that timeline? You may have read here or elsewhere of the multi-month WAit for personal belongings to show up. The goods could go through other EU ports first before arriv ...

... that I'm hoping you'll be able to help with. I'm a New Zealander and my wife (of one year) has dual Irish/UK citizenship. We're planning on relocating to Ireland in a few months to live and work. As I understand it, the process for me will look like this: Arrive in Ireland with my wife (eg. fly into Dublin) Tell the customs official at the border that I intend to stay as the spouse of an Irish citizen (which means I should get a 90 day visa) As soon as possible, head to a local garda along with my wife (ideally make an appointment in advance)v Bring ...