... in Irish people being reluctant to have pets in the house. Also, it just traditionally has not been a 'thing'. The 'pet friendly' option on the home sites is often a little hidden. Dig for it, and/or use keywords to help with your search. Loyalty programs - you won't find many options here for CC's or airlines. Ireland (maybe the EU too) just hasn't caught on to it the same WAy as it is done in the US. However, you will find the likes of Ryanair, who offer very low-cost (no frills) travel from around Ireland to multiple destinations. And for CC's I'd recom ...

Hi Sarah, I do not know of anyone who has made a trans-atlantic flight with their pet in the cabin of the plane. In fact each time I have flown with my pets, the only option WAs in the cargo area. This is the norm in the US anyway, and I'm guessing is the same from Canada. I tried finding more info by looking on Air Canada's website. They say there are country restrictions, but couldn't find what those were. However on another site, there WAs a mention of a number of countries that you cannot fly your pet in the cabin. Ireland WAs not Listed, but the UK WA ...

... finding an economically WArm Irish welcome. I read some time ago on another website that Irish employers often won't even consider a job applicant if they don't have an address in Ireland. I'm wondering if other people have heard the same thing. Did anyone in this forum get a job in IE while still resident abroad? If so, what were the circumstances? Go raibh míle maith agaibh, a chairde, Chris

Hi everyone, I'm happy to say that, after a lot of searching, we've finally secured a flat in Tralee. Included in our "things to do" List, once we're moved in, is finding out about healthcare. I'm a UK/CAN citizen (as is my son), but my wife is only Canadian. I imagine that, once I find employment and start exersising my treaty rights, my wife can then apply for a residence card, and then a medical card, and then she will be covered by the Irish healthcare system. Am I correct? I will also have to obtain a medical card, from what I understand. As will our son. Where do you suggest we start with this process? Doctor's office? Hospital? Somewhere else completely? Thanks.

Oh I see. I didn't realize that it meant you had to go in person. I wonder could you a pay a personal assistant service to go do it in advance. If you WAnt the stuff immediately that is. If you had a List ready, maybe that wouldn't be too costly. You'd still have the issue of getting them the money to pay for the stuff though. Maybe a call to such a company might give some insight.... Wow! April! Cool! Best of luck. I hope it all goes smoothly. Keep us informed ( if you have time 🙂 )

Kate - you must register your kids details. You can do it online here when the time comes. You'll need yours and your child's PPS #

... citizens doing the same thing. And you are right that it is certainly much easier than bringing a spouse to the US - it WAs a ton of work when I came here 15 years ago. @dorzak - Hi David, as a Danish citizen it is also (much!) harder to bring a non-EU spouse to Denmark than to another EU country.

Liam, Thank you! Wow that List is very long!! I am sure that after some time both my husband and I will find work. Just the unknown are making me a bit anxious right now... Moving is just one big (exciting!) unknown 🙂

Hi Sinead, welcome to the site. I'm not overly familiar with the medical set up in the UK, but I have a feeling that it may be better there than in Ireland for a person with a long term condition. Eligibility for a medical card in Ireland is based on your income level. They means test each application. Here's a quote taken directly from HSE.ie : "Medical card eligibility is based on an assessment of means. To qualify your weekly income must be below the income threshold. Any income, savings, investments and property (except for your own home) are taken into account in the means test." I'd suggest reading all the eligibility information at this link Liam

Hi all, a very brief account of myself - I left Dublin back in 1968 to see the world. That's now all done, kids grown up and as my business www.ukrsa.com has already spread to Ireland I am strongly considering selling up in Norwich UK and moving maybe to Wexford. I can run the business as easily from Ireland though I would need to use the ferries a lot, hence the Wexford connection (Rosslare) My house could sell for twice what a good 4 bedroomed house will cost in Wexford, so that's good. I would arrive with my Scottish wife and our pet dog. I will post elsewhere re my "shopping List" of issues to discuss. I have been so long out of Ireland that I don't really feel comfortable there when I run some training courses all over Ireland. So much has changed, could I really fit back in? Liam