... a program in place to allow you to open one from overseas. The issue of investments is a little more complicated e.g. are you planning to bring 401k funds, do you WAnt to Set up a retirement account in Ireland etc... There are plenty of investment companies. None that I personally recommend, but one of the major ones is Irish Life. I'd recommend you read this info also,

Hello, dear compatriots. I have my dual Irish citizenship and passport so don’t have to concern myself with visas and the like. I will be relocating in the coming months from the US. I don't expect, but not certain, that I will end up permanently residing in Ireland. I have a budget that is better suited for less economically robust countries. However I know there are official/legal issues I must work out prior to living elsewhere in the EU. For instance, banking and financial representation. Also, medical health affiliations and associated documents and cards (I depend on a medication after having my thyroid removed). Must I have established residence prior to gaining access to these services? Anything I can accomplish before I Set out abroad? Anything any one could contribute to answering would be greatly appreciated. Or point me in the right direction? I plan on a month (is that sufficient?) in Dublin (or is another city ok for getting things done?) before Setting out to explore other EU options. If I feel at home in Eire perhaps I’ll stay put! I’m an artist and perhaps ‘The Dole’ would be an enticement. Thanks

... dogs. We have looked at WAles but Ireland seems more affordable and more relaxing . Our only reservation is the heath service in Ireland , we are both active but have ongoing illnesses that need prescription drugs every month. I've tried to research how much this will cost but it all seems very confusing. We don't mind paying it's just trying to work out how much it will Set us back for medical insurance and paying for prescriptions. Apart from that I'm looking forward to returning to my roots my maternal grandfather came from Drogheda originally. Thank you ...

Hi All, I've lived in the US for 26 years. My family and I are moving back to Ireland sometime in September 2017. House is under contract "Sold", We'll miss it. Getting a 40ft container, A 20 footer wouldn't do it. $1,000 more by the WAy. I applied for my US Citizenship in December of 2016. I got my interview notice for the end of August 2017. I've seen questions about getting US citizenship before moving back. What are the Pro's and Con's? Should or shouldn't I will the timing work out for me anyway.? Starting to write my resignation letter for the Co ...

Alexander, Those guidelines/rules are Set by the Central Bank of Ireland, so you won't find a bank that won't look for proof of affordability. Sorry to say. It is quite strict. Liam

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 there, We are moving back to Ireland in a few weeks after 11 years in the USA. I went to Set up international mail forwarding and realized its not as simple as on the opposite end (Ireland to USA). It seems USPS don't really do this!! Can anyone recommend a good mail forwarding service that doesn't cost an arm and leg? Thanks! ELaine

... along with my grandparents are all from Co. Cork. It has been a dream my whole life to live in ireland. I will be needing all information to help me on this move. Of course I have been gathering as much information on the web. I have been trying to understand the schooling and still not sure how to compare it to school here in the states. I currently live in WAshington state, but grew up in New Jersey, USA. I have been looking at Kilkenny area to live, but that is not Set in stone. I am hoping to get a lot of information from this site or ask questions. Th ...

@fionaz and anyone else having difficulty with this. I played around with Daft.ie today searching for rentals that will allow pets. If you go to their 'advanced search' option, you can choose that as one of your criteria in the search. As an example a search in Dublin city, with no other options Set, returned 65 results. Of course, other factors will limit your selection e.g. price, location etc, but at least it's a starting point.

... In my case my wife is a dual citizen she is irish/british. At the Airport we used her irish passport and my South Africa passport told the immigration officers we moving here and my passport WAs stamped with 90 days and on the stamp it said joining spouse. We read too much online delayed to register because we WAited for utility bills. I think the situation might be the same for you Carrie when we went to the immigration office to register. The first day we went there we asked if we had been given an appointment date then we said no. We were given an appoin ...