... home, where our children and grandchildren are, and Ireland, a place we connected with so strongly. I have several questions that I'm hoping someone can help me with. 1. How long can we stay in Ireland during a visit? 2. Can we bring our dogs with us for our longer visits? 3. Do you have any suggestions on getting in touch with and building a working relationship with a realtor? 4. Any suggestions on the best Area to purchase a cottage? We would probably consider renting it to vacationers when we aren't visiting, so we would probably also need info abo ...

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 ...

Hi Jordan, $1000 honestly doesn't seem all that bad. I know plenty of people who have paid over 2k from the US to Ireland. You're not really missing a better option. A long haul flight is the best WAy, even though you could go by sea if you WAnted to spend the time doing so. I personally have not had a dog fly out of Chicago, but have from numerous other airports. Generally, you'll either drop them off with the pet handler company, somewhere near the airport, or you may take them straight to the airlines cargo Area yourself. I've done both. It just depend ...

Liam. I am new to forum. I'm not moving back but I need to send about 6-8 large boxes from San Francisco bay Area to West if Ireland. Even port to port would work. Does anyone in forum have any recommendations and advice. I am getting quotes ranging from 600 to 6000! Sea shipment is OK but I WAnt a decent ship company who will include all costs on both ends. Also any idea of customs issues in Dublin? Or tips? Thanks so much in advance for any help! John

@cfinegan , thank you so much for your response. This really helps me better understand what to expect in the process - we will be doing the process in a rural Area. I'll be updating as we go along!

@dorzak - are you saying that even if someone moves to Ireland, they may need to maintain a health plan in the US? If that's the case, I'm sure it must be only for emigrants who are not planning on moving permanently out of the US. re:taxes - unless you're personally well-versed in the Area of expat taxes, I highly recommend getting professional help. Based on what David says above, it's not something to mess around with.

When we were in school, at around age 15/16, it WAs very common for kids to go away to a Gaeltacht Area for a couple of weeks or so. It WAs almost like a rite of passage. Although not required, it WAs very useful for topping up on language skills. Your daughter is a bit younger than that, and I'd imagine not as likely to get up to the kinds of things most teens do. As with teen trip away from home for teenagers, there WAs a fair bit of messing around. I can definitely understand your hesitation to send her away. I'd be the same. It's kind of an odd requirem ...

Hi all, My name is Danny, I'm in my early 30s and I am an Irish citizen born in Co. Antrim but spent the majority of my life in Scotland and England. I'm currently living and working in London and planning to move back to Ireland, hopefully to Dublin Area in about two years' time (aiming for summer 2019, after saving enough money for the big move and to tide me over until I find permanent employment and somewhere to live). I have friends in Dublin so I think the best plan is to rent a flat there with one or two friends while job-hunting. I have 10 years of experience in accountancy and am currently studying business management in accounting with Open University (moving won't affect my studies, I think). I have been doing a bit of research but still can't find anything on how much it would cost roughly to move my flat stuff over to Ireland. Any website suggestions? Or any other tips and advice welcome! 🙂 Go raibh maith agat! 🙂

... with the positions I apply for and they are well within my capabilities and level of experience. I have over 7 years experience in office administration and I'm a part qualified accounting technician (as they are known in Ireland) and I would have hoped to have received at least an interview invitation during this time, but sadly none have come my WAy. I check all the common job sites (jobs.ie, irishjobs.ie, ie.indeed.com) and I have been in contact with several agencies (La Creme, CPL, FRS, Brightwater). I am starting to seriously consider moving to I ...

... 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 ...