I definitely agree with your last comment @dorzak With partial containers your goods are more likely to go missing or get damaged, and also they will get passed around quite a bit along the WAy. A FCL is more likely to make it in one piece. 2 hours to load/unload doesn't sound like much. Although if everything WAs boxed up, ready to go, and you had help, it might work. The 1/4 container wood crate sounds kinda pricey! @dxl we would welcome hearing your input if you find out any well recommended companies. Are there review sites that specialize in that so ...

... at says 2 hours to load and 2 hours to unload are included. Additional time loading is $100/hour. I have taken an interest in some of the containers that are complete containers that fit within a larger container. Here is a comparison of two recent quotes I have looked at - Wood Crate that is approximately 1/4 a container. Dropped off and allowed up to two weeks to load. Unloaded on arrival in Ireland. When I asked for a quote found out they don't drop off in my zip code. If I drive 1 hour I can load my items at their nearest partner WArehouse. Q ...

@dxl Hi David, most people who have commented on this forum have indicated some level of frustration with moving companies. Hidden fees, extremely long transport times, lost/broken items, etc. I have yet to hear glowing testimony. However, one commenter did offer some insight into shipping via USPS. It's worth checking out.

Liam, thank you for the shipping cost info, that is most helpful. We are moving from the East Coast and my husband WAs given a quote of about $1500 earlier this year. I WAs not aware that we would also have a destination fee in Ireland so will have to factor that in. David, I love your grandparents entrepreneurship... what a great WAy to cover your vacation costs. Kelsey, I found some information on VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) and transfer of residence here: My feeling is that you could not bring a leased car, but could bring a car that you have a ...

Hey Ann, My in-laws did it many years ago. I don't know any of the details re: costs etc, but I'm sure it can't be cheap to ship a car across the Atlantic. While in Ireland, you'll find plenty of people driving cars with the wheel on the 'wrong side'. All of Europe, besides ourselves and the UK, drive on the right. You'll find many tourists who came over by ship with their cars. Also, I've known people over the years who have bought cars on the continent, and brought them back to drive in Ireland. I'm not sure if you'll run in to any maintenance issues e.g. finding replacement parts and having higher cost Repair fees. Have you looked into the transport costs? I'd love to hear what it entails.

Make sure the house you plan to leave is Sold and paid for Make sure the house you are moving to has everything you need Make sure your medical needs can be met. Fact is that we had done the research before we moved. We made the effort to integrate from day one. Points if you are moving to rural Ireland, Introduce yourself at the post office that handles your mail, invest in a small generator before the winter (power cuts can happen and could take some time to fix), be sensible/practical about car choice. Remember your neighbours know the area better than you and have lists of maintenance/repair and get things done folk that will take you a long time to generate. Never be afraid to ask what seems like a stupid question it probably isn't.

You, Liam, are a Machine! With all the research iv done over the last few years this site and forum is by far the most helpful! Thank you a million times :*

You do not need accountant if you are applying as your dependent but need sponsor's financial paperwork bank statement etc . There is a facebook group where couple of Indians applied you can contact there . Also you can contact here Dependent Parents Visa – Ireland – Journey on Planet Earth (home.blog)

... get my mom for long term on stamp 0 here in dublin. She is living alone in India at the moment , my father passed away 4 years back so now i need to take care of her. My brother also take care of her as he visits every alternate weekend to see her but I WAnt to bring her here with me. I have been living in 2 bedroom apartment at the moment but if the move to my mom here requires a bigger one I can start to look for that. But in terms of finance I am quite ok to handle that for her including the medical etc. I am looking for some good accountant who migh ...

Hi all, My family and I are moving back to Ireland imminently. Last minute planning here! could some advise of the following: - will my US grill be ok to use in Ireland? i think i heard people say that propane tank fittings are different in ireland and thus makes no sense to bring a US one back to ireland? has anyone any experience or is there any type of adaptor device to transition to Ireland? - is there any value in bring back any type of small US electrical equipment? i know computers can be changed/dual use 110v-240v so things like that might be ok...but what about just very small kitchen electrics that might be useful (small oven / coffee Machine etc etc?) - i am not talking about fridges etc etc. - garden tools powered by battery...saws/edge clippers/shrub clippers type thing...anyone any experience of bringing those things to ireland and being able to charge them whilst there? thanks for any advice anyone can offer.. Kieran