How can I move to Ireland?

Question

I am a American and Part Irish and I would like to move to Ireland when I'm older. I am 17 Years old and I'm still in High School but I do not have a job yet and I'm looking for a job right now but no luck yet.

I would like to move to Ireland because I think the place looks peaceful and it looks like a beautiful place to live.

I am planning a to go there for my Senior year trip with friends to explore the place and such and I would like to live there when I get the money and I don't know how much I would need to move over there.

I would need to know how much money I would need and I would like to know which place/city is the best place to live and would I need a Passport to go?

Anyone who can tell me any good information I would be appreciated and please do not leave rude comments.

Answer 1

get on a plane and GO!

Answer 2

"I would like to move to Ireland because I think the place looks peaceful and it looks like a beautiful place to live."  Those are not realistic reasons to want to move to any country, you need to grow up a bit more and come to Ireland when you are older and have something to offer as you won't last five minutes.

Answer 3

There's plenty of jobs in Ballydung at the moment.

And High School The Musical is only shockin popular. You'll fit right in!

Answer 4

Pay no heed to the last comment. Of course, the streets are not paved with gold, but if it is what you want you should check it out. Where do you want to go? I love the west coast but the sea - nothing like it in the world. If you can survive in the US, you can survive in Ireland, but you'll need a job.

Answer 5

Yes, you would require a passport to go to Ireland. But I hate to shatter your dreams - to us Irish, you'll be American. Sorry. Not being rude here, being realistic.

At the moment, the US dollar is weak, so it's about $1.60 to €1. Plus things are at least twice as expensive as their equivalents in the US. Do the maths. Also, check out the public transport systems (www.buseireann.ie and www.irishrail.ie) and see how much they cost. If you are under 21, you are not likely to be allowed to hire a car.

Be aware also that you cannot use a credit card that's in someone else's name outside of the US.

By all means come and visit, but you need to realise something - like everywhere else, Ireland has traffic issues, infrastructure issues, social problems. It's not the idyllic fairytale land presented in the Disneyfied version, it's a real place. Try and stay for at least a month, and try to be on your own where you can, and not cushioned by your friends. And be prepared for some radical cultural differences.

You'd need a source of income if you want to live in Ireland, and the best thing to do is go to university and get some kind of recognisable qualification.  

Answer 6

You would need a passport and if you want to get a job legally you need a work visa (check with the Irish embassy or consulate nearest to you), although there is a chance you might get a temporary job while you're on your tourist visa, in a bar or restaurant's kitchen... but I suggest you come over with an updated CV, proper visa and lots of patience! It's not as easy as it was to get a job.

You can start checking out the job market on recruitment websites like jobs.ie, monster.ie, recruitireland.com, loadzajobs.ie, irishjobs.ie...

Re the money... if you come to visit take into account that public transport is expensive - as an example, the bus from Cork to Waterford (less than 100 miles) is 25 euro, and the train from Cork to Dublin is 60 euro. A hostel can cost you about 20-30 euro a night. Lunch 5-10 euro, dinner 15-30 euro, a pint of beer 4-5 euro, a cocktail 9-10 euro. Make sure you're over 18 when you come (or at least bring a fake ID!) or they won't let you in the pubs at night, or buy drinks at the supermarket.

If you come to live, rent for a room in a shared apartment in Dublin is outrageously expensive... like 100 euro a week for a single bed sharing the room with someone else in a dodgy neighbourhood! Cork and other cities are way less expensive but it's not as easy to get a job. If you shop for food in Lidl, Aldi or Tesco you can probably live comfortably enough on 30-40 euro a week. Clothes are fairly cheap too, but more expensive than the US. As for the entertainment, see below about the prices for drinks... then cinema tickets are 8-10 euro, major concerts 60-70 euro, but there is a lot of free entertainment... excellent live music in the pubs, people-watching and window-shopping in Grafton Street...

Hope this helps!