I'm American desperately wanting to move to Ireland HELP?

Question

I have done a lot of research and am still convinced that it's the place for me and mine. I understand the cost of living but am used to living on less. I DO NOT want to be associated with the USA anymore. My family has been in the USA since the 14th century but it's time to get the h**l out before Bush makes us even more embarrassed

Answer 1

You can't get there from here.

Answer 2

Your family has been in the USA since the 14th century, that really is pretty remarkable........

Please do not come here until you learn to count

Answer 3

lovely place just do it

Answer 4

why?

Answer 5

Ahh go on just do it, though dont bother moving to somewhere like Dublin, every county in Ireland hates Dublin and with good reason, there all shitheads ( and it's really expensive) may try Co. Limerick or Co. Clare both places are beautiful and so are the people, I'm from Co. Limerick but am currently living in Co. Clare.

Ahh go on, come to Ireland it's bloody great craic!!!!

Answer 6

So what's the problem...just move!

Answer 7

You can start off by researching moving to Ireland at http://www.newtotown.ie , lots of information there on visas, accommodation, jobs, living costs etc.

Answer 8

changes to the EU rules for immigration have made this very diffcult.  You can go there but getting permission to work and reside permanently/long term if unlikely.  If you are a student, look for exchange programs.  If you are a working adult, look for companies based in Ireland and apply.  You'll need an employer to sponsor you in order to get a work permit.

Answer 9

Listen man, do your research. Ireland is no longer a cheap place to live, the days of fairies in the mist and maidens dancing at the crossroads are long gone. (The only fairies here today wear leather and love their mothers more than any other women ...)

If you have some sort of third level education, go to one of the job agency sites to check out how much you can expect with regard to salary. Then go to a property website and see how much you will have to pay to get a mortgage. Then go to one of the grocery store websites - dunnes stores, for example - and see how much you will be able to afford to eat.

You might be in for a shock.

Answer 10

Dont worry so much mate! im from Northen Ireland not the republic of ireland but what ever u do mate do not live in the north of ireland as there are fights over protestants and cathloics. But republic of ireland is good as ive been there a few times plus the irish r the freindlist in the world!

Answer 11

Yeah have to agree with you about bush. Ireland is the place to be good luck

Answer 12

well the best place to live in the world is Ireland..so i say man go for it..follow your heart whereever it takes you!!

Answer 13

desperate to get out of here for college! i say go for it! think i may have to stay local make some money then go after, but if your ready now, then go for it!!! couldnt imagine anything better!!

Answer 14

You didn't prove much information, but I'd start with a long visit if you haven't already.  A beautiful place, but daily life can have many differences.  If you haven't tried it for a while, I'd do that first.  Then I think you'd want to secure a job, that would be a good starting point.

Good Luck!

Answer 15

As with anywhere, living in Ireland is a different ball game to enjoying a holiday in Ireland. You haven't told us much about yourself or where in Ireland you plan to stay, but you certainly seem to have made up your mind to go.

I'm Irish and my husband and I left Ireland 2 years ago. Ireland was not for us, as we both seemed to work every hour God sent us, and we still couldn't afford more than a one bedroomed apartment in Dublin.

I would suggest to you that you take a couple of months in Ireland to test the water, before you move your family and belongings over. Also, I would read the Irish Times and Irish Independent online to give you a taste of the current affairs effecting the Irish.

http://www.ireland.com/

http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/

I wish you the very best of luck with your decision, and your future.

Answer 16

I heard on the radio that a lot of Americans want to come here now and they were thinking of setting up some exchange thing between them and Irish who want to go to the States.  Contact the Irish Embassy and they'll give you the info you need.  Its not a rehearsal so if it's something you want to really do, do it!

Good Luck.

Answer 17

My sister will shag anything, AND I MEAN ANYTHING! She would'nt batt an eyelid over accomadating you into her squalid run down drug den. She loves foreigners. You could be that man. She loves the craic, she's always up for anything and i mean anything.

Answer 18

just go u

Answer 19

you need to tell us more other than that just go

Answer 20

Follow your dreams, you should not have to live  with or do anything that is uncomfortable to you. Come to Ireland, the government is AS corrupt here but people are nice here and we love Americans because they love us!

Answer 21

If your moving to get away from the US.......it's not the place.... it was once said that Ireland is "Closer to Boston than Brussels".

Ireland has 1% of the EU population but accounts for 25% of US investment in the EU.....

Jobs, well paid jobs are primarily with US corporations, medical, pharmaceutical and software.

Check out myhome.ie this will give you an idea of locations and prices......average shoe box sized house €400,000 in Dublin, not much lower outside.

Healthcare is good, education is exellent and quality of life is good. Taxes are high, up to 42% plus social insurance of 7%.

Good locations outside of Dublin are Cork, Galway or if you want beauty head to Donegal.