Living in Ireland?

Question

I'm considering doing my student teaching in Ireland. I was wondering what it's really like in Ireland, not just what people thing of the place. What is there to do, eat, what the people are like. Things like that. Thanks in advance to all responses!

Answer 1

hi you

it not that i am Irish or from cork city Ireland is nice place to live in but coming as your are to do your student teaching i would stick to Dublin or cork till you get use to living in Ireland and Cork been the nicer and friendlier of the two we will welcome with open arm but stick to Dublin or cork till you get settle here Ireland there is nothing wrong with all the rest of Ireland but it is essayer to get around cork and Dublin till you know your way

Answer 2

My sister actually just did her student teaching over in Ireland! She LOVED it!!!!  She taught in a private, international school....many of the kids had moved due to their parents jobs as ambassadors or stuff like that.  She wants to move back there for a yr to teach.  I went to visit her there and it is a beautiful country.

There are lots of different tours you can through Dublin as well as long weekend trips. The country is small, so it's easy to see places.

The people are so friendly.  The pubs are great, everyone comes up and talks to you and wants to find out more about you. A lot of them play traditional Irish music.   It's a really nice environment, quite different than what we are used to living in the NYC area.  My sister stayed with a family in the suburbs of Dublin right along the coast....so pretty.  They have trains and buses, so it's easy enough to get around.

The food is pretty much the same as the U.S.  Shopping definitely lacks though.  A lot of the stores seemed very old-fashioned to me.....but there are a few cute, trendy boutiques in Dublin.

I would definitely recommend it!

Answer 3

You never said where you are from, which country should I to compare Ireland too?

Anyway, its a modern European country,with plenty of restaurants, shops etc.  Our main social scene revolves around the pub, concerts, gigs, (or maybe that's just mine, LOL)  I think we're still naturally a friendly people by comparison.   Its relaxed place to be, unless your stuck in the terrible traffic.

Answer 4

We just got back from a vacation there and I was kinda scouting out what it would be like to live there. It depends on where you are.

If you like night life and parties and stuff, go to either Galway or Dublin.

If you like old-style things (like horses and carts) go to the Aran Islands.

If you like rocks, sea, and boats, go to the coast.

All the shops/buisinesses are only open from about 8:30 or 9am to 5pm, after that the pubs open and there is usually music and funness in the pubs. You have to be 18 to drink.

The people depend on where you are. There are a lot of father/son buisnesses and, when we went, we hardly saw any teen girls- only adult women with elderly women and small children.

There's a lot of touristy places, and a lot of small towns. There is only Coke products and sometimes Dr. Pepper (which tastes a lot differently than the USA so watch out) or Pepsi cola.

In about every resteraunt there will be seafood chowder, homemade carrot soup, brown bread, and a Toasted Special (ham, cheese, tomato, and onion- REALLY good)

I had a really good time and would move there if I could.

Good luck!

-Molly

Answer 5

Well, i live in Ireland all my life !! and i think it is a great place, oh by the way what part of Ireland ?

At first you will be amazed by the extraordinary accent of irish people !! Down in cork there is a wonderful harbour and a lovely city...

There is lots of things to do... tourists wise such as : Phioniox park, Dail, Kingsail, Blarney Castle etc...  

Ireland is a lovely place and has amazing scenery !!! i hope you enjoy the green land....

And people here and very friendly well from my point of view and from where i am living !! :)

Oh the food I forgot .....well in Kingsail there is a lot of fish food and it would be the same in Kerry mainly Dingle...

We are also big on Toasted sandwiches !! and steak...

For the night life is pretty good most night clubs close at 3.....and you have to be 18 to drink.....

Also if you have any more questions about Ireland i will be happy to help !!! :)

Answer 6

Ireland is a small country with a population of about 4million.

Irish  people are friendly ,welcoming,with less crime compare to other countrys in the world.Apart from eating,ireland is noted for drinking alcohol.Most music concert takes place in dublin (state capital) from time to time.However,weather may be dissapointing,i.e no clear cut weather,mosly wet but no weather disasters.