Moving to southern Ireland?

Question

I'm currently living in England, I have an English passport. What I'm wondering is--

Do I need a working permit to work in Southern Ireland? And what websites tell about this.

Where would be the best placein Southern Ireland to go to live for a period of time? Don't particularly want to live in Dublin so am after suggestions- basically just differant people opinions.

Answer 1

Dont need a permit but get you social security sorted..

As for where to live. Check out anything alond the commuter belt to dublin..naas,newbridge,portlaoise..

I would recommend portlaoise or newbridge.Lived both places before and both have that town buzz without the dublin hustle and bustle...

Portlaoise is also a h**l of a lot cheaper to live and 50 mins from dub on train...

Answer 2

You don't need any work permit as EU members are entitled to live and work any where within the EU.

I would go on holiday and check out different areas in Southern Ireland.  

There are  many great places to live, it depends on what you want to do, whether you want to live in a town or city, inland or costal.

Check out the discoverIreland website for ideas.

Answer 3

No permit needed but do bring your ni details as you will need to apply for a pps number before you can work , you dont state your profession so its hard to suggest a place to live , a lot of people travel to Dublin daily to work , because of the high property prices , in the city , whatever you decide i hope you enjoy your stay .

Answer 4

no you dont need any permit, even before the e.u. irish people could work in the UK and british people could work in ireland. You can even apply for social welfare over here.

You will need to get a pps number (social security number). You'll need proof of address and your passport as a form of I.D. to get the pps

Answer 5

We just call it Ireland, mate, or the Republic. The other bit is referred to as Northern Ireland.

As an EU national, you don't need a work permit, all you need is a residency permit and you will be entitled to work. The red tape takes a couple of months to get sorted out but you can still work In Ireland in the meantime. I advise contacting the Irish Embassy or Consulate for more information regarding this.

Where to live? Anyplace outside of Dublin, but for jobs you need to be fairly close to large towns or other cities. You'll need a car if you don't live in a town or city, the public transport system is not good. If you are planning on using a computer network, make sure the area you're in actually has broadband - it hasn't reached many rural places in Ireland yet.

Answer 6

I moved from London to Co. Wicklow in my teens. Big difference between the two countries. It depends on what you are looking for. Some parts of ireland can be very isolating so I think it is best to have a personal form of transport and live fairly close to the bigger main towns to have access to shops etc, County Cork is a decent place...

Some villages only have a post office, a shop and a couple of pubs.

Ireland is much slower paced than England so if you enjoy the country side and being near cows ad sheep around pretty much every corner then you will have a great time. The air is much fresher too!

You don't need a permit by the way

Good Luck