@sanbo
Irish citizen
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About me
Irish, Married with children
Speaks English
Registration: 11 August 2010
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living in stresa/ lake majora by sanbo
Hi anyone with kids living in stresa or surrounding neighbourhoods. I would like to know what its like and how to form connections.
Hi, I have an apartment there at the moment and hoping to move there for a few months initially but only because my daughter is at primary school here in Ireland and it would be mainly for school holidays. She is 10. I would like to know from those ... Read More
living in stresa/ lake majora
Hi anyone with kids living in stresa or surrounding neighbourhoods. I would like to know what its like and how to form connections. Read More
The ideal Expat Destination by beppi
I have seen numerous discussions on this and other forums about where to relocate to and which criteria to apply in the decision. Many of the opinions were from unexperienced wanna-be expats in search of "the good life", based on (often ...
I suppose you are never going to be the expat that belongs( treated equally to the native) you will always be a blow in, no matter how long you have lived abroad or how many friends you make. That is one aspect that one has to accept. You might have ... Read More
The ideal Expat Destination by beppi
I have seen numerous discussions on this and other forums about where to relocate to and which criteria to apply in the decision. Many of the opinions were from unexperienced wanna-be expats in search of "the good life", based on (often ...
HI beppi I think you could not have said it better and you have covered most of what people need to understand when relocating. I find so much ignorance in people and asking the same thing over and over and not doing their homework when it comes to ... Read More
Working in Ireland by CaseyH
Hi all. I am a South African citizen and would like to move to Ireland. I am a highly qualified teacher with several degrees. I understand that teaching is on the Critical Skills list and I need a written job offer to apply for a work permit. Does ...
HI I am surprised to hear teachers are on the critical skills list. I just spoke to a friend who is a teacher and from what I understand its some crazy affair with how teachers are granted posts. Many teachers are in temporary posts, waiting for ... Read More
Childs schooling by Davidmc196
Ok , not sure if anyone out there can help with this one ... but am in the process of applying for visa's for my wife and son to join me her in Ireland from the Philippines , Ashley is 7 soon to be 8 and I have been looking for a school in ...
Hi David I understand you want the best for your family but I would not worry too much about the language issue. I have seen kids thrive with very little english. Kids are more resilient than what you might think. I know you want the best in ... Read More
Childs schooling by Davidmc196
Ok , not sure if anyone out there can help with this one ... but am in the process of applying for visa's for my wife and son to join me her in Ireland from the Philippines , Ashley is 7 soon to be 8 and I have been looking for a school in ...
Hi If I can drop my penny in. I am not sure about your perception of how catholic schools are run but they are only catholic in name not practising the faith/ teaching as should be. That's my opinion anyway. My daughter is at one of those ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
To that my dear kerryspirit all i have to say, such a place does not exist, utopia! If you find it let me know. If you are a believer you will only find the perfect place in the hereafter, heaven, eternity. enjoy this wonderful summer, Gods gift to ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Kerryspirit I do agree with you on all counts. I think it is symptomatic of all countries and cultures you might relocate to . That is why we expats have to support one another because we are coming into a country as adults with our own cultural ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi You should have no problem to move back to ireland if you have an irish passport. Your family should have no problem to move here. You could work immediately and your wife by virtue of your status. sanbo Read More
Canadian moving to Ireland by Mtllady
Hi everyone, I'm a 29 yr old Canadian looking to relocate in Ireland this fall/winter. I was wondering if anyone would be able to guide in the right direction for a good head hunter or recruitment agency. 8 years in the financial ...
Hi Plenty of finance jobs. Check out the irish jobs websites. Just type in your job title and you will get to websites. Read More
Jobs for truck driver by Thobsg
Thank you very much for the information that is shared is this platform. What are the job opportunities for someone with a South African code 14 license in Ireland? Thank you.
Hi virtually zero. Its not a skill that exist only in south africa. Its not a skill on the demand list. Jobs are hard to find in ireland. They just require specialist skills. Check the jobs in demand in ireland. all the best. Read More
Is 27k per annum enough to live in Dublin ? by Julaina
Hello, I just got a job offer and the salary would be 27k per annum. I calculated on http://services.deloitte.ie/tc/Results.aspx and it seems the monthly salary would be 1932 euros. I also read that at the beginning, before I register in the ...
Hi It depends on where you want to live. Now I am not sure you can get a room for less than 800 in dublin. Maybe somewhere in the back end of dublin far from transport. Will you have a car? Public transport can be expensive on a monthly basis. You ... Read More
How much salary is enough in Ireland by butterfly18
Hoping you're all in great condition guys! I would like ask those who are living in Ireland specially in rural areas like Monaghan ( although I'm not really sure if that's really part of their rural) Is salary of €45k gross per ...
I think wicklow is another option to concider. It is close to dublin for the airport commute and you can find a quiet spot with beautiful vistas. I live in wicklowtown. Its on the east coast by the sea. If you enjoy hill walking wicklow is the ... Read More
Renting Before Buying in Ireland by PeterOR
I was born in Ireland, but have lived most of my life in the UK. Now that I have retired, my wife and I would like to move back to live in Ireland. Before we purchase a property, however, we would like to rent for perhaps 6-9 months to enable us to ...
Hi Daft and myhome.ie are the big websites for property searches and if you find that expensive not sure where else you can go, Rental is over the roof expensive at the moment. I think its cheaper out west, i hope but what are you looking to spend ... Read More