Expats in Ireland! Interviews With People Living And Working In Ireland

Expats in Ireland are privileged to experience firsthand the culture and traditions for which the country is famous. Making new friendships with the quirky Irish people, visiting historic destinations, observing unusual traditions...life on the Emerald Isle can indeed be as rich as ale, and that's no blarney!

Sharp eye on Ireland

Life in Ireland hasn't been smooth sailing for the Brazilian expat in this interview. Here, our interviewee talks about making a living, the cost of living in Ireland, perceptions of local behavior, and plans for the future.
 
 

A place to call my own: A Spanish expat living and working in Ireland

What is expat living like for María, a Spaniard who moved with her boyfriend to Ireland three years ago? Here she shares aspects of her expat life there, like how she found a job, her perceptions of the Irish, and the cost of living in Dublin. She also gives some tips you might find useful if you're planning on moving to Ireland.
 
 

Mr. Ulster: Working for a cohesive Northern Ireland society

Working for a cohesive Northern Ireland society, that's one of the things Mr. Ulster, an American expat, is most passionate about. As a long-term resident there -- more than a decade already -- he's well-placed to share information and advice that people considering moving to Northern Ireland would find most helpful. Read on to learn about Mr. Ulster's observations about local employment prospects, housing costs, and the political climate.
 
 

Beth is an American freelance writer living with her husband in Dublin, Ireland

Beth, an American expat, seems like she's living such a full life in Dublin, Ireland. Here, she shares many of the things she enjoys about living there: the friendly community, volunteer work that she does, the plethora of recreational options, and many more. She also gives some useful tips on meeting other people and finding a job in Ireland.
 
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Beth Morrissey

A view of expat life in Dublin, Ireland through the eyes of American student Macoosh

Pursuing her MA degree while living in Dublin, Ireland, is part of the dream of this American woman who calls herself Macoosh--and now she's living that dream. Here, she shares a bit of her experiences in Ireland: how she makes a bit of extra cash, what it's like to live alone in another country, the high cost of living, and how much she appreciates the slower pace of life.
 
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Macoosh

Konrad is enjoying more than just his internship in Dublin, Ireland

Born in Lodz, grew up in Paris, fell in love with Dublin – this is one way to describe Konrad’s life at this point. Some aspects of living in Ireland could use a bit of improvement, but for Konrad, the money he earns, the open-minded people, and of course, Guinness beer, are just some of the reasons to enjoy life in the “Silicon Valley of Europe.”
 
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Konrad Florczak

Insights of Norwegian plant manager Knut on what life is like for an expat in Ireland and Thailand

Knut, a Norwegian executive, has extensive experience as an expat in Ireland and Thailand. Here, he shares his observations and tips for living in those two countries. Knut’s story is an excellent example of how East meets West and vice-versa.
 
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Knut Skaar

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