Do the Irish welcome the British when they move to ROI?

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cenfath26

There are loads of English people living in Ireland, I'm from Cork and there are quite a few British people around where I live. I don't think anyone takes any notice of the nationality difference.

Children will fit in anywhere they're way more flexible than adults and i know of a good few English kids who've come to schools I've taught in, and they'll be fine after a few days, just as if they'd gone to another school in England. You'll find the education system here different in a lot of ways to England, so that might be a culture shock at first (you buy your child's books yourself; there aren't any school dinners, only packed lunches, and most schools have a healthy eating policy so no chocolate, fizzy drinks, crisps etc; phonics may be taught differently).

The Irish language is taught throughout the day, both as a separate time-tabled subject, and for greetings, instructions etc. Kids always pick it up really easily, I've had kids from a variety of Eastern European countries who can speak as much Irish as English for the first few weeks!

Helen Kitty

im irish and sorry to hear that people have put these doubts in your mind, Ireland is now such a multicultural country that you may find yourself blending in without any interference. unfortunately there are ignoramuses who know nothing about "the troubles" but feel the need to blame them on every british person they come across, there are however other people with sense who welcome any new neighbours. hope you arent too put off, and dont worry about youre school-going-child, they have an advantage over many foreign children in our schools - they already speak english.

lncrcrn

it depends where you are moving to. but Ireland has moved on alot in the last 10-15 years and cork has a a large British community.I live next door in kerry, we have very good friends who come from london and moved here about 7 years ago. they came on a holiday, loved it so much that they stayed. they have daughter who was 9 year's old at the time who belive or not still has her english accent. she blended in with out any problems. they both work and have never encountered any problems because they are english. they are involved fully with the local community and are involved with the schools P.T.A and tidy towns commitee. I hope you do make the move, Ireland is a friendly place and and your child will love it here. i hope you enjoy your move

Zoo Station

Yes, Ireland is very much a multicultural country at this stage and people from all 4 corners of the world successfuly integrate in the country.You should have no worries particularly as there is no language barrier to overcome.

submissivmsle36

hi you
i live in cork city Ireland and i dont dont know who has been telling you them stories as the English people have always been welcome here in cork city and cork county in all of Ireland for that matter

Grace

Not at-all!!! We love brits!! ye're a great laugh!!
Only messin, nope believe me, ye'll have no bothers settling in here!!

I go to school, and there lots of girls in my class english, they had no problems settling in!!

braindead_and_happy

I dont think you should have any problems. Yes, Irish people in general blame English people for everything, when they're drunk especially, but it's usually in a good humoured way. If you can take a bit of slagging its fine really. It's like someone from Wales moving to northern England, there's some tension over the mining history but nothing serious.
Generally speaking, people will alternate between making jokes and enjoying your accent. School shouldnt be a problem these days, with all the Eastern Europeans schools have become much more PC. 10 years ago, it was a very different story, especially in history class, but it's improved drastically. If you walk around with an English rugby jersey on, you will get funny looks and some comments but usually nothing nasty. And its very easy to shut them up with some good sports stats!
All in all, dont worry about it. Soon enough, you'll give as good as you get, and that will make locals respect you even more.

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