How nice is ireland?

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Orla C

I strongly advise waiting a few years, getting some sort of an education first, then moving over for a year, or as part of an exchange programme, especially if you've never been here. Also, please be aware that the cost of living in Ireland has risen astronomically, and it is now almost impossible to find inexpensive accommodation in some parts of the country that is habitable.

As Irish, I travelled to the US when I was 20, and found it an incredible culture shock. I found it very difficult to find people with similar interests and mindsets to my own, and that made for an incredibly lonely four months. It put me off the place so much that I have never gone back.

It might be a similar experience to you, please realise this. Yes, it's cold, and right now it's very wet - we are not having a good summer in terms of weather, what with flash floods ...

You speak of economic troubles, and living where people are nicer ... I'm afraid I'm going to have to call a reality check here, and tell you that you probably couldn't afford to live where people are nicer, as you'd need a car, and that's expensive too.

So to answer your question, no, Ireland would not be a place to move to when you're 18 or so. Do your college, get some sort of useful qualification, and then look into moving here.

Soul Jacker

I don't mean to bust your bubble but it will probably be much harder to find a job at 18 than back home. (I'm guessing your form somewhere in Britain because of the way you spelt mum).

Ireland is experiencing the same down turn in the economy as Britain so not only will you find the same problems searching for work here but without the same support you would experience back home from your family.

I think Ireland is a lovely place to live so much so that I returned home after living and working in Madrid after 2 years.

I found it very exciting living and working abroad and I'd highly recommend you try the experience however I would not have got my job in Spain without my degree. At 18 I'm not sure I could have made the move, you have to take so much into consideration, work, study, a temporary or permanent place to live. Only you can decide if your ready but I would strongly recommend that decide whether you've taken your education as far as you'd like before leaving.

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lol My detective skills let me down again! Can I ask why you do not spell mum mom? just curious.

The fact that you're from the States only makes the points Orla outlined much more eloquently than I did apply more.
Now not only do you have the problem of fending for yourself far from home you would have to sort out a work or study visa as well. Again I completely echo what Orla said if you really want to live abroad go for it but if you want it to become a reality (off your own bat) you must get yourself a trade or a third level diploma or degree.

Alexis

very

kelclsub

My bf loved it there :)

mark187

beautiful! I wish I had a chance to live there!

BritneySpearsFan

i have seen pics of ireland and it is gorgeous. you will love it!

mmm...stawberry muffins

i am from ireland and i live in ireland and i think you'll find that it's nice.
What part of ireland are you moving to? Some places aren't as nice as others.
And yes its very cold.
It flooded the day before yesterday....

Mrs Doyle

go to northern ireland!!it is cool. :P
but if u hearts set on the south, then it is very nice,ive been there before.People are friendly too.
I dont think it matters how old you are..If you don't know anyone,it will be daunting but go for it.

MadeInIreland

I love living here! you will settle in very easily and will be welcome because irish people are generally very friendly and very proud of their history and culture, and dont forget during the famine a lot of people had to emigrate so they know what its like. The schools are regarded as one of the best in europe (well thats what i hear anyway). At the minute the price of houses are very low because during our economic boom over the last decade so many were built but now no-ones buying.
Ireland weather isnt as bad as people let on, its just we gat the good weather at the wrong times of the year! During the summer is usually wet, winters are mild and wet but not very cold, around february we usually get a week of snow, and april and may are usually dry and warm (about 20-25degrees celsius). Yeah its a good place to move to at that age because the nightlife is good nd there are loads of colleges to go to if you want to.
Its great! the best thing about it is gealic football!
Donegal till i die!

Jake M

Ireland is excellent! Very beutiful, cultural, and above all proud. I would say that Ireland isn't as "booming" as places like england or germany, but it is an experience in it's own. Since the IRA settled things with england (more or less) it should be a safe place to live.

LiveLaughLove

Not sure where you are from. I'm from the U.S. and I absolutely loved my 5-week trip to Ireland a few years back, but I don't think I would live there. While the way of life is very similar, it is also very different from life here. Additionally, wasn't a huge fan of the food --- which is trivial I know.

I would say take an elongated trip there before deciding to move there which is a pretty big decision.

As far as age, it is a pretty young country so that might be good for a 18-19-year-old as many people leave the country before getting too awfully old, at least at this point in history.

Flying mop dog

Schools - Good
Homes - Expensive
Jobs - Non-existant at the moment
Weather- Yes it does tend to be cold but also wet

It does have some fantastic scenery depending on where you are but at the moment we are at the start of a recession.

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