I am looking to move to Galway, dublin, cork, or belfast ireland next year. Need info please!?

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lyndsayc1984

I live in Dublin, and I love it, although it is very expensive. I don't know much about Belfast or Cork, but Galway is beautiful and a lot cheaper to live in (although bear in mind Ireland as a country is still pretty expensive overall).

All citizens speak English - most of them, myself included, can't actually speak Irish.

The currency is the euro in the Republic (where Galway, Cork and Dublin are).

Transportation in Dublin is quite good, relatively speaking - if you have a car, then it can be a nightmare, although I find the buses and the Luas (tram) good. There's bus lanes through a lot of the suburbs, so access to the city centre is relatively fast.

Food is varied - usually quite expensive, but grocery shopping can be okay if you shop around. Eating out can be quite costly, but again, it depends where you go - you'll find some all-you-can-eat deals in some pizza places, Chinese restaurants and so on.

There are a huge amount of different nationalities and religions here now, although this is a fairly recent phenomenon. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, although there are lots of others. Check out the Central Statistics Office website to get some more details, as well as info about population and so on.

Art galleries - in Dublin, there are only a few major ones, in particular The Hugh Lane Gallery and the National Gallery. There are lots of smaller ones all around the place, however, and on Stephen's Green, a park in the city centre, artists set up and sell their own work, most of which are Irish. This happens every Sunday, I think...

Clubs - some are very expensive - alcohol is quite pricey, although there are a few places that you won't have to pay into that have a late bar some nights.

Best and cheapest area - not in any of the cities you mentioned! Someone else gave the daft website, so you should have a look at that to get a better idea. It's a great resource.

murnip

If you want a big European city, go to Dublin. If you would prefer a smaller city, go to one of the others. Everyone speaks English. The currency is the euro (unless you go to Belfast, where it's the pound sterling). Public transport is nowhere near as cheap as it is in the rest of Europe, but it's OK. Traffic in Dublin is unbelievably bad. It's bad in the other cities too, but worse there. Catholicism is by far the biggest religion, followed by other Christian religions and Islam. There is a large number of immigrants from eastern Europe all over the country, and from Africa and China mainly in Dublin. Art galleries and clubs are fine. Property prices are extremely expensive everywhere, especially in Dublin. See http://www.daft.ie for properties for rent or sale.

Galway is the best city in ireland to move to for many reasons. It's relatively small but has everything a larger city has to offer. It's a young city too and that means there is a fantastic social scene. There are lots of clubs, catering for all your needs. It's multi-cultural society with lots of different nationalities living here. Art galleries are plentiful but wouldn't be on a par with dublin. The cheapest place to rent an appartment or house is Doughiska, pronounced do-ishka. There are lots of top quality restaurants and the public transportation is pretty good, though taxi's are quite expensive. It's enlgish speaking too so you shouldn't have any problems.

Feivel JPAA

Cork is nice because it is kind of large but has a small town feeling. Everyone speaks English. The English market is in Cork and is a great place to shop. Most people are Catholic but there use to be a Synaoguge there but I am not sure if it still is. There is a good hospital and apartments for rent but I don't know how they compare to Dublin or Galway. Belfast is in Northern Ireland and park of the UK so the rules and laws would be different and while the hostility has ended, there is a still a Protestant vs Cathlic issue there. Galway is probably the most beautiful. If you are looking for a job, Dublin is probably your best bet. Dublin also as the other religions besides Catholic although anywhere in Ireland Catholicism will be the primary religion.

bonikingv

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indigogirl1976

Hi...from all the cities you have said I would think Belfast or Glaway would be your best bet. Dublin is very very expensive and decent accomodation is very hard to find. You will also pay a lot for it and it will probably not be that good. You will not earn that much more working in Dublin than the other cities although you will have quite a lot of fun as it is a vibrant place and the people are nice (but no nicer than the people from the rest of Ireland). Cork is a little dull (sorry cork residents)...there is not as much to do there as in the other cities. Galway is a good palce to start...if you live there you will get decent accomodation at a good price and you will be able to walk or bike everywhere. Job prospects are good too. Belfast is a good choice...the accomodation is good and the jobs are good and it really is a city in the turn with new bars, cafes, coffee shops, clothing stores opening every week. It is also very safe....they really have moved on from their past...also...the health service is much better in the North of Ireland than the south...all the firends I have in Dublin come accross the border to visit the dentist and see a doctor as it is much more affordable. Belfast is a good pedestrian city too...you can walk everywhere and don't really need public transport...if you do...the systems are quite good. I hope this helps!

Rachel

Dublin is like London which is like Paris. And all are like New York City. It's a huge city - lots of cultures, lots of food. If you're not looking to be in the dark about the ways of the culture and the do's and dont's of Ireland, Dublin is your city. Plus, there's a pub every two feet. go wild.

But I have to warn you, it's not going to be cheap.. No Sirrey.

happytohelp

im from galway and i will say galway too. dublin is very very busy. we speak english all the time. euro is the currency transportation is regular on buses and taxis and cars. most people are catholic i think. chocolate is to die for and tradional irish dinners are yum! there are lots of apartments and houses but i cant give a price. sorry!

good luck! hope i helped!

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