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Traveled to Ireland the first time in 2009 and immediately became enchanted with the place. After three more trips in the next three years, I spent a year researching the logistics of moving there and in Sept 2013, relocated to Kenmare, Co. Kerry. It was a superb experience and if not for the change in financial requirements and the inability to get my permission to remain renewed, I would still be there. I left in May 2016 and miss it fiercely. |
Permission To Remain: Do Your Homework!
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If you are making the move to Ireland as a retiree or person of independent means and you are not coming from an EU country, but from the US or Canada, there is much you need to know. (Continue Reading)
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Retiring in Ireland
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If you are receiving US Social Security, the Social Security Administration will pay the costs associated with direct deposit of your check to your bank account in Ireland. (Continue Reading)
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To Car or Not to Car?
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In less than 30 days, I'll be starting my new life as a retiree in Ireland. In planning this move, I had to figure out how I could cut corners and be able to live on Social Security. One of the major cost-saving cuts was the decision to not have a car. Now, coming from Southern California, this will surely be quite the shock to my system; however, I am actually looking forward to relying on my own two feet, a bicycle, and bus and train. (Continue Reading)
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Housing in Ireland
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I found the website daft.ie to be an invaluable tool when I was researching places to live in Ireland. (Continue Reading)
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Dublin Ireland Taxi
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Moving to Ireland? Trying to juggle lots of luggage? Me, too... but I found a taxi/pickup service called "Dublin Taxi Transfers" I think will help me a lot with my extra bags upon arrival in Dublin. (Continue Reading)
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