Whether you're already living in Cork or preparing to move to Cork, our Expat Guide to Living in Ireland offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Cork. For answers to specific questions, visit our Ireland Forum to talk with expats in Cork.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Cork handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Cork by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Cork - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Cork by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Cork? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Cork? Help others moving to Cork by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Cork with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Cork, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Cork. If you are already living in Cork, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Cork by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Cork? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Cork? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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12 Expats Talk about Living in Ireland
Healthcare in Ireland
Expats in Ireland face very specific timelines and rules when it comes to getting healthcare in Ireland. It's important to understand how this will impact your journey and your individual health before you decide to move to Ireland.
Moving to Dublin
Expats are moving to Dublin in increasing numbers. Over the course of the last few decades, Ireland has emerged as a formidable economic force, and Dublin has benefited greatly. Here are some basics for those expats considering moving to Dublin.
An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Tobercurry, Ireland
A expat in Tobercurry talks about how she and her husband chose to retire in Ireland - the more affordable lifestyle (living on less than $2,000 a month), Ireland's public healthcare system, finding a home through an Estate Agent, enjoying walking everywhere and not needing a car, the sense of safety and more. She cannot stress enough that anyone thinking about retiring in Ireland research diligently and seek the advice of other expats.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Tobercurry, Ireland
A retired couple, who first gave retirement in Florida a try, found that Ireland has a much lower cost of living and enjoyable lifestyle. They miss their family and friends, but appreciate that modern technology helps them see their grandkids regularly. They talk about the research they did, how they chose Tobercurry and what living in Ireland is like.
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