Expat Guide to Living in Limerick

Whether you're already living in Limerick or preparing to move to Limerick, our Expat Guide to Living in Ireland offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Limerick. For answers to specific questions, visit our Ireland Forum to talk with expats in Limerick.

Culture Shock in Limerick, Ireland

A woman who relocated to Limerick for work shares that she's experienced some culture shock, but it hasn't been significant. She has found it hard to make plans with women on the weekends, because most Irish women stay home and let their husbands go out to have fun.

More Culture Shock Reports for Limerick

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Limerick handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Limerick:

Culture Shock in Limerick, Ireland

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More Living in Limerick Reports

What are people's priorities in Limerick - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Limerick:

Living in Limerick, Ireland

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Limerick? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Limerick? Help others moving to Limerick by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Limerick with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Limerick, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Limerick. If you are already living in Limerick, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring 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 Limerick by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Limerick? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Limerick by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Limerick? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Limerick? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Enniscorthy, Ireland

An expat in Enniscorthy, County Wexford in Ireland offers a colorful culture shock report. He is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland and offers some great information about the details of moving to Ireland.

An Expat Discusses Living in Tubbercurry, Ireland

An expat living in Tubbercurry, Ireland (aka Tobercurry) talks about residency requirements, finding work in or near Tubbercurry, cost of living and more. She and her husband love being retired in Tubbercurry and appreciate how welcoming the locals are to outsiders.

10 Tips for Living in Ireland

Expats living in Ireland say that the transition from tourist to expat is not as easy as one would think -- from challenges making friends with the Irish to the rainy, gloomy weather. Expats who make the effort and take their time are rewarded with life-long Irish friends and a love of Ireland.

How an Expat Retiree Fought to Stay in Ireland

Expat retirees David and Maura Woods were given 7 days notice to leave Ireland. David shares his story, why they were asked to leave, and how they found a way to stay in the adoptive land they love.

Expat retirees David and Maura Woods were given 7 days notice to leave Ireland. David shares his story, why they were asked to leave, and how they found a way to stay in the adoptive land they love....

5 Tips for Tech Jobs in Dublin

Expats in the tech industry in Dublin live in one of the most vibrant tech economies in the world. Ireland's favorable tax policies and other factors have made "Silicon Docks" a magnet for tech firms of all sizes.

12 Expats Talk about Living in Ireland

Expats in Ireland talk about meeting people, expat life, cultural blunders and more. Some expats find it hard to make real friends and become part of community life.

Expats in Ireland talk about meeting people, expat life, cultural blunders and more. Some expats find it hard to make real friends and become part of community life....