Expat Guide to Living in Letterkenny

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

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Letterkenny handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Letterkenny by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Letterkenny - 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 Letterkenny by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Letterkenny? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Letterkenny? Help others moving to Letterkenny 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 Letterkenny with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Letterkenny, 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 Letterkenny. If you are already living in Letterkenny, 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 Letterkenny by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby in Letterkenny Reports

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Letterkenny? Below are some of the reports from expats in Letterkenny:

Having a Baby in Letterkenny, Ireland

Having a Baby in Letterkenny, Ireland

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Letterkenny? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Letterkenny? 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 North Tipperary, Ireland

An expat in North Tipperary talks about how she is adapting to expat life in Ireland. She appreciates the friendly shopkeepers, but has found that becoming part of the a small town community is a slow process.

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....