Moving to Ireland in one week!
Jul 7th 2016, 10:17 pm
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Moving to Ireland in one week!
Hi,
We are a well traveled family of six who will be arriving in Ireland next week to start a new adventure!
We are British citizens who have lived in the Uk, Australia and most recently Scotland. We have four young children and are in the fortunate position of having secured employment and housing. Additionally the children are also allocated school placements come September.
So, the reason for posting is? Now we have the basics in place what advice can anyone offer us in terms of making a positive start to our new life?
Any advice on the best bank? Any help with getting involved with our new community? broadband providers? Mobile phone service providers? based on your own experiences?
We are moving to Co. Donegal and look forward to hearing from anyone who can offer us some further advice!
Regards,
TomandRoz
We are a well traveled family of six who will be arriving in Ireland next week to start a new adventure!
We are British citizens who have lived in the Uk, Australia and most recently Scotland. We have four young children and are in the fortunate position of having secured employment and housing. Additionally the children are also allocated school placements come September.
So, the reason for posting is? Now we have the basics in place what advice can anyone offer us in terms of making a positive start to our new life?
Any advice on the best bank? Any help with getting involved with our new community? broadband providers? Mobile phone service providers? based on your own experiences?
We are moving to Co. Donegal and look forward to hearing from anyone who can offer us some further advice!
Regards,
TomandRoz
Jul 9th 2016, 9:10 am
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Re: Moving to Ireland in one week!
Please bear in mind you will need to consider private health insurance as the Irish medical system does not compare with the NHS. We have typical waiting lists of 1.5 years to see a consultant.
Jul 9th 2016, 9:37 am
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Hi, Thanks for your reply. Yes also sorted as well. With a young family it was fairly high on the to-do list!
Jul 17th 2016, 5:06 pm
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Well, that's it. House is packed just waiting for the lorry to turn up first thing in the morning, and it's Ireland here we come!
Jul 17th 2016, 7:12 pm
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I am being nosey - how will you earn your daily bread ?
Jul 17th 2016, 7:14 pm
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I'll be following along here too, I'm moving back home with my American wife next year!
Jul 17th 2016, 11:56 pm
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Jul 19th 2016, 9:38 pm
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Hi,
Well, that's us landed and nearly unpacked. In what I must say has been some truly spectacular weather! also we have so far received a very warm welcome.
We now have a lot of re-adjusting to do and get everyone settled in.
Regards,
TomandRoz
Well, that's us landed and nearly unpacked. In what I must say has been some truly spectacular weather! also we have so far received a very warm welcome.
We now have a lot of re-adjusting to do and get everyone settled in.
Regards,
TomandRoz
Jul 20th 2016, 6:33 am
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Congratulations and you couldn't have picked a better day, although people were already complaining about the heat
. Back to normal today, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the adventure. Only been to Donegal once, but seemed like Donegal Town was a very friendly place and the beaches around there are amazing.
Jul 20th 2016, 8:41 pm
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Congratulations and you couldn't have picked a better day, although people were already complaining about the heat. Back to normal today, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the adventure. Only been to Donegal once, but seemed like Donegal Town was a very friendly place and the beaches around there are amazing.
. Back to normal today, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the adventure. Only been to Donegal once, but seemed like Donegal Town was a very friendly place and the beaches around there are amazing.Hi, I too was cursing the heat! but back to normal today. Yes very, very friendly everyone has made us feel very welcome. Just need to get our heads around the waste collection process, not so straight forward as Oz or the UK.
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TomandRoz
Sep 5th 2016, 10:13 pm
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Best of luck with your move.
Feb 24th 2017, 9:02 am
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Hi
We are 99% moving to NW ireland in the near future, also in Cornwall atm....How was your move? Sorry to ask but im having AARRGGHHH moments....any advice would be fab xxxx
We are 99% moving to NW ireland in the near future, also in Cornwall atm....How was your move? Sorry to ask but im having AARRGGHHH moments....any advice would be fab xxxx
