Rural Ireland
Sep 20th 2011, 4:46 pm
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Sep 20th 2011, 5:18 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
Fine by me. I'm asleep
Sep 20th 2011, 5:43 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
Who the **** is this Jonnolly - you sit there at the rich man's table pontificating a move to join us inbred fools. You won't fit here you bollox.
Sep 20th 2011, 8:56 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
What sort of welcome is that to give someone " with 100% Irish blood " contemplating a return to the aul' sod with his pockets bulging with untold drinking vouchers.
Why, if he sells all three mortgaged properties he could have as much as ... wait for it ... £50,000 to set up his new life in rural bliss.
A nice rundown old cottage by the sea which he'll do up cheaply, a quick stroll to the nearby pub while the second " missus " is preparing wholesome Irish victuals, a few scoops with the locals who occasionally break into Planxty classics by way of entertainment and then home for an early night to prepare for " work. "
Such is the pleasant life of playing the Wild Rover.
Begorrah.
Oct 28th 2011, 11:52 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
Oct 29th 2011, 8:29 am
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Re: Rural Ireland
You should try Roscommon - It's like a bird sanctuary without the birds (we've shot them all).
Oct 29th 2011, 9:40 am
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Re: Rural Ireland
I live in Rural Roscommon and the locals won't speak to each other let alone us "blow ins". Where In live there seems to have been a lot of falling out with each other over the years due to land problems. They are all related to each other as well, which probably doesn't help.
However if you go down to Roscommon Town people are friendly and the craic in the pubs is mighty. You won't encounter any probs unless you wear a union jack suit and introduce yourself as Oliver Cromwell.
Unfortunately a lot of the young people with a bit of cop on are leaving for work in other countries en masse, so that doesn't exactly leave the pick of the crop.
However if you go down to Roscommon Town people are friendly and the craic in the pubs is mighty. You won't encounter any probs unless you wear a union jack suit and introduce yourself as Oliver Cromwell.
Unfortunately a lot of the young people with a bit of cop on are leaving for work in other countries en masse, so that doesn't exactly leave the pick of the crop.
Oct 29th 2011, 12:27 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
Hahaha, yes I know how that works! I go to Strokestown a fair bit and all the locals either have secret vendetta's for one another, hate one another or swap wives with each other. Roscommon has got to be the most boring place I've ever been to never mind living in.
Oct 30th 2011, 9:26 am
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Re: Rural Ireland
Unfortunately I haven't come across the wife swapping in Roscommon yet - must look harder. I do believe there's a lot of dogging going on though, but I don't really fancy that.
Oct 30th 2011, 11:40 pm
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Nov 10th 2011, 11:51 pm
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Re: Rural Ireland
Hello
I am currently completing the last year of my Ph D and am looking to get a post doc in Dundalk.
We have money behind us for buying a property and to compete renovations ect. I would be grateful of some advice:
I have family in the border regions and have visited many many times, however there has always been a little, errr how shall I put it, under currents, regarding the English ect. This is totally understandable considering the past history, and i understand that only a minority are involved now. However me and my partner are considering buying property in Co Leitrim and me commuting in to Dundalk a few days a week to conduct my research. I was wondering if anyone has experience living in the more rural areas and how they were accepted.
I wouldn’t normally feel I needed to ask, but I will be moving over with my girlfriend and our young daughter. With me spending a few days away every week I want to know they feel safe and secure there.
I’d be grateful if anyone can recommend any blogs to read or if you can recommend any other areas, slightly closer to Dundalk that would be worth looking in to.
My family live in Co- Down, but i grew up in England.
The reasons for the move are twofold really, i have spend most of my life studying and would like to spend a few years becoming a normal member of society and basically just slow down so i can enjoy our family, secondly Dundalk is the centre for my research project and provides a fantastic opportunity to continue my research , in a more leisurely fashion!
Id be grateful of any advice
Many thanks
James
I am currently completing the last year of my Ph D and am looking to get a post doc in Dundalk.
We have money behind us for buying a property and to compete renovations ect. I would be grateful of some advice:
I have family in the border regions and have visited many many times, however there has always been a little, errr how shall I put it, under currents, regarding the English ect. This is totally understandable considering the past history, and i understand that only a minority are involved now. However me and my partner are considering buying property in Co Leitrim and me commuting in to Dundalk a few days a week to conduct my research. I was wondering if anyone has experience living in the more rural areas and how they were accepted.
I wouldn’t normally feel I needed to ask, but I will be moving over with my girlfriend and our young daughter. With me spending a few days away every week I want to know they feel safe and secure there.
I’d be grateful if anyone can recommend any blogs to read or if you can recommend any other areas, slightly closer to Dundalk that would be worth looking in to.
My family live in Co- Down, but i grew up in England.
The reasons for the move are twofold really, i have spend most of my life studying and would like to spend a few years becoming a normal member of society and basically just slow down so i can enjoy our family, secondly Dundalk is the centre for my research project and provides a fantastic opportunity to continue my research , in a more leisurely fashion!
Id be grateful of any advice
Many thanks
James
firstly take my advice and ignore the trolls. You will find them on any internet forum.
I am London-Irish and have lived in Dundalk for the last 2 years.
I have had no bad experiences what so ever in the time I have lived here.
You may experience some anti English sentiment in Newry as that is a mainly Republican town; and like many border towns they are still healing the scars of the Troubles. Generally speaking, if you live in a big town you will find it more cosmopolitan and mixed than in a small town or village. Dundalk has a high population of immigrants here, and so having an English accent will not stick out here as much as it would in a village for example; where you wont have as many immigrants. I find people to be friendly here, and you don't get treated any different than you would do in England. My Father is from Leitrim, and many of his siblings children have moved home with English accents and have been totally accepted. You will find bigots and racists in every part of the world; Ireland is no different. In economic boom times like the Celtic Tiger years; everyone welcomed immigrants as the cheap labour force. Now it is economic bust, people become more racist and you hear the usual; the immigrants are taking all our jobs comments. You will be fine living in either Leitrim or Dundalk. I would suggest you live in Dundalk. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Sean MacMaghnuis
Hello
I am currently completing the last year of my Ph D and am looking to get a post doc in Dundalk.
We have money behind us for buying a property and to compete renovations ect. I would be grateful of some advice:
I have family in the border regions and have visited many many times, however there has always been a little, errr how shall I put it, under currents, regarding the English ect. This is totally understandable considering the past history, and i understand that only a minority are involved now. However me and my partner are considering buying property in Co Leitrim and me commuting in to Dundalk a few days a week to conduct my research. I was wondering if anyone has experience living in the more rural areas and how they were accepted.
I wouldn’t normally feel I needed to ask, but I will be moving over with my girlfriend and our young daughter. With me spending a few days away every week I want to know they feel safe and secure there.
I’d be grateful if anyone can recommend any blogs to read or if you can recommend any other areas, slightly closer to Dundalk that would be worth looking in to.
My family live in Co- Down, but i grew up in England.
The reasons for the move are twofold really, i have spend most of my life studying and would like to spend a few years becoming a normal member of society and basically just slow down so i can enjoy our family, secondly Dundalk is the centre for my research project and provides a fantastic opportunity to continue my research , in a more leisurely fashion!
Id be grateful of any advice
Many thanks
Jame
