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Forum: Republic of Ireland
Dec 15th 2008, 11:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,202
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: transferring occupational pension

I have been doing some serious googling on this and have discovered that I can transfer my pension to an Irish company who are QROPS recognised(Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes). However...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Dec 12th 2008, 2:16 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,202
Posted By grumpy ray

transferring occupational pension

Does anyone have any experience of transferring UK occupational pensions to Ireland please? Is it true that under current rules I can't transfer my UK pension here until I've lived here for 5 yrs? My...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Nov 1st 2007, 4:46 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By grumpy ray

Smile Re: looking for plumber or heating engineer

I am sure you will be pleased to know that we have finally found a plumber for the job who is fitting the cooker as we speak. The original plumber recommended by the firm we bought the range from was...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Oct 31st 2007, 11:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 8,731
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Importing an English Car to the Republic

Sorry,
forgot to paste the links...durh!

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation
http://www.revenue.ie/index.htm?/leaflets/taxguide_chapt2.htm...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Oct 31st 2007, 11:24 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 8,731
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Importing an English Car to the Republic

Hi James,
Here are some links you may find useful. The last one is just a fun blog site for ex-pats living in Ireland. Good luck

Ray
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Oct 30th 2007, 4:10 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: sky tv

Sorry I'm late to this thread. We moved from the UK to rural Mayo 7 months ago(close to Knock). We transferred our Sky+ package easily. It cost us nothing and we got a free dish as we left our old...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Oct 29th 2007, 9:57 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: looking for plumber or heating engineer

Thank you for the reply Jdr. The link you posted is the UK list of installers for Rayburn. They don't have one for the Republic of Ireland. They do have a phone no. which I rang to be told they don't...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Oct 29th 2007, 4:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By grumpy ray

looking for plumber or heating engineer

My wife and I have a Rayburn cooker range sat in the middle of our kitchen waiting to be installed in place of our current boiler. It has been there for a couple of weeks now as we can't find anyone...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
May 18th 2007, 10:18 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,988
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Is Ireland right for us?

My wife and I moved from England a few weeks ago. We live in Mayo and love it. Love the people, culture, countryside. We found a relatively cheap house in a rural location but within easy commuting...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
May 15th 2007, 1:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By grumpy ray

Smile Re: Private Health Care-what's best

Thank you all for your replies.

Ray
Forum: Republic of Ireland
May 13th 2007, 7:53 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By grumpy ray

Private Health Care-what's best

Hi folks,
My wife Judith and I have finally made it. We have been living in Knock, Co. Mayo for several weeks now, and despite the stress of the move, and all the numerous other things we...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 23rd 2007, 8:33 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Will my UK telephones work?

We would not be without our sky. First priority. We've seen Fair City. On a technical note:I believe we will get some TV on our set as it is set up for PAL. I think some terrestrial channels use a...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 22nd 2007, 11:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Will my UK telephones work?

Thanks Chris. Found out from that it is RJ11. I can get some next week from Maplin Electronics in Manchester for £6.99 each, and vist my son there before finally moving out.

Ray
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 22nd 2007, 5:12 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By grumpy ray

Will my UK telephones work?

I folks,
A last minute question before I step boldy where....
I have been told that my UK telephones will not work in Ireland without an adaptor. Is that correct and if so does anyone know...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 22nd 2007, 5:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 9,813
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: Questions about moving to Ireland from the UK

You may have already found out: there are no customs checks if you move from the UK to Ireland. We move out shortly. . There are also no restictions on taking pets from the UK to Ireland. In other...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 13th 2007, 10:19 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: about to emigrate

No turning back now. We've sold our house and are out by 26th. Contract in post from ireland. Would have flown over but my wife is back on nights on Fri and we can't get a flight for love nor money...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Mar 12th 2007, 2:48 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

Smile Re: about to emigrate PT2

Hello again folks....The very latest update on our move which has been a roller-coaster of emotions, is that our solicitor in England has been given tomorrow(13th March) as a date to exchange...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 30th 2007, 5:16 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: about to emigrate

For John...I have been quoted £3000 approx. by a large local firm to emigrate. Storage costs would be extra. I intend to get a couple more quotes, but only when we get nearer a move. It looks likely...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 25th 2007, 10:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

Smile Re: about to emigrate

Thank you all for your replies. It appears I can now be able to help others: re opening bank account. You don't have to live in Ireland to open one. We had no trouble opening an account with Bank of...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 18th 2007, 11:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

Re: about to emigrate

Thanks to Andrew63 for the reply re the NCT. Just been looking at other threads on site and got some good info. particularly the hints and checklist link. One specific question: w'eve been given a...
Forum: Republic of Ireland
Jan 18th 2007, 4:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,537
Posted By grumpy ray

about to emigrate

My wife and I are in the process of emigrating to Co. Mayo. We have offers accepted on our house and one near Knock. We have been researching our emigration for nearly 2 years. I receive a retirement...
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