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jeddy
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22 Apr 2011, 8:50 am

hello would it be safe to live in south ireland as i am thinking of a few countries id like to move to with ireland one of those options- is ireland safe for english to live in? if so what are the local customs? thank you

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22 Apr 2011, 9:18 am

I can't really tell you, because I've never been there. I'm sure that there are some other people here who know.

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22 Apr 2011, 9:39 am

Really need for an Irish person to tell you. I lived there a long time ago, and I remember my mum having problems, with her Scottish accent, in certain places. But that was years ago. I'm sure someone Irish can give you more up to date info.

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22 Apr 2011, 10:16 am

jeddy wrote:

Lol, of course. Irish people are normal people, not barbaric bog savages. There are thousands upon thousands of British in Ireland (I think they are the largest non-
irish population), and they all get along fine.

As for customs, you aren't obliged to act in any way, this is a free country.

Edit; If you are worried about racism and that kinda thing (there's virtually none among decent people), move to a student city like Galway or Carlow. I'm very suprised Henbane's relative had any problems, although that was probably during the '80's, where north/south/british relations were strained. All that has died down now.

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22 Apr 2011, 11:03 am

heers guys south ireland it is! once ifinish college at 18ish

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22 Apr 2011, 11:10 am

a) It is called the Republic of Ireland b) Yes it's quite safe (to my knowledge).

My dad's family comes from Letterkenny (in Donegal county) and it's a quite nice area.

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22 Apr 2011, 11:26 am

I've been to Dublin and it's a friendly and cosmopolitan city.British citizens have never needed a passport to enter Eire and vice versa.

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22 Apr 2011, 11:41 am

cheers but i presume if i wanted i could after so long still get a passport?

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22 Apr 2011, 12:54 pm

Even up in nationalist parts of Northern Ireland it's safe for English people. I never encountered any real hostility in my trips to Northern Ireland - bewilderment, yes, but never hostility.

You'll be find in most parts of the island (apart from the scummy areas that you'll find in England).

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22 Apr 2011, 1:54 pm

Tequila wrote:

On a recent trip, we accidentally drove through Falls Road, and Shankill Road. A little unlucky :lol:

Yeah, there are bad areas everywhere, I'd just recommend staying away from Ballymun in Dublin, and (to a lesser degree) Tallagh.

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cheers but i presume if i wanted i could after so long still get a passport?

I think a passport is needed to get into Ireland from any country these days, even by ferry (I could be wrong though)...

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22 Apr 2011, 5:50 pm

ryan93 wrote:

I think a passport is needed to get into Ireland from any country these days, even by ferry (I could be wrong though)...

I don't remember needing one on the ferry from Wales (a while ago!) - this says it shouldn't be needed, but it's probably different if you're intending to stay!

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23 Apr 2011, 2:22 am

ryan93 wrote:

Tequila wrote:

On a recent trip, we accidentally drove through Falls Road, and Shankill Road. A little unlucky :lol:

I drank in republican (possibly even disso-leaning?) boozers up in Creggan. I lived.

(Still hate the place though.)

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23 Apr 2011, 5:37 pm

I checked - my lil' brother apparently did need his passport when he worked there a while back.

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23 Apr 2011, 7:37 pm

I cannot say anything about the prejudices against UKistanis apart from the fact that some are employed at $employer and do not get shot. However, seeing that I immigrated here as well, a few comments about moving:
* Irish time: learn it, love it. Yes, the Irish have the same timezone as the UK, but the perception of time seems to be quite a bit different. Don't get upset if things take longer.
* public transport can be the best or the worst experience you had. Sometimes both during the same journey.
* If possible, avoid getting a phone line and internet connection from the state company. UPC is better in that respect
* Tesco Mobile will probably be your best choice as a carrier if you do many calls abroad
* Do not trust the O2 callcenter on ANYTHING! They managed to tell me 3 inorrect things to 3 questions I asked.
* for renting a place, www.daft.ie is quite nice.
* remember that Ireland is a country of emigrants and immigrants. You will hear and see quite a number of languages. If your native language is not English and you hear it spoken in the street, it can be a conversation starter
* Ireland is a good place to quit smoking. If only because that and going broke are the only 2 options.

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24 Apr 2011, 10:05 am

LostInEmulation wrote:

cheers m8

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03 Feb 2012, 8:48 pm

The ferry / airline may have its own pollicy but the UK and Ireland have no passport treaty, photo ID as all you need.

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