Monday, February 21, 2011

For an American, is it easier (and cheaper) to live in Ireland or England

For an American, is it easier (and cheaper) to live in Ireland or England?
My sister and I have decided to move to Ireland or somewhere in the UK sometime next year. But we're trying to figure out the best places to live. Any assistance/advice would be appreciated!
Other - United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Your primary concern is going to be to get a visa which allows you to live and work in the U.K. or Ireland...not easy. You may visit there for up to 6 months without a visa, but you cannot work. See sites below to research visa regulations.
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It is going to be very difficult to move to the UK or Ireland without a clear reason to do so as an American citizen. Employers in both Ireland and the UK must prove before employing someone outside the EU that they could not have employed an equally qualified EU citizen. If you manage to get past the first major hurdle - Visas, Ireland would be cheaper but possibly less cosmopolitan than the UK. Either way, there are no passport restrictions to travel between either country. See the links in the answer above. Also www.fco.gov.uk for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which have a whole section on Visa requirements.





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Monday, February 14, 2011

For an American, is it easier (and cheaper) to live in Ireland or England

For an American, is it easier (and cheaper) to live in Ireland or England?
My sister and I have decided to move to Ireland or somewhere in the UK sometime next year. But we're trying to figure out the best places to live. Any assistance/advice would be appreciated!
Other - Ireland - 4 Answers
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It depends on where you can get a work visa most easily for (Irish grandparents=right to an Irish passport, check the archives for multiple Y!A questions on this topic). Both have restrictive immigration policies, write to your local embassies and they'll send you a proper information pack. When you say England, do you mean just England or the rest of the UK too? Scotland and Wales are beautiful, and Northern Ireland always seems to be overlooked in these discussions. Pricewise, they are pretty similar, although small towns in Ireland are probably cheaper than anywhere else in this part of the world. Really, it depends on what you want from your stay. If it's city life, then nowhere can compare with London. If you want a smaller city/town, then both the UK and Ireland have plenty to offer. If it's country life, then I think Ireland has the best potential for combining work opportunities with that sort of lifestyle. Personally I'd go to Galway on the west coast or Cork on the south coast of Ireland, or Glasgow in Scotland. University towns are generally a safe bet. Smaller towns are good for accessing the countryside/coast etc. And if there is a local airport you'll be able to take advantage of cheap flights to visit all the places you decided not to live in. Just get out a map and research it area by area using internet searches (most towns have a number of tourism/info websites) until you find a place that feels right. Remember, you can always move once you get here.
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The way things are going, it would be cheaper to live in Monaco these days.
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Probably Ireland. I've been to both and as I recall Ireland was cheaper. But don't totally believe me because I went to these places when I was 13 and I am know 14.
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ireland is cheaper use yahoo finance to convert dollars into euros(we use euros in ireland) and pounds for the uk





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Monday, February 7, 2011

Where is the best place to live in Ireland

Where is the best place to live in Ireland?
Im a single female in her early 20's. I want to live somewhere where people are friendly and its peaceful. I want there to be a town to go shopping in. Not much crime and a clean place. A place where you can have a husband and kids one day.
Other - Ireland - 6 Answers
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Dublin Just outside the city there are nice bike trails along the cliffs. Over 900 bars
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Youghal co.cork.......
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hi you there is only one place that fits all that and that is CORK CITY no place comes near
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I suggest Killarney in County Kerry. It's one of the most beautiful places in Ireland (when it's not raining). The town is a decent size and Cork City is only an hour and a half away by car. I lived in Killarney for a couple of years and I loved it. I would suggest maybe living just outside the town itself if you're looking for quietness but if you want to be in the centre of it all there are plenty of new houses and apartments to choose from to rent and buy. The people are generally friendly and I don't remember there being much crime at all when I lived there. The only thing I remember is some guy who went about stealing letters from shop and restaurant signs. I don't think anybody ever found out who it was but it seemed like every day there was another letter missing from a shopfront or a business in the town : )
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I think buncrana is lovely
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somewhere in south Dublin, -its quiet, -low crime -near loads of shopping centre's like Dundrum -connected to city centre by Luas -some of the best schools in the country only one problem -v. expensive hope i helped



 
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

What is my nationality if I am Russian and live in Ireland permanently

What is my nationality if I am Russian and live in Ireland permanently?
People in Ireland (especially Irish) often ask what is my nationality. I generally avoid this question because saying that I am Russian makes me stand out as different. Having lived in Ireland for seven years and saying that I am from Russia Irish immediately think like I am just two hours came straight from airport and have no knowledge of Irish culture. Would it be more reasonable to say that I am from Ireland or naturalized Irish at least, which is better, any comments?
Immigration - 33 Answers
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you're DRUNK
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Just say you are of European descent.
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you would be Rirish
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whatever passport you hold
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Simple. Of what COUNTRY are you a CITIZEN of? If it is IRELAND, then say you are Irish and be done with it. Duh.
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Say, "I came from Russia 7 years ago". And "I love Ireland!"
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I would say you're Russian by heritage but Irish by nationality
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Depends. If your now a citizen of Ireland then say your an Irish citizen but you came from Russia. But if your still a Russian citizen say your Russian. You should be proud of where you come from never ashamed.
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Your canadian stupid get with it!!
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Rushish...lol or Ireman.... :D
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irish. nationality refers to where you are not what you are
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As long as your accent isn't incredibly Russian just say Irish, if they quiz you on Irish culture you will know it and it won't be a problem.
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After living there for that long you are now irish. So thell them you are irish.
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People are asking you about your nationality because they can tell you aren't from Ireland and they want to know where you grew up/what your heritage is. So say that you are Russian but you have lived in Ireland for seven years.
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You are Russian since you are from Russia. Ignore the racist remarks and tell them to mind their own business!
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You'd be Irish. You're ethnic background is Russian.
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If you become a naturalized citizen then the easiest way to answer this is, "I'm of Russian descent, but I recently became a citizen of Ireland, so I'm now proudly Irish!" It'll get a lot better and more positive responses than avoiding the issue, I should think.
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Say, "On the surface, I'm Russian, but under that I'm Irish through and through".
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You are a Russmick. Seriously, I would tell them that I am a permanent resident of Ireland.
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If you are a permanent and legal resident of Ireland, than you are an Irish citizen. Nobody will judge you if you tell them that you originally came from Russia. Tell them whatever makes you feel comfortable.
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Don't let what others say or think get to you that much. You should be proud of your ethnicity. I'm Moroccan and I've lived in Arizona (USA) for 12 years. I'm sure people consider me a miniority, but I don't care. I am what I am, and I'm proud of it. I am Moroccan, but I was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. That still doesn't mean I'm not Moroccan. My mom is American and my dad is Moroccan. That makes me Moroccan/American. =) Be proud of who you are, if they ask you, it's because they are interested. Not because they are scrutinizing you. If they are, then brush them off and move on.
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just simply say "i'm naturally russian but grew up here" or "but i've been living here almost my entire life" you're russian by nationality but irish by citizenship i supposed
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your nationality is russian because you were born there however just tell them honestly, you are russian and have lived there in ireland for 7 years!
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Ummmmm, i c ur point but i would have to say Russian. Be proud of who u r and ur ancestors. U could tell them that u r Russian but its almost as if u r Isish becuz u r so familiar with the area and lived there 7 yrs. Hope this helps :)
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have you been on the vodka..... YOU ARE RUSSIAN ........ you live in ireland. i was born in the north but live in the south so shall i tell everyone i know i was born in Bournemouth!!!!!!!
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Russian
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You are officially Russian, unless you changed your nationality to Irish. And whenever people ask you about your nationality just answer Russian. Don't be ashame you should be proud to be Russian (why?? lol).... PS: I am Malaysian and I've been living in UAE for 13 years and I still say I'm Malaysian
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You're Irish, if you're doing something like geneology then you're Russian, but if you've lived there for 7 years, you're an Irish person that was born in Russia.
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You are an official Russiaerland
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Just say you're a citizen of IRELAND. No need to elaborate unless they ask where you came from originally, then say Russia seven years ago.
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Do you have any problem with being Russian? if so, I believe Russia does not want you. Whatever you say, you will always be Russian- its in your blood and on your face - face it. And by the way, what is wrong with being Russian?
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Perhaps I have a simplistic view of things but as an American with American Indian, German, and Irish ethnic roots I believe that your Nationality is based upon whatever country you owe your loyalty to. Here in America we have so many people who cannot simply be Americans. We have African-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Mexican Americans, Native-Americans, and all sorts of other hyphenated Americans. Your ethnic roots are Russian. You have chosen to live in Ireland. You are either an Irishman from Russia, because you came from Russia, and your children will be Irishmen with Russian roots, OR You are a Russian-Irishman which means that you are holding loyalty to the country of Russia and not just your Russian blood. I am not sorry if I offend anyone, but I believe that you can choose your Nationality, but that choice reflects your allegiance to the country your choose. If you choose to hyphenate yourself, the only part which counts is the first part of the hyphenation, that is where your allegiance lies and determines your nationality. Nationality reflects allegiance to country not race. I personally identify myself as an American, nothing else unless I am explaining my ethnic roots to someone.
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I live in NZ for many years, though I am not a native. and I believe the rule of thumb is untill the day u have changed ur passport from ur montherland to another, u are still whatever nationality u are. Personally, I would love to be a russia in Ireland, how special. anyway, even if u claimed to be native Irish, ur russian accent will spell the truth. Or if u dont have an accent, then even though u let others know u are from russia, they would have realised that u are naturalised since u have adopted the irish accent.





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