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Expat Women Living in Ireland
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Ireland, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Ireland, country information and more...
EIL Intercultural Learning http://www.eilireland.org/
EIL Intercultural Learning is an Irish "not for profit" organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities through study abroad, volunteer abroad, language training, travel awards, group educational programmes, and other cultural immersion activities for about 2,000 people each year.
International Women's Club of Dublin http://www.iwcd.ie/
Our Objectives are to welcome and assist newcomers and their families to Ireland and to further member's knowledge and understanding of their new home.
The American Women's Club of Dublin http://www.awcd.net/
A non-profit organization established in 1972 to assist women with their transition to their new home in Ireland. With more than 180 members, the club provides a resource for women from North America to connect with other countrywomen and to foster an appreciation of Ireland's rich culture through a variety of activities. In addition, the club's philanthropic endeavors help to promote American-Irish relations and enables it to give back to the community.
General Links for
Ireland
Career Jet (Ireland) http://www.careerjet.ie
A job search engine designed to make the process of finding a job on the internet easier for the user. Careerjet's job search engine network encompasses over 50 countries, featuring separate interfaces that are translated into 20 languages. At the time of listing, Careerjet accessed over 165,000 job listings in Ireland and more than 14 million job listings worldwide.
Dublin Women's Philanthropic Club http://www.dublinwomens-club.org/
A non-profit organizaiton, which has contributed to many Dublin and Columbus-area individuals and organizations for 30 years.
European Irish http://www.EuropeanIrish.com
Featuring Irish Entertainment, Culture, Sport, News, Events and more in Continental Europe.
My Destination is a global travel resource powered by a diverse community of local experts on the ground, providing unrivalled local knowledge and unique local deals.
Oasis http://www.citizensinformation.ie
The site provides information on the social and civil rights of everyone in Ireland. Oasis provides you with information you may need at various stages in your life.
Irish Abroad http://www.irishabroad.com
Social networking for Irish people abroad and in Ireland. An online community with over 240,000 members worldwide. The site is for Irish expats, descendants and any person wishing to travel to Ireland. News and information, community and friendship.
Jobrapido http://www.jobrapido.ie/
Search through all job vacancies posted on all job web sites in Ireland.
Office & Admin Jobs in Ireland
AdminJobs.ie has the best admin jobs, office jobs, temp jobs and part-time jobs in Dublin, Cork, Galway and across Ireland from all the employment recruitment agencies in Ireland. http://www.AdminJobs.ie
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Liz R, American, in Dublin, Ireland
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Research the city that you are going to be living in. There are tons of things to know before your move and being prepared will mean it's a lot easier for everyone, especially yourself, in the long run.
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Be open to different people and things. No matter where you move the attitudes of people will be different than your own country so be open to experience those things. You learn tons.
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Bring things that will remind you of home. Homesickness does come and go so make it easier on yourself and bring something that will quell that feeling. You'll be over it before you know it!
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Stay in touch with your best friends at home – one call alone can make you feel less home sick, and sharing your experiences as an expat can be one of the best things you can do while living abroad!
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Don't be afraid of anything! It's true when they say things always work out for the best. They do, you just didn't know it yet. So try the weird foods and go to the odd places just off of the main roads. The more you do, the happier you will be in your new home.
Provided by Beth M, Irish-American, in Dublin, Ireland
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Bring some fun rainwear and umbrellas!
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Stock up on Betty Crocker, baking is from scratch in Ireland.
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Be patient, it is common to wait several weeks for a phone and Internet connection, and several days for Cable TV.
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Learn to love Argos, it is the Target of Ireland and the UK!
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Mobile phones are often people's only phone (land lines are considered too expensive), but don't be tempted by 02's good prices because the network doesn't even cover all of Ireland. Try Vodaphone or Meteor for a bi- or tri-band phone instead.
Provided by Kim F, American British, Cork, Ireland
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General Knowledge for Moving to Cork: Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the South Coast of the island. Ireland is on the euro currency and is part of the European Union. In Ireland you drive on the left and the speed is measured in kilometers. In general Ireland is an expensive country to live in and is nicknamed the Rip Off Republic.
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Shopping: Cork offers late night shopping on Thursday and Friday nights with most shops open until 9pm. Stores are open for regular hours of 10 am to 6 pm M–W and the weekends. There are a few 24 hour grocery stores, Tesco in Wilton and Mahon Point along with Dunnes in Bishopstown.
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Driving Licenses: Getting a driver's license in Ireland can be rather tricky. You can drive on a foreign license but will pay for it in insurance. Currently the wait time to take the drivers test is just over one year. The pass rate of the drivers test is near 50% and most people are not passed on the first attempt. Also keep in mind that you will drive on the left here and the roads are smaller and less maintained so driving lessons may be needed.
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Getting out and about: Cork International Airport offers flights to many parts of the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. Ryanair and Easyjet both fly out of Cork at low cost. To fly transatlantic you can fly from Cork to London, Paris, or Dublin, or you can take a bus or drive to Shannon. Kent Train Station and Cork Bus Station offer services to most parts of Ireland (with direct routes to Dublin, Limerick, Galway, and Wexford). There is also a ferry port in Cork to take you car to the UK for a driving holiday.
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Some Necessities for Living in Cork: A rain coat, warm winter coat, and light jacket. An electric blanket for the winter. An electric fan for the summer. Shopping bags (bags at stores cost 15 cents). A coin purse (notes start at €2 so you'll have lots of coins). Good pair of walking shoes.
