dave8408e
American expat in Ireland
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About me
American
Lives in Ballnrobe
Registration: 01 October 2015
Retired to Ireland, GIVEN 7 DAYS TO GET OUT! by dave8408e
My wife and I sold everything in the USA, and moved to Ireland in May 2014. Before we moved, we read everything available on what the requirements were to live here, and contacted the Irish Embassy in San Francisco to confirm the info we had. (Their ...
There's an interesting letter in the 5/10/15 edition of the Irish Times, from an American who thinks attracting US retirees could be beneficial to the economy. While I can debate some of his more cynical points, his suggestion on the whole is a good ... Read More
Retired to Ireland, GIVEN 7 DAYS TO GET OUT! by dave8408e
My wife and I sold everything in the USA, and moved to Ireland in May 2014. Before we moved, we read everything available on what the requirements were to live here, and contacted the Irish Embassy in San Francisco to confirm the info we had. (Their ...
Agreed, getting a lawyer is probably a smart move. I've been trying the political angle, sharing my story with the local TD and Enda Kenny's office. They think they can sort it out, but I'm also concerned for the larger expat community ... Read More
What do you like the most in Ireland?
Beyond the natural beauty and heritage of the country, the people here are absolutely the kindest, warmest, and most giving folks I've ever encountered. I knew more people within a couple of months of living here than in did in decades living in ... Read More
Immigration to Ireland
If you already haven't read the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration web pages, that would be the first place to start. There's lots of misinformation on this subject online as requirements have changed over time. Even having read the INIS stuff, ... Read More
Immigration
Residency ('permission to remain') is getting tougher all the time. Your best bet is to do research on your family history to prove you can get citizenship as the grandchild of an Irish citizen. I haven't done this, but Ancestry.com ... Read More
Retired to Ireland, GIVEN 7 DAYS TO GET OUT!
My wife and I sold everything in the USA, and moved to Ireland in May 2014. Before we moved, we read everything available on what the requirements were to live here, and contacted the Irish Embassy in San Francisco to confirm the info we had. (Their ... Read More