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Ireland, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
Tenant rights in Ireland: the 2026 rent rules and the RTB
Tenant rights in Ireland changed on 1 March 2026: six-year leases, a rent cap of CPI or 2%, notice periods and what the RTB can do for you.
5 min readPaperworkTaxes in Ireland for new residents: rates, credits and emergency tax
Taxes in Ireland for new residents in 2026: income tax bands, credits, USC, PRSI, emergency tax, the 183-day rule and when to file a Form 11.
7 min readFamily and workStart a business in Ireland: sole trader or limited company
Start a business in Ireland as an EU or British citizen: sole trader or limited company, Revenue and CRO registration, VAT thresholds and PRSI in 2026.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in Ireland: how to enrol your child and what is free
Schools in Ireland for expat families: how to apply, admission notices, what state schools cost, the Irish exemption, free preschool and childcare aid.
6 min readFamily and workRetire in Ireland: pensions, medical card and tax for retirees
Retire in Ireland as an EU, Swiss or British citizen: residence conditions, the S1 and medical card, tax on foreign pensions and the Irish State pension.
6 min readWhere to liveRenting in Ireland: deposits, leases and how to avoid scams
Renting in Ireland as a newcomer: deposit limits, the RTB, the new six-year lease, the Rent Tax Credit and the three scams the Garda warns about.
6 min readPaperworkPPS number in Ireland: how to apply and what you need
Your PPS number is the Irish number you need to work, claim tax credits and use public services. See how to apply, which documents count and the traps.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Ireland: the step-by-step guide to your first months
Moving to Ireland as a European or Briton: no visa, but a PPS number, a lease and a tax account to set up. Here is the order that saves you weeks.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Ireland from the UK: the Common Travel Area explained
Moving to Ireland from the UK needs no visa thanks to the Common Travel Area. See what still changes: licence, car, tax, pensions and rental rules.
6 min readPaperworkLiving in Ireland as an EU citizen: no visa, but three conditions
Living in Ireland as an EU citizen needs no visa or permit. Learn the three-month rule, the conditions after that and what family members must do.
6 min readHealthHealthcare in Ireland for expats: GP fees, medical cards and the HSE
Healthcare in Ireland depends on residence, not contributions. See what a GP visit costs, who gets a medical card and what ER and drugs cost in 2026.
5 min readPaperworkDriving in Ireland: licence exchange, car registration and VRT
Driving in Ireland after moving: when to swap your licence, how to register a foreign car within 30 days, what VRT costs and how insurance works.
8 min readCultureDaily life in Ireland: language, customs, money and the road
Daily life in Ireland for newcomers: English and Irish, euros, 112 or 999, driving on the left, the ten public holidays and Northern Ireland.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in Ireland: what you really pay and what the state covers
Cost of living in Ireland in 2026: rent, healthcare caps, childcare aid, tax, car costs and the minimum wage, with official figures and 2027 changes.
6 min readBudgetBuying a house in Ireland as a foreigner: the real process and costs
Buying a house in Ireland as a foreigner: no residency needed, a 10% deposit, 1% stamp duty, a solicitor, a survey and the Help to Buy scheme explained.
6 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Ireland: Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick
The best places to live in Ireland for newcomers compared: Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, with how to choose by job, budget, transport and lifestyle.
6 min readPaperworkBank account in Ireland: how to open one as a newcomer
Opening a bank account in Ireland needs photo ID and proof of address. Learn the basic bank account right, fees to compare and how to bridge the gap.
6 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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