I'm going to Ireland for a year and I have some questions about almost everything:?
Hi, My name is Tomy, I'm 22 years old and I'm planning to go to Ireland for a year soon. I have an Argentinian passport so I'll be legal there because of a working holiday visa between both countries. I have some general questions about everything if some of you can help.. There are any recommendations about where to go? What I must see? Which places in Ireland are unique and special for you? Cities, villages, nature, etc…. Where can I find apartments for rent on reasonable prices? Can I do camping for free somewhere in Ireland? There are big and important websites that might help me? Which job types can I find in Ireland and where? Fishing, farming, babysitting, waiting..? How much can I earn for each job? Which job do you think is the best for young people? What is the best place to start looking for a job? What is the cheapest way of transport? Train, bus? Bicycle will be enough in some places? If there is something that I didn't asked but you think it's important, please write it.. I know I asked many questions but I'll appreciate it if you even answer just one of my questions. Thanks! Tomy.
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hi , well for the best places u should visit , is dublin kerry cork gal way belfast all ure big cities , but i abso love wicklow and the hills oh my god it is so pretty also donegal cliffs, westport is also brill place there is many places. i also recommend johnny foxes pub , the giant causeway , glendalough ( in wicklow) croke park , there is loads of stuff to do in kerry and everywhere u go really, its prob best to get to the place ure stayin and findin out the great places fom the locals !!! also dnt forget about the small towns and villages too lol!!! as for living the north would be cheaper for u id say or look for a roomie so it wont cost u to much but ere in the republic it is quite expensive !! there many jobs u can do if there lookin tat is and bars , shops , farms , maybe call centres things like tat !! hope i helped in a way and enjoy ure stay !!!
Guinness storehouse is a must see. I havn’t seen many other things. When you live there you don’t do the tourist thing. But check out discoverireland.ie for all the activities around the country.
jobs.ie is the site I am most familiar with in terms of getting a job but you could also post or email your cv to places you want to work. Min wage is something like €8.65p/h. you can find any job in ireland if you can find someone thats willing to hire you. not many places doing that at the moment.
transport is a rip off in dublin. im not sure about the rest of the country. i tend to drive when im outside dublin and i use a bike in dublin.
i think that working in a pub is the best for young people. but im sure everyone will tell you something different.
Hi Tomy,
Yes I’d try one of the tourism websites for what to do in or around Ireland. Personally my favourite place to visit is Kilarney, Co. Kerry.
Please try http://www.daft.ie for accommodation prices. Obviously prices are different in every city/town so you can input what your looking for and where and get a good idea of accommodation prices.
There are plenty of campsites in Ireland and plenty of areas to camp for free. It’s also very safe here to do so. I would recommend asking about this in the county you are actually planning on camping in.
You can find any type of job in Ireland. Minimum Wage is 8.65euro per hour, your employer cannot pay you less then this. Irelands job websites are not great unless you are qualified at something. I would recommend picking somewhere you would like to work, walking in with a CV and asking.
Public transport is not too cheap in Ireland. Cheaper then having a car. Irish people do not use bicycles on a regular basis, and this is for one reason. The weather. It rains almost everyday.
Hope I’ve helped you in someway, enjoy your stay here.
Hi Tomy,
Delighted to hear you are coming over. I have recently started a blog which may help as I will be updating regularly http://when-visiting-ireland.blogspot.com
Just so you know Ireland is going through a complete financial crisis at the moment and work of any kind will be very hard to find. If it is just temporary work then things like hotel work, waiter, working on farms would be your best bet. This is seasonal work however so depends on when you are planning to come over.
The big tourist spots are probably the best to do as "must sees" Personally I would recommend the following:
Giant’s Causeway
Dunluce Castle (Michael Jackson tried to buy it)
North Antrim Coast for amazing scenery
Bushmill’s Distillery (famous for its whiskey)
American Folk Park (shows the emigration from Ireland to the USA)
Guinness Brewery in Dublin (You must taste)
Killarney Lakes
Those are a few of my favourites and I am sure you will enjoy them all.
Apartments to rent will vary greatly depending on where you chose to make your base so would need to know that and would be happy to recommend when you decide that. Camping is safest done at approved camping sites – see the link below
For touring cities and small journeys use a bicycle and buses are cheapest between towns and cities. Trains are quicker but in my opinion slightly more expensive.
The cost of living is high in Ireland so consider carefully how much money you will need to get survive until you find work.
Hope this helps