Our new Ireland Guide is live!

As an Irish citizen born and rared here I can tell you in the last 25 years Ireland has changed rapidly. What on e was a laid back easy going society has now become a buzzing intercultural society with lots of positive changes and negative on the back side. Job opportunities are there and income has increased, restaurants with food choices has increased and infrastructure has improved. On the flip side, accommodation is scarce, rents are sky high, house prices are through the roof, hospital, GP, school etc waiting lists have gotten longer. So unless you have deep pockets, living in Ireland can be changeling for a retiree living on a pension. Even with personal health cover there are still considerable waiting lists to see a specialist in private hospitals. Hotel room rates and value for money has gotten a lot worse, you'd be lucky to get a basic hotel with breakfast for less than €150 per night. At the moment, the government seems to be spending tax payers money looking after the ever increasing migrant numbers flowing into the country which is driving increases in taxation and living costs. If I was thinking about Ireland as a place to retire, I'd think again and look elsewhere.