Live & Work in Ireland

The days when emigration was the main way to prosperity for the Irish are long gone. Foreign investment and EU support has enabled the Irish economy to grow three times faster than the EU average and it is now a prosperous modern country with a cosmopolitan and fashionable capital in Dublin. It even offers US citizens wishing to work there a special advantage, as those who can prove Irish ancestry may be eligible for unrestricted entry to the country and even Irish nationality.

Vacation Work's new title Live & Work in Ireland offers a detailed survey of the opportunities for living and working in Ireland and is a must read for anyone thinking of moving there. It not only explains how to find work, including details of the skills and trades most in demand, a directory of major employers and a regional employment guide, but also offers guidance to those wanting to start a business or planning to retire.

The book also contains a thorough guide to how to set about living in Ireland, from the preparations to make and the visas, residence and work permits that are necessary to how to find accommodation to buy or rent. It also explains about daily life in Ireland, covering essentials such as the healthcare and education systems, how to open a bank account, taxation, driving and public transport, the Irish media and communications as well as giving the reader an insight into Irish music, pubs and the Irish craic. All this is supported by invaluable background information on Irish history, geography and culture, and illustrated with personal accounts from people who have lived and worked there.