Ron Greensward 2:33 Sat Jun 13
Retiring to Ireland
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Rapidly approaching the time where retirement beckons. Looking at relocating to somewhere quieter and slower than the South east. Top of the list at the moment is Northumberland but Mrs G has done her usual internet shopping and thrown Ireland into the mix as house prices there cheaper. Any Irish Irons able to advise 're relative costs of living Tec. Cheers.
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Dr Congo
6:00 Sun Jun 14
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Trouble is tranquil might mean poor broadband, for me that would be the first requirement in a retirement place.
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Fluke
6:48 Sun Jun 14
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I would recommend Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Do a lot of work over there. And by the lakes is beautiful.. Monaghan is just over the border so you can buy whatever is cheaper either side of the border. I would recommend the four seasons in Monaghan to stay as its cheap and very nice. The food is top notch
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Grumpster
1:42 Sun Jun 14
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Problem with Ireland is there are a load of Irish there.
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Stubbo
12:55 Sun Jun 14
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Biggest issue with Ireland for me would be shitty weather...some cracking golf courses though when the weather abates.
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mentor
12:51 Sun Jun 14
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Why does retiring have to go hand in hand with dropping out?
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jfk
11:08 Sat Jun 13
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Visit my father in law most years who lives in West Cork ( Glandore/Union Hall) it's a stunning part of the world though fairly trumpy that way in regards to food and drink.
Some of the genuine,hospitable people I've ever come across and a great place to settle for a quiet life,when it's not pissing down with rain for weeks on end.
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pdcwhu
10:23 Sat Jun 13
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Ireland is a Kiphole......ive been here since my Birth,5 more years and im away.....
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ornchurch ammer
9:41 Sat Jun 13
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I wouldn't retire permanently to Ireland but I wouldn't mind buying a little place in Kiltimagh where the wife's family live so we could come and go as we please. Lovely part of the world.
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Fluke
9:33 Sat Jun 13
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I would recommend Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Do a lot of work over there. And by the lakes is beautiful.. Monaghan is just over the border so you can buy whatever is cheaper either side of the border. I would recommend the four seasons in Monaghan to stay as its cheap and very nice. The food is top notch
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Son of Anarchy
8:55 Sat Jun 13
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I spent 4 very happy years in ireland, great place. West coast would be lovely place to wind down the clock.
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Spandex Sidney
7:58 Sat Jun 13
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Yeah, funny weather, blistering hot but the winters can bring 3 foot of snow!
Property still cheap as chips, go and get somewhere near the Black Sea not too far from Varna airport then cheapo flights from Luton with Wizz Air.
Unless the loonies win and we leave the EU and then the Bulgarian version of Nigel Farage will deport you and nick your house.
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Exiled In Ireland
7:50 Sat Jun 13
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Been here 20 years. Who mail if you want more info off line.
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joe royal
7:21 Sat Jun 13
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I know a couple of people that bought houses in Bulgaria
Winters are a bit harsh but overall they love it
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joe royal
7:19 Sat Jun 13
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I know a couple of people that bought houses in Bulgaria
Winters are a bit harsh but overall they love it
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Spandex Sidney
7:15 Sat Jun 13
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Bulgaria.
Cheap as chips still, lovely weather and the birds will do ANYTHING for some pickled cabbage.
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joe royal
5:46 Sat Jun 13
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Steve P = well under the thumb
Do you have to ask if your allowed out to play?
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RM7
4:51 Sat Jun 13
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I live in west cork now quite popular place for some to retire too. Who mail me if yo like.
Also good advice about renting somewhere first to get a feel for a place.
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Steve P
4:50 Sat Jun 13
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Someone I knew from my days in Essex seems to be having a whale of a time in what I assume is retirement in Ireland.
His name is Hanrahan though, so he's got a head start.
I'd like to sell up and go to the Med somewhere, no chance with her in tow though. Ireland is a non starter for me. I wouldn't mind the Canaries.
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ElmParkPikey
4:43 Sat Jun 13
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Gerry Adams might get yer in bomb chucker land
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ElmParkPikey
4:43 Sat Jun 13
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Gerry Adams might get yer in bomb chucked land
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Joke Whole
4:03 Sat Jun 13
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Is it just the tranquillity you seek? If so be aware that a move from a hectic lifestyle to a radically more sedate one could drive you crazy. Personally I'd rent somewhere first for six months to get a better idea if it will be a good move.
Are you restricted by language? If not, again, I'd suggest bringing places further afield into the equation. Have family in the South East? If travel time is an issue, some places in southern Europe are quicker and easier to get to/from London than Ireland & the north of England.
Having "yoyo-ed between Europe & SE Asia for the last 20 years, my personal choice for retirement is not in Europe (although my kids still don't believe me: one has just bought me a retirement home in Northern Spain where I can "put my feet up and relax, just as soon as I'm ready")...
The weather? If you like rain & unpredictability, the British Isles has it all.
Your pension may be an issue: leaving the Eurozone may mean you lose any increase entitlements and, of course, reciprocal health care.
Whatever you do, don't rush it or you could end up funding your lawyer's next 3 trips to Barbados.
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