Joke Whole
4:03 Sat Jun 13
Re: Retiring to Ireland
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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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