Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Fantastic news! Hoping to move over there next year, somewhere near Cork (about an hours drive up the M8) We are after a rural property, would cost us £380k around here. Ireland we are looking at £150 max for an even better property closer to a main city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Police Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Fantastic news! Hoping to move over there next year, somewhere near Cork (about an hours drive up the M8) We are after a rural property, would cost us £380k around here. Ireland we are looking at £150 max for an even better property closer to a main city. Hope you like rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Lived in Cornwall for many years, it is quite wet there especially Roche, Stenalees and Plymouth . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) BBC News or Sky News - can't recall which - is running an item today about how the Irish economy is now one of the fastest growing in the EU. Make of that what you will but, in the past 3 months, I have noticed a big upturn in IT jobs in Dublin. Edited October 2, 2011 by The Masked Tulip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpc-craig Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 BBC News or Sky News - can't recall which - is running an item today about how the Irish economy is now one of the fastest growing in the EU. Make of that what you will but, in the past 3 months, I have noticed a big upturn in IT jobs in Dublin. Could you be tempted over to take one? To me (based on the small amounts I have read in the papers though!!), it seems like Ireland are taking the pain and putting themselves in good steed for recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I will be looking to work for a big IT / engineering firm. I have noticed Google and Amazon recruiting in Cork and Dublin. Thing is the wages, lifestye and housing is better then the UK. It's a no brainer really. Yes there is rain butr if you spend much time infrom of the computer, Gym and other indoor activities (the pub) does it really matter that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Bruno Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 But now that prices are falling, also seemingly inexorably, most rational people want nothing to do with the property ladder. I saw this happening in the UK when the last bubble burst. People were sick to death of property and wouldn't go near it except for a few who just wanted a place to live. AFA investment was concerned, there was zero interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Dan Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) I will be looking to work for a big IT / engineering firm. I have noticed Google and Amazon recruiting in Cork and Dublin. Thing is the wages, lifestye and housing is better then the UK. It's a no brainer really. Yes there is rain butr if you spend much time infrom of the computer, Gym and other indoor activities (the pub) does it really matter that much. The climate in Dublin is nice, the rain dries up pretty much just after it stops. It's the west of Ireland that is perpetually damp, the east coast is quite clement. Edited October 2, 2011 by Diver Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Basically we are looking at two completely different area. Longford/Co.Roscommon ->Cheap property not possible to commute so I will have to contract unless something turned up. Cork / Tipperary -> Possible to commute, wet weather, cheap housing. (cottage with 2/3 acres) Dublin -> Relatively expensive property, lots of work (that pays the same as cork), Drier. Much like the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjk Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 BBC News or Sky News - can't recall which - is running an item today about how the Irish economy is now one of the fastest growing in the EU. Make of that what you will but, in the past 3 months, I have noticed a big upturn in IT jobs in Dublin. Calm before the storm. I still think there's a good chance they'll leave the EU and bail on their debts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Calm before the storm. I still think there's a good chance they'll leave the EU and bail on their debts. I also believe that may happen. It will be good fore Ireland in the long run and hopefully it will not affect trade too much. HOWEVER Ireland has one thing the UK does not. A trade surplus so yes it can pay it's debts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Well, a little more research was needed and I found out that the south west of ireland is about the same as Cornwall & Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Could you be tempted over to take one? To me (based on the small amounts I have read in the papers though!!), it seems like Ireland are taking the pain and putting themselves in good steed for recovery. I have talked to a few firms - one contract I was really interested in but the guy in charge decided I was too experienced even though it was high level role. Think he was a bit apprehensive about his own position. I like Dublin and the Irish people. Yes, could definitely be tempted there on a contract basis for a few years but, as others have commented, I do wonder whether Ireland is experiencing the calm before the storm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Well, a little more research was needed and I found out that the south west of ireland is about the same as Cornwall & Devon. Based on your chart, it rains more in most of mainland Italy than in Norfolk. Hmmm... Edited October 3, 2011 by Deckard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porca misèria Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Based on your chart, it rains more in most of mainland Italy than in Norfolk. Hmmm... It does. And Rome has more rainfall than London. But the med has different rain patterns: it rains less frequently, but (sometimes) very much heavier than anything in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyInTheDip Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 It does. And Rome has more rainfall than London. But the med has different rain patterns: it rains less frequently, but (sometimes) very much heavier than anything in the UK. I'll vouch for that. Spent a few days there earler this year in the north and it hammered down monsoon-style complete with lightning bolts etc. Not fun with the driver tooling along the autostrada at 80mph whilst checking emails on his blackberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptherebels Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Based on your chart, it rains more in most of mainland Italy than in Norfolk. Hmmm... Sydney has more rain than London. I think Cork has about double the rainfall in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The issue is hot and wet, or just wet. Ireland is the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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