Comment on Raising a Family in a New Country by Wolfgang Steinbrecht
Hi there I`m a Canadian expat living in Bavaria. Moved here 23 years ago, have 2 girls in uni and a bavarian husband. Challenging it is living foreign. I have the german to contend with every day. Oh...
View ArticleComment on HomeSense Coming to The Capitol in Cork City by joanfrankham
looking forward to that!
View ArticleComment on Slang Dictionary by Evie
There is soooooooooooo much more Cork slang that wasn’t mentioned here like meeting and ,even though it doesn’t really mean anything, the word like. We add that into every sentence,like, I mean we’re...
View ArticleComment on Cork Wools moved to Castle Street by Margaret
Well I’m disgusted to here ye have closed down. I need 2 100g balls of 4 ply cruise wool in white tivoli and can’t find it nowhere. It’s to finish a cardigan I was doing. There was no notice just closed.
View ArticleComment on About by Nadia
Hi Evin, Love your blog – especially the take on the Irish culture and slang – wish you wrote more! I also relatively recently moved to Cork and now have to deal with the similar issues 🙂 I just wanted...
View ArticleComment on Address Book by Jess
Hi Evin Just reading your blog on the way down to Cork – nice work!! From what I can see you haven’t been to Fellini Cafe on Carey’s Lane.. This cafe has been in business since the early 90’s and...
View ArticleComment on Cork Wools moved to Castle Street by Evin
It is so sudden and such a shame. I was as surprised as you. I am not affiliated with the shop at all, so had no idea it was closing until I myself went to buy wool. I hope you find the yarn you need,...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Evin
Which of these is prevelant in Pittsburgh (which is one of my favorite cities by the way)? Go Pens!
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by John
Just relocated to Cork about 6-weeks ago. Enjoying the life and people here. Biggest issue is the shortage of rental houses. Been searching the website daft.ie but haven’t found the place yet. Been...
View ArticleComment on We’re Still Here… and We Missed You by Jess
I happened across your blog when I was researching expat experiences in Ireland. (Planning on moving there in two years) I’d love to continue to read about your experiences, positive and not so positive.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by highplainsparson
In Pittsburgh, people tease and insult you as a sign of affection.
View ArticleComment on Pana Bakery in Merchants Quay by Joanne cronin
I’m looking for gluten free bread. I had some today in Ballyseedy and they told me it was supplied by your bakery. It was so lovely. Where can I buy it is live in carrigtwohill.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Things an American...
[…] the same topic over on slaintecork.wordpress.com. The author, Evin, has come up with a LONG list of adjustments American expats need to make while living in Ireland. It's a good read, with a lot of...
View ArticleComment on Knitted Knockers for Breast Cancer Ireland by LeftFootDaisy
Big thanks for spreading the word. The Knitted Knockers Campaign is a great example of charity knitting and crochet at it’s best. The women I’ve spoken to all swear by the knitted prosthesis and rate...
View ArticleComment on We’re Still Here… and We Missed You by Martha Reynolds
I found you, too, through searching for an American living in Ireland. I'll be traveling to Galway soon, for two purposes: I'm an author, and using the trip to set a new novel, and I'll also check out...
View ArticleComment on The American Love of Being Irish by HIllary
Check out the article I wrote about my recent move to Dublin! https://www.buzzfeed.com/hheffernan/16-things-youll-definitely-miss-about-america-whe-36r4v?utm_term=.bqeaJp6Yp#.fqldMx5Px
View ArticleComment on Happy Halloween by Martha Reynolds
I hate Halloween! There, I said it. It’s over now. but I did enjoy the pictures!
View ArticleComment on The Silence of Unshared Milestones by anoushapati
I definitely agree with you, celebrations without family and friends are the most difficult part of the expat life!
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Cecily
I am an expat in Ire for twenty-years . I found this blog incredibly negative.
View ArticleComment on The Best Place for… by Aodán Ó Sé
Best seafood chowder Nash 19. Best unusual soups Orso Pembroke Street. Best table service Isaacs Mc Curtain Street
View ArticleComment on Knitted Knockers for Breast Cancer Ireland by Evin
Brilliant and glad to spread the word!
View ArticleComment on Happy Halloween by Evin
It’s not for everyone, but I do enjoy seeing how people who love a certain holiday express themselves creatively to celebrate it.
View ArticleComment on The Silence of Unshared Milestones by Evin
There are drawbacks and benefits to everything, the milestones are bittersweet for sure. But then I also do not feel obligated to do something to please others on these days so that’s a bonus.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Evin
I try to not sugar coat my experience or portray a glossy expat life. It is what it is. I love it, but it is also challenging. I didn’t even post about the taxi driver her verbally assaulted me for...
View ArticleComment on The Best Place for… by Evin
Thanks, Aodán! I’ll add those to the list and my To Do list!
View ArticleComment on Old Cork City Photos from National Library of Ireland by Mixed...
Great collection Daunt Square view of Patrick Street may actually be a bit earlier than 1918 – http://readingthesigns.weebly.com/1914-64-st-patricks-st.html
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Julia Anderson
I lived in China as an American Expat for three years, and I can tell you that the worst bathroom in the US is heaven compared to the worst bathroom I’ve experienced in China
View ArticleComment on How many words do the Irish have for “Rain”? by Fergal
Has anybody heard of this sentence..’ it will rain itself out’ meaning that it will rain so much that by a certain time there won’t be any rain left and it will stop raining then
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Holly
I’m going to be moving to Dublin next summer for a year and I live for your blog! Very helpful for someone who has never lived out of the US.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Kerry
Admittedly I am not an expat (but may soon be). Maybe it’s all a matter of perspective, but i didn’t find this particularly negative – just a helpful account of things that may be challenging. When you...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Maureen Anderson
This blog and the responses were helpful. My father was an immigrant so ofcourse, considering moving there as a retirement option is intriguing. Now my eyes are opened. Thank you.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Evin
Yikes. Things you cannot unsee I bet.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Caroline
I know this is a long shot since this was from a few years ago, but I live in Texas, and will possibly moving from Texas to Cork for work. I would love to hear more about your experience.
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Evin
Very exciting prospect for you, Caroline! I’ll admit that there are more options for burritos now than when I moved here in 2008. But nothing like you’d get in Texas. You can also read what Rachel...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by Jennifer
Hi Caroline, I’ve now been in Cork (from Texas) for a little over 3.5 years. It all depends on what you want to know. There are both good and not-so-good things about Cork, just like anywhere. I think...
View ArticleComment on Slang Dictionary by Meriel
Love this page! My mother and her family are from Dundalk/Dublin but I grew up in the US, and I didn’t realise how many of these words/phrases were Irish (I just thought my mom was a bit odd sometimes...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat in Ireland by karinelsu
I’m reading because I’m moving to Dublin in a month but my path is a little different – from Copenhagen via half a year in the US where I have spent a lot of time over the years. So I recognize a lot...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat or Immigrant in Ireland by R...
Hello from Silicon Valley! Found this searching for “American in Cork Ireland.” Being stuck at home (been in CA ten years and in our house five years – house hunting when you wrote this), my mind...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat or Immigrant in Ireland by...
In reply to Jennifer. Hi Jennifer, My wife (dual citizen) and I just purchased a home in West Cork and will be relocating from Austin, Texas in the spring (IF it is safe to travel by then!). I was...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat or Immigrant in Ireland by Jenn
In reply to kevinwpruitt. Hi there, Great to hear you’ve made the decision to take the leap 🙂 My situation is a little different, in that I work here, so I have income here. I still have my accounts in...
View ArticleComment on Adjustments as an American Expat or Immigrant in Ireland by Dave
In reply to Evin. I’ve been here in Galway six years now. Moved with the two kids and the dual citizen wife. To be frank I’ve had a pretty soft landing really. I was in the system within a matter of...
View ArticleComment on How to Get a Provisional Driving Licence, aka Learner’s Permit,...
[…] in America for almost 20 years each at that point, but had to start from scratch here. So, we did. I wrote a post about the process at the time, but eventually I stopped pursuing the process...
View ArticleComment on Old Cork City Photos from National Library of Ireland by Ellen...
Fantastic wonderful memories when I see photos
View ArticleComment on Where to Buy Everything Bagel Seasoning in Ireland & How to Make...
We are visiting Ireland for the first time in October. We will be visiting my husband’s cousins whom we have only met one time many years ago. They have arranged for us to stay in the home of their...
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