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Let there be no more tears in the sand.

Written on 29 June 2026. Posted in Coping emotionally.

Before we sleep, we light a candle. Tomorrow is the 30th June 2026. Many of you still feel July 2021 in your bodies, the smoke, the barricades, the looting, the fires, the gunshots, the rumours that your area was next. Particularly KZN didn’t sleep that week… We watched it burn...

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RISK. I’m asking you to be honest here.

Written on 18 April 2026. Posted in Immigration Stories. No Comments on RISK. I’m asking you to be honest here.

Were You a Calculated Risk Taker, or Did You Just Jump? When you decided to move to Ireland, which one were you? I have met both kinds in this community. Two types of movers There are the ones who had spreadsheets. Five-year plans. Savings targets. Visa routes mapped out months...

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Load Shedding: The Ultimate Prep for Life in Ireland

Written on 18 April 2026. Posted in Coping emotionally. No Comments on Load Shedding: The Ultimate Prep for Life in Ireland

Ireland has (had) a fuel crisis this last week. Blockades. Empty forecourts. Queues snaking around petrol stations when the trucks finally got through. People panic buying. The news in full drama mode. Irish people looking slightly shell-shocked at the idea that you might not be able to fill...

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How to register as an Accountant in Ireland

Written on 16 April 2026. Posted in Seeking work and Registering certain careers. No Comments on How to register as an Accountant in Ireland

Written for SA2Eire by a Member Accountants looking to make the move to Ireland – what you need to know first So you have noticed that accountants are eligible for that “golden ticket” called a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). Golden for many reasons, but...

Ireland’s Housing Crisis

Written on 15 April 2026. Posted in Ireland's Housing Issues. No Comments on Ireland’s Housing Crisis

Ireland’s Housing Crisis: A Deep Dive into How We Got Here, Where We Are, and What Changed in March 2026 A comprehensive review for South Africans considering a move to Ireland, or already on the ground navigating the rental market. The short version Ireland is in the middle...

Renting in Ireland: A Hard Truth Guide

Written on 15 March 2026. Posted in Ireland's Housing Issues. No Comments on Renting in Ireland: A Hard Truth Guide

Some tips or ideas for: finding a Rental The housing crisis is not a phrase. It is a daily reality that will affect you from the moment you start looking. And could continue during your life in Ireland unless you’re fortunate enough to buy. To give you a concrete sense of what...

How to Honestly Navigate the Tricky Irish Currents

Written on 19 December 2025. Posted in Coping emotionally. No Comments on How to Honestly Navigate the Tricky Irish Currents

Written by SA2Eire Admin Years ago I wrote a blog on SA2eire called “Ireland is not for everyone, find your sheeple” but I feel it’s now out of date. So I’ve re-written it with some more current nuances. That face you pull in year one There’s a special...

Why is Life Insurance in Ireland is So Good?

Written on 12 May 2025. Posted in Life Insurance & Family Protection, Income Protection, Pensions, Investments, Morgages.. No Comments on Why is Life Insurance in Ireland is So Good?

If you’re a South African now living in Ireland, you’ve probably noticed quite a few differences between the two countries. But one area you may not have explored yet is Life Insurance and trust me, it’s worth looking into. Below I have listed the main 6 reasons why Life Insurance in Ireland...

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South Africans getting married in Denmark

Written on 1 April 2025. Posted in Immigration Stories. No Comments on South Africans getting married in Denmark

Written for Sa2Eire by a Member Are you struggling with gathering paperwork to get married to your significant other? Then Denmark might be a viable option for you. Often called the “Las Vegas of Europe”, getting married in Denmark is a very straightforward process, and...

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Our 1st year in the Rebel County

Written on 3 December 2024. Posted in Immigration Stories. No Comments on Our 1st year in the Rebel County

Written for SA2Eire by a Member From Joburg at 38 Degrees to Cork at 5: Our Permanent Move to Ireland After visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Bandon, Co Cork for a month at the end of 2018, we were sold. Belinda and I made a vow on the flight back to South Africa that we would...