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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...

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

After visiting our daughter and son in law in Bandon, Co Cork, for a month end 2018, we were sold. Belinda and I made a vow flying back to SA that we would never say good bye to Ireland again. Next time would be permanent! And so our journey began. At first a bit of procrastinating in fact...

#Our turn!!

Written on 2 December 2024. Posted in Immigration Stories. No Comments on #Our turn!!

It was #OurTurn to leave for Ireland on Saturday evening from Joburg, 31 July 2021. This has been a very eventful and extremely fast paced time, and decision we had made. I had begun looking for work in Ireland in January of 2020, COVID hit and everything went dead. I in the interim had...

A message of hope to all spouses of CSEP holders seeking employment…

Written on 2 December 2024. Posted in Immigration Stories. No Comments on A message of hope to all spouses of CSEP holders seeking employment…

If you are reading this then like me you have supported, encouraged and motivated your spouse in their journey towards obtaining CSEP and like me you also know the reality, realization and fear of eventually leaving your job in SA. More so if you have spent years at university and are doing very...

Selling or advertising food online- Food Safety Authority Ireland

Written on 22 November 2024. Posted in Businesses in Ireland, General. No Comments on Selling or advertising food online- Food Safety Authority Ireland

Food Safety Authority Ireland Food Safety Legislation Food Safety Authority Regsitrations and how: You have to register your food business with a competent authority before you start operating, even if operating from home Lists of approved Food businesses in Ireland FSAI...

Animal Travel to Ireland: A complete guide

Written on 12 November 2024. Posted in Pets and moving them to Ireland. No Comments on Animal Travel to Ireland: A complete guide

The below version is specific to Ireland and my experience as at writing of this (May 2019) Disclaimer: This below is my experience importing my dogs into Ireland, may differ from others experience. Do not see this advise and ensure that you verify facts on the various websites (see links...

Cape Town to Dublin – Fred and Ginger’s international travel

Written on 12 November 2024. Posted in Pets and moving them to Ireland. No Comments on Cape Town to Dublin – Fred and Ginger’s international travel

When we decided to make the move to Ireland, there was no question that our furkids, Fred and Ginger, would be joining us. They are rescue cats – siblings from the same litter – and we couldn’t imagine making a new home in Ireland without them! The first step we...

Birds moving to Ireland: Moving with our feathered friend

Written on 12 November 2024. Posted in Pets and moving them to Ireland. No Comments on Birds moving to Ireland: Moving with our feathered friend

Immigrating with your parrot or birdie pals? Here’s a great Blog giving you possible direction. 1. You need to apply with SA first for a Cites export permit. Complete the form online and pay the R200 odd fee. I also posted the form and proof of payment to them- see details below. Their...

Bringing your “pet plants” to Ireland

Written on 12 November 2024. Posted in Pets and moving them to Ireland. No Comments on Bringing your “pet plants” to Ireland

How to import your precious potted plants from South Africa, like Bonsai’s and Orchids for example It is quite a process and may actually not be worth it. Firstly, depending on the species of plant, they may not grow in the Irish climate. Bonsai are best outdoors long term, so be...

Bringing your pets by Ferry to Ireland

Written on 12 November 2024. Posted in Pets and moving them to Ireland. No Comments on Bringing your pets by Ferry to Ireland

Bringing your pets by Ferry to Ireland via Amsterdam (Sonje and Andrew came from China) With the large volumes of South Africans immigrating these days, it is likely that not every South African moving to Ireland is in fact moving directly from South Africa. This is a story about a couple of...