During the so called Celtic Tiger years - plenty of people moved to Ireland for work .
Now in 2011 - Ireland is in the worst downturn for decades and thousands of Irish people are leaving Ireland once more to find work.
Historically - England and other parts of the UK have always been popular destinations for Irish people looking for work. The UK is Ireland's closest neighbour - and there have been strong Irish communities in many English cities for many years. There is no language problem - and most Irish people are familiar with English soccer teams and English TV and newspapers.

We will try and provide some useful information and advice for people planning to move to England or other parts of the UK .

The first thing you have to sort out when you move to England is getting a National Insurance Number.

Then - if you haven't already started - Now you can try and find work in England.
If you are planning on being self employed you will need to register with HMRC to pay Income Tax in the UK and National Insurance.
If you can't get a job you should be entitled to claim Welfare Benefits in England.

Information about Bringing a Car into the UK


The Health System in England

Finding some where to Live: Renting Property in England

You will ahve to budget for Council Tax and Water Rates



Removals to UK

Exchanging Euros to Sterling

Fuel - Gas and Electricity

Buying a House in England

Opening a UK Bank Account

TV Licence in England

Broadband and Telephone