Private Schools in Ireland

There are around 50 fee-paying Private secondary schools in Ireland – with about 26000 pupils attending them.The state in Ireland provides a subsidy to all fee-paying schools – around €110 Million Euro a year in total.The state subsidy allows the schools to keep fees low compared to the UK (for example).Sinn Fein and Labour have … Read more

Sending Money to Ireland from the UK

sending money to ireland

For anyone that is moving to Ireland from the UK – either permanently or temporarily – sending money to Ireland is something, you will need to do. The currency used in Ireland is the Euro and in the UK it is Sterling or the British Pound. What is the best way of sending money from … Read more

Opening a UK Sterling Bank Account from Ireland

Sterling bank account

If you are moving to the UK from Ireland – you are going to need a Sterling bank account in the UK. This might not be easy whilst you are still living in Ireland. In Northern Ireland, you will find that many of the banks there will allow you to open a Sterling Bank Account … Read more

Sending Money to Ireland

sending money to ireland

If you are moving to Ireland from the UK or anywhere else outside the Eurozone you will probably need to exchange currency and transfer money.  You might be planning to buy a property in Ireland or may need money available for renting and buying furniture etc. Opening a Euro Bank Account Opening a Euro bank … Read more

Best Mobile Phone Deals in Ireland

Mobile phone usage in Ireland is one of the largest in Europe per head of population. There are over five million subscribers in a population of 4.3 million. The Irish like to talk – and the average number of mobile call minutes per customer in Ireland is approximately 35% more than the European average.It can … Read more