Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Dublin, Ireland | accommodation, jobs, weather, nightlife, etc

[@user-zr1mb1ft4h]

"but when there's blue skies, it's glorious" glad to see you've embraced the Irish spirit!haha

[@ClaireHawkins]

It's true! haha

[@mariusmatei2946]

Isn't that the description of Summer in Ireland!?

[@Suursuo]

The population of Ireland, I mean the republic, has risen very fast since the 90's when it was still about 3.5m and now it is close to 5m so no surprise there is a housing-crisis.

[@dazza9859]

It’s 5.2 million and expected to reach 10 million by 2030 due to mass immigration .

[@JamJam0189]

It has increased but still below over 6 million back in the 1800’s before the awful potato famine. Since the 90s when it became richer through the Celtic Tiger period more Irish born people return to the island and so did many immigrants from Europe, the US and beyond. There is certainly plenty of space to build housing in Ireland more than in Britain.

[@DenysKapustianskyi]

@poshet5776don’t blame poor people

[@robertacroce7085]

"Severe lack of blue sky" love that and love you

[@ClaireHawkins]

hahaa love you too!

[@colinogorman8279]

Gotten worse over the last few years

[@blackbob3358]

is that american "blue sky thinking " the worst euphemism in all the world. we say "the weathers shite", generally... i speak of albion, btw.

[@mariusmatei2946]

Well, go to other cities, like Copenhagen, or Zurich, and you'd find The Same "Severe lack of blue sky" During Winter!!

[@Jim-bh7gs]

"Severe lack of blue sky;" been to Philly lately? I swear, year round, blue is becoming rare.

[@studiocelestedesign]

I'm Canadian but knew enough Irish slang to start laughing when you spoke about "someone giving you a ride".

[@ClaireHawkins]

That's a mistake I won't make again! :)

[@carola-lifeinparis]

I have spent about 10 days in my life in Ireland, and I was surprised that I knew a lot of things you mentioned. I visited my sister who studied in Dublin, and she already lived in a 2 bedroom apartment with 5 people (her plus 4) and they still made room for two guests. As a German living in France, I wish our summers were a bit milder because it is NOT fun walking with a mask in 37°C and a nice sunny but windy Irish summer day sounds definitely more pleasing. My challenge for 2021 is to actually learn Irish, and as I loved the first 5 lessons, I decided to sign up for an A1 exam in summer.

[@ClaireHawkins]

So cool that you're learning Irish! That's a good point about the summers here. There's always an optimistic view!

[@carola-lifeinparis]

@@ClaireHawkins I hope I still remember it by the time we are all allowed to vacation elsewhere again :) What word did you pronounce wrong?

[@ClaireHawkins]

@@carola-lifeinparis It actually happened a few times with different Irish town names! I'm glad that someone told me how to say Dun Laoghaire before I shot the music video for my song "Dublin" there, otherwise I would have definitely said it wrong! haha

[@peterdunne1779]

Nobody really speaks irish

[@carola-lifeinparis]

@@peterdunne1779 Tà mé ag foghlaim na Gaeilge agus 50000 daoine Gaeilge acu. 50,000 people are speaking it. :)

[@Jaguarjc]

Claire you do a nice job explaining everything about living in Dublin and how it compares to other cities.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@mariusmatei2946]

How it compares to New York, Yes!!

[@MY-zx6lz]

She was so far off! Where was she staying - D11 D12 D13 D2 D4 She barely touched Dublin!

[@memisemyself]

The provision of services, all night entertainment, etc. depends on demand. NY has a population of about 9 million, all in a relatively small area, Ireland has 5 million, spread out over a relatively big area. The greater Dublin area has about 1.8 million. That needs to be considered when making comparisons. The road, rail and public transport networks are Dublin centric but that's changing, at last. However, it is possible to get from Killarney to Kilkenny without going to Dublin but it's easier and requires only one change of bus, where as the other options require two or more. It's probably faster too. Demand for a direct route doesn't exist. "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain," is a line from My Fair Lady, in Ireland that would read "The rain in Ireland mainly stays."

[@mariamoyles189]

Your Ireland pronunciation was spot on for a American, 😜

[@ClaireHawkins]

haha thank you!

[@cianrafferty1171]

An interesting thing about the pronunciation of “H” in Ireland: during The Troubles in Northern Ireland from to 60s to the 90s, how you pronounced “H” was actually very contentious, as generally, Catholics were taught to pronounce it as “haitch”, whereas Protestants were taught to pronounce it as “aitch”. How people pronounced it often was how they were identified by the opposing side, and so people had to be very careful how they said it depending who they were talking to in the risk of a sectarian attack.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I've heard this! It's really fascinating how something seemingly small like the pronunciation of a letter can have so much significance.

[@pyndtv]

Woah..!

[@chiefswife1212]

Why is it cliché if your great or great great grandmother is from Ireland? Its a fact for many, we go to Ireland every year, feels like hone, nothing cliché about it.

[@elainedrummond3948]

You did a great job pronouncing "Ireland"! I am from Dublin and live in California now. I have modified how I say "Ireland" as when I pronounce it my way people stare at me blankly..."Orlando???" lol!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I've had some people back in the US think I'm saying "island" ... which isn't technically wrong, since Ireland is an island! haha

[@Jim-bh7gs]

I hear it as "Orland" when an Irish person speaks.

[@stefanmarkovic8517]

Thank you for this video Claire! I find this information very helpful since I plan on moving to Ireland probably sometime around next year. Hopefully, all the measures are gone by that time. Great video, liked and subscribed as well!

[@ClaireHawkins]

So glad you enjoyed! Best of luck with your move!

[@bokibo87]

Lol good luck with that. It s not gonna be easy....

[@MY-zx6lz]

You plan on moving to Ireland you better have proper papers and if you try to get a job - you need your visa and/or a PPS card - without this you will not be hired - not even in a coffee shop! Hostels are fairly cheap - approx. 12 to 20 Euros a night (except weekends - they go up to 75) Generator - I feel is the best of all for location - most are priced the same - you get discounts if you book longer stays than 2/3 days. Don't be so braggy - like telling everyone in Ireland that you are from New York a hundred times - in their minds, they are thinking - who cares - shut up already as they smile Irish in general are not a big talker and some may tell you - you have so many stories - in another word - stop talking - do you like to hear yourself talk! Depending on where you live in Dublin - you will experience different weather - different people and be warry of the Gypsies and the Irish travelers - they are well taken care of in Ireland - have housing and food and maybe more - the money you give them only goes back home (again they are in Ireland to get free housing and food) Do not give them food when they say they are hungry (they will throw it in the trash ) they only want your many as food is free in the housing that is provided for them! Good luck finding many Irish around as they are settled in - working - or keeping to themselves elsewhere! If you going there to live - get a job secured before getting there - it will not be easy - as all the others that think - I'm going to get a place - a job and life will be smooth sailing - btw you cannot get apt if you do not have a job - unless you share with so many other and you do not need to be on a lease! This video did not even tough on Dublin as she was to busy talking about herself and continuously mentioning New York! pretentious behavior!

[@mariefrancemanibal2954]

I remember, when I was living there years ago, how I sent my friends into fits of laughter after trying to pronounce Dun Laoghaire or Drogheda for the first time. My parents lived in Nenagh at the time, and that was another one that did not quite sound like it looks.

[@robrobbins]

I was going to spend a week in Dublin for my vacation before the pandemic hit. Recently I have resumed my planning for a trip. I am binging on Irish films and contemporary novels.

[@MY-zx6lz]

What the heck for - Irish are not going to sit with you and have an in-depth conversation about books you read of movies you saw - In their minds they say - long here we go again - another on - bartender - give me another!

[@Grace-vl3ti]

My husband, our 3 year old and I are talking about moving to Ireland from Texas! I have dual citizenship and some family over there. Thank you for you videos! They are giving much needed insight!!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm so glad my videos have been helpful! My most recent ones offer a bit more of an up-to-date take. Best of luck with the move!

[@KnightessTTV]

I'm learning Irish while in America, hoping to one day at least visit Galway, and I can agree, if you ONLY speak English, words in Irish are rarely pronounced how they look. However thankfully, the Irish language is theoretically spelled phonetically. So once you get the hang of the phonemes of the language, such as the dipthongs, then lenition and eclipses, even if you don't know what the word means, you can get fairly close to the pronunciation of the word. :D

[@ClaireHawkins]

That's really cool!

[@jerrybarnes6611]

Yikes - some major misinformation here. The free movement of people between Ireland and the UK (which of course includes Northern Ireland) pertains to Irish and British nationals only. Not sure what would have happened to you had there been a spot check on the bus/train as you crossed the border. Especially these days with all the Brexit stuff was not a smart thing to travel without ID or worse, tell others it was ok! If you were to learn French, or pretty much any other language, one of the first things you would need to do is learn how to pronounce the alphabet. It's the same with Irish. Most anyone in Ireland would have been happy to teach you or you can go to multiple youtube channels and learn in five minutes.

[@madirishgirl76]

Jerry barnes anyone from a other country who has the right visia to live and work in the republic of Ireland actually has no problems going up north due to the fact they have the proper working papers. Lots of non nationals who have proper papers to live work here that I know go up north dont have any problems at all. Going up north is not just for Irish and UK nationals at all. Other nationalities with proper documentation has the fight to travel up north just like everyone else so that's not mis information.

[@deborahbyrne4054]

Actually in December 2021 they brought a new bill forward in Westminster which was passed. People who are not Irish will need an ETA to travel between Ireland and Northern Ireland although it doesn't come into effect till 2025. There will be random check's and if you don't have an ETA and you're not Irish you can be prosecuted. Some of the Northern Ireland party's tried to have it amended so it wouldn't be applied to Northern Ireland and Ireland but it failed. So probably best people start being aware of this as it could land people in court. Apparently you have to apply three days prior to travel but that you can do it online. I think this will have a negative impact on tourism and employment. The British said no problem with CTA and the Irish but brexit is about borders and foreigners so it went ahead. It was in the news in November and December 2021. He probably just didn't remember when it comes into effect. You can Google it but pretty sure it's 2025 it comes into effect. Hopefully it will be well managed. I'm sure our government will do some sort of advertising closer to it being inforced, to make sure our tourists and us our aware of the new rules here in Ireland.

[@juliacathrynnn]

Hi Claire! Will you do a video going more in depth on being American and living in Europe. Like what your process was for visas and stuff? So interested to learn on it to hopefully move to Ireland one day...

[@ClaireHawkins]

Yes! I have several more Ireland videos planned, so stay tuned! Feel free to comment any specific questions you have and I'll try my best to answer them!

[@sabbesankharaanicca]

I’m interested in Irish country-living rather than living in a big city. Any suggestions for videos on this?

[@messybeaucoup]

Very nice and respectful video about living in Dublin! I hope you have a great time and always remember it fondly

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@ilovetomurder]

As someone who lives in Dublin and is Irish themselves this was great to watch! Also yes the weather here, yeah we don't talk about that😂 As for the slang a ton of people have trouble with it but it does start to become natural over time😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

I think I’m *slowly* getting the hang of it! haha Thanks for watching!

[@MY-zx6lz]

Wtf are you talking about - do you live under a rock?

[@MichaelDoran23]

Irish people love small talk, the definition of being Irish is you mention the weather with practically every single person you meet 😂. We talk about the weather alot. Funny thing is though, if you think the weather in Dublin is bad, the further west you go, the worse it gets.

[@billgoldberg1377]

@@ClaireHawkins Where slang in most countries is dependent on area/locations.. in Ireland that is the case to.. but the same accounts for Dublin.. those in the west of the city (home grown irish speaking slang) can hardly understand those from the east of the city. Having lived here 17 years, (with the initial thought of only staying here for 1 year before moving over to the US) I can honestly say, Irish people are the nicest warmest and kindest people on the planet (IMO) hence I kinda got stuck here :) Dublin has seen incredible development over the past 20 or so years and has become one of the top 5 international cities of Europe.

[@Nyu726]

Just moved to Dublin few weeks ago and still looking for accommodation, what a madness :D

[@ClaireHawkins]

Best of luck! I know how tricky it can be.

[@colinogorman8279]

Good luck it's tough going

[@justdefacts]

Good luck. My son took 3 months to find accommodation recently and ended up moving out to Naas. My daughter is also looking for affordable accommodation and I think she'll be camping out with me for some time yet!

[@Nyu726]

@@justdefacts actually found something quickly

[@jgg59]

Actually that’s exactly how it’s pronounced if you use Irish language rules not English! Lol Google translate is pretty good to

[@ClaireHawkins]

Of course! haha

[@onthebeer77]

Ah the letter H! Head up North to Belfast and ask people how it's pronounced. You'll find that the Catholics pronounce it one way, and Protestants will pronounce it differently! 🙈

[@johncconnolly1]

One more point that I had forgotten about: when somebody talks about "your man" to you, it doesn't mean or even imply any affiliation between you and the person your friend is referring to. While this is counterintuitive to an American, it is 100% common in Ireland. It simply is a reference to the third party you two are discussing.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I found that really interesting when I was there!

[@vinnychoudhary2827]

I want to come in Ireland for working can you guide me plz 🥺

[@Amndayell]

Me and my small New England town have prepared me for Ireland. lol. I'm a bit North of Boston towards the NH border. Bars close before midnight if not 30 past on weeknights and then maybe an extra hour or two on weekends. Trash public transport. And again, we have a very heavy Irish/ American community so thankfully I have received some language lessons throughout my years. lol This was so helpful, would LOVE a part two.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you'll subscribe and stay tuned for more Ireland videos!

[@madirishgirl76]

Amanda yell some of the buses in Ireland are very good I live 1 hr from Dublin and there are buses going from Dublin to rosslare co wexford every hour 1 buses every hour going up and down I know this coz all the buses go through my home town. Do your homework

[@KevinKaffy]

New York to Ireland 😂…being Irish I guess the opposite seems like the more logical move 🤔

[@kilcar]

Yes. Ireland is wonderful. New York is lovely too. Dad born in NYC. That being said, My Irish grandparents fled NYC ( Ludlow & Houston streets) for Central Illinois, one significant reason? NYC is NOT reflective of America, in fact, I often think of it as an Outland, separate from the culture of America ( I know this is hard to swallow) , and aloof and sorry, debased. I love Ireland cause' in 15 or so minutes, you've made a new friend practically anywhere you go. Best advice: When in Eire ( or the North of Ireland) relax and chill. The NY Minute doesn't fly here, and you' LL be better and happier for it! Slan, and all the Best.

[@jgdooley2003]

Irish pace of life is a lot faster than many parts of Europe. Especially in working cities at lunch time and morning and evening rush hours.

[@Tefozp]

Where did u worked with music?

[@steady747]

Ok we get it, you are from NY

[@horsewhisperer2614]

Very Interesting; I recommend that you move down to County Limerick or Clare or even Kerry; don't stay in Dublin.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

8:35 Just say "Ourland" and you've got it in one! Thanks for your kind presentation of our country. With regard to night life, unfortunately Irish habits of binge drinking, nowadays coupled with similar habits concerning 'recreational drugs', make it that night-clubs (not all of them perhaps) are the one place you're likely to have a nasty experience now and then. Too many people there fueled up on drink and god knows what else, 'not in their right mind'.

[@dione6388]

"Arlend"?

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

@@dione6388 That sounds like Dublin 4!

[@dione6388]

@@andrewg.carvill4596 yeah, you might be right 😅

[@mikefish8226]

The travel between Ireland and NI is the same for Ireland and the UK. There's been a Common Travel Area between UK and Ireland since the 1920s. Irish people who move to the UK can also vote in UK elections etc. the same as UK and Commonwealth citizens.

[@robertfields4836]

Lovely, Keep up the good work 😉😉😉😁😁😁 enjoy Ireland 😂😂😂.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!!

[@andyderp6473]

Even the G.D.A (greater Dublin area) is screwed for houses, was interesting to hear about the differences in NA as apposed to here on the drinking side and yes! The Germans know how to party, few spots in Cologne know how to make you forget the night. Thanks for the video Claire.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it. And you're right about German nightlife - though the Irish know how to have a good time too! :)

[@anniecheevers5472]

Hi Claire! If you don’t mind me asking- how were you able to move there and get a living type/working visa? I am also a singer songwriter from Boston and want to move to Dublin. I was accepted into UCD for a non music related masters but I’m wondering how to move there without a study visa? Thank you!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I was on a Working Holiday Authorization! I talked about it more in some of my other Ireland videos. :)

[@njoldguy8728]

Keep going. I am a subscriber to an Irish channel that has 1 Million subscribers. The algorithm sent your channel to me, you are doing something right. Good luck.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! New videos every Sunday :)

[@timotheegoulet1511]

Remember when taking buses in Ireland to always, always, always greet and thank the Bus Driver when entering and leaving the Bus. Folks will think you are Rude if you don't. You don't want to be know as a Rude-Boy or Girl.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Yes! Super important!

[@cameramanceltic4915]

the housing problem is not just in dublin it is all over ireland . and it is getting worse not better

[@jedimasterdaniel9666]

I used to live in Dublin from 2016-2019 It’s a great area and i moved from the Denver area and moving to Dublin was a huge upgrade because a lot of things were more accessible to get to than Colorado.

[@blowme5258]

Gibi

[@AlexKelly-mk8py]

I can't wait to move there. I am sick and tired of being a lone as an autistic person in America. People are mean when you are nice. The nicer you are in the United States the lonelier you are. Don't fall for the right to be non binary, your still alone because of your parts, even if your bi-sexual or pansexual. I am moving to Ireland because at 35 I am sick of not mattering to anyone in this materialistic cess-pool of wealth, guns and anti-social personality disorder as the norm!

[@Frankabagnale33]

Nice video except for one point. Irish or Gaeilge IS pronounced exactly as it’s written. It’s just not pronounced using English phonetics, just like how French, German, and basically any other languages aren’t pronounced using English language rules or phonetics. Sorry if this seems a bit pedantic but as someone who speaks Irish, it’s annoying when someone foreign asks me why my name (it’s not Frank) isn’t pronounced as it would be if it was English, or why Sáoirse ‘looks funny’. Why is Italian not pronounced like English?

[@WelcomeToRabuAvenue]

Watched you from The Philippines

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@colinogorman8279]

💪

[@SammySamuelSam]

¿What about the health system?

[@mrd6869]

Just left ireland 3 weeks ago.Been there all year as my fiance is down in Bray,so I'm back and forth from the States.The lower wages,high taxes and high cost of living are an issue in dublin. However I work remotely for an American company,so I'm kinda "off the radar" . Oh yeah for anyone reading this:PrePay Power is a scam😆. That is all.

[@fergallawlor5829]

Why rent in Dublin ridiculous money Laois Offaly Westmeath and we have great recording studios if that's your thing and great scenery

[@mikel488]

As another American living in a European country, its very obvious you are sugarcoating 95% of this video. So really, this video is all complaints which is fine but just say it how it is. It’s cloudy and slate grey skies, it sucks. You have to know Irish on some level yet it can’t be used anywhere else? It sucks. Dublin is at the heart of transportation, that sucks if you are going from town to town.

[@harry-Mechelangelo]

I am going to study abroad in Dublin. I like playing video games. How is the internet speed over there?😢

[@daveyinthevalley]

Howie ye Claire , love the vid, God New York I've have a dream to go there someday, you picked some city like my beloved city of Dublin, your vid is very interesting I'm always intrigued by the American experience of Dublin ps I've few tins of paint for your wall there, cheap battleship grey that fell of the horse in cart in Smithfield,, ( only messing) there's some amazing places that are not always highlighted, you should check out the Irish Jewish museum a fascinating gem in the heart of what was called in Dublin little Jerusalem, and also check out St Domnicks church or St Saviours as its called to on Domnick street, an incredible church that has a beautiful stained glass window given to the church by a distant relative of Princes Diana the earl of Spencer in the very olden times, it's a marvel of a building once frequented by a very famous Dublin man who will be a saint ,, Blessed Mat Talbot, it's also was home to a very very famous and glamorous ex footballer who is now a dedicated priest, you would love it, it's so close to so many amazing places, the Garden of Remberance were JFK visted , you take care I'm fellow Soul singer songwriter , ps have you seen the film the commitments you have to it take care and mind yourself , I love the vid ,,

[@daveyinthevalley]

I've good ol Dublin joke for you, two old Dublin women both with very bad hearing on a Buss in Dublin 30 years ago, Mary - my husband is bringing us to pavarotti, Annie- oh that will be lovely I hope you get the weather,, 😂

[@relaxationandmeditationpk401]

Good job ur videos gives us aloot information thanks for informative information

[@ClaireHawkins]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@colinogorman8279]

Generally agree with everything the weather has really gone downhill over the last decade or so dramatically. A lot wetter and duller and more storms though the media exaggerate a lot of the windy weather in advance 😂

[@MY-zx6lz]

bullocks!

[@mycollegeadvisor3192]

How are different racial groups treated in Ireland? Would African Americans be welcomed?

[@sarahwright5174]

I know it kinda changes based on how much is made but how much are taxes? Dont you have to pay taxes to the US and Ireland? Is it a lot😅?

[@christopher9727]

John 3.16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

[@jgg59]

Trivia Dublin isn’t even in the top 10 rainiest cities in Europe

[@ClaireHawkins]

Interesting!

[@MY-zx6lz]

1 - Your video is so way off - what planet did you land on ? Your point of view is way off on all! Carry your fricken passport! You want to keep mentioning New York - tell me one more time - I did not hear the other 50 times! A club in Ireland is called a disco FYI!

[@donalkearney81]

Just discovered your channel. Born and raised in Ireland but currently living in WA State. Love your videos and you should check out Co Clare if you haven't already. Great music scene and speaking of that, best of luck with yours 😀

[@Success4u247]

Just to correct your assertion that when you left the 26 countries of the republic, you didn’t enter a different country. You entered another part of Ireland ruled by the British. Big difference

[@thekingofmoney2000]

eɪtʃ/ in British English, but in Ireland we tend to aspirate it as 'haitch' /heɪtʃ/.

[@AbandonedSymphony9898]

Loved the way you informed about Ireland with a mixture of fun, positivity and truth:-) and the info itself is useful..will keep it in mind if I happen to get a visa to beautiful Ireland..

[@ClaireHawkins]

That's always the goal with my videos - fun, positivity, and truth! Thanks for watching, and I hope you'll stay tuned for more coming soon!

[@sofiavas6006]

Hallo,i wanted to ask you how is Berlin compared to Dublin?

[@amandeepsinghsaluja621]

Hi Carola. I want to know that is 60k a decent salary in Dublin, ireland?

[@RanjithreddyKuntraji]

Hey medam how are you are you from Ireland iam from india iam living in Russia

[@philipianwahing1149]

hi i'm Philip watching from Philippines province from Bohol 🥰

[@ultansadventures]

Accommodation in Dublin is always going to be an issue for as long as they keep building low rise building causing the city to sprawl and forces people out of the city centre and more into little suburbs. It has always been a badly planned city and that won't change any time soon. Just one of the reasons why I was delighted to get to relocate out of it and up to the north west, quality of life is much better, although there is even more rain here as we get the weather first off the Atlantic.

[@ClaireHawkins]

The West of Ireland is beautiful! But you’re right about the rain! Haha

[@liamK1916]

Ireland is a rural country. Our charm is our character. Building high rise cities isn’t really in our interest. Unless we want to become like NY or London. As an Irish person with realistic expectations of life and a respect for what has gone before me, a Dublin full of high rise buildings isn’t an Irish city. It may be a city in Ireland. But not Irish. So we should respect the fact that Dublin has limited capacity and move on. We simply can’t squeeze in many more people without seriously damaging the quality of life and putting too much a strain on natural resources and infrastructure. The new world was blessed with an abundance of land and blank page for city design and development. We simply will never have that luxury. That can be a curse to some. But in reality it’s a bonus, if we learn to put an upper limit on population we can remain a small city and retain our character to continue to attract tourists. Otherwise we become a shitty overcrowded smaller version of London 😔

[@mariusmatei2946]

@@liamK1916 Yes, you Are right, Dublin is Not (like) New York, Philadelphia, or Los Angeles; in fact, it (Dublin) Is More Like Copenhagen, Zurich, or Oslo.

[@Lilly-hh9es]

@@liamK1916 Exactly! Personally l hate tall buildings , elevators, crowd... So l decided to move to Ireland, l hope it doesn't get much crowded than it is 😁Nature is spectatular, small villages, looks like a rural fairytale. I would die if l had to live 1 day in NYC or Tokyo.

[@MY-zx6lz]

Accommodation is a problem because of migrant - immigration - illegals - students ( Most of Brazil is living there) and so on! The city was not badly planned!

[@Nhimpine]

Hey, do you know how much a typical student rent is in Dublin?

[@btchides]

Im coming to Dublin for the very for the very first time maybe we can meet up

[@darrenduff8586]

IRELAND IHAS 32 COUNTIES .YOU DO NOT DRIVE OR CROSS INTO ANOTHER COUNTRY PLEASE ASK YOU RE IRISH COUSINS TO EDUCATE YOU

[@zuzukyd]

wait....so you dont have bus after 9pm in dublin?..

[@hvacdesignsolutions]

Dublin has one thing holding it back from being a great place for young people......affordability. It's not doable anymore.

[@jillianryan1890]

Yes I lived in Dublin 20-15years ago the nightlife was good craic then and so was the atmosphere unfortunately when I visit Dublin now especially in the city centre of Dublin I don’t like it or want to be there. Downhill is an understated.

I’m so excited to watch more of your content!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Likewise! 😊

[@rhondahale007]

Finally a vid on living in Ireland that doesn’t make me cringe. Probably because you’re a New Yorker 🗽

[@ao_haus]

Would you recommend moving from Berlin to Ireland?

[@Julina-yh6qs]

Were the restrictions heavier in Ireland than in New York?

[@28gbb]

All the old clubs closed. Q bar, red box anyone remember those ?

[@miikaleppala]

You do know that English is not pronounced as it is written either?

[@timward3116]

Very interesting! I'm old enough to be your father, but when I was basically your age (in the pre-internet, pre-Starbucks era), I lived in Cork City for about a year and suburban Dublin (Knocklyon) for a few months. So I was there almost as long as you've been there. And like you, I had grandparents from Ireland (not Cork or Dublin, though). During my first week in Cork, I had this weird feeling of familiarity - as though a place very much like Cork was my home and I had simply been away for awhile (my entire life to that point). However, I found it REALLY strange that I did not get a similar feeling at all from Dublin. Did you settle in quickly there? Did anything seem to fit like an old shoe, so to speak? Anything spookily familiar?

[@loquayrocks]

I'm from Limerick and lived in Cork for a year, Cork felt like a foreign country to me

[@timward3116]

@@loquayrocks Ha-ha! Odd how some places feel familiar and some don't - and you're from Limerick! I grew up in Chicago and Phoenix and have lived most of my adult life in Phoenix. Cork felt familiar. Dublin might as well have been Berlin as far as I knew or cared. My grandparent came from Roscommon (2), Galway (1) and Westmeath (1). Who knows about Cork nowadays, though? I'm sure it is quite different from what I remember. And a good friend in Phoenix who live most of his life in Tipperary tells me that each time he returns 'home," he finds it is less and less the same; nothing is as it was. So Cork might not be very familiar to me anymore, if I could ever make it back. Everything changes, I guess.

[@AbhiDaRocker]

Nice video. I like that fact that u know where your views could get a bit biased. That helps a viewer to understand if they need to see more information or not. All the best with your music too. That is something without which life seems to meaningless to me! From India🇮🇳 with love!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@jenniferbryant2700]

In Texas, bars and clubs close at 2 am. Liquor stores close at 9 pm. You cannot purchase beer or wine past midnight. And liquor stores are closed on Mondays. So, you really have to plan ahead on the weekends.

[@gretchenvanschnozbaeg4040]

Irish summer is over 10 degrees and its scorching haha

[@darioportulano351]

I'm moving to Dublin in August, hope to find a lot of friends and... a room to live in :D

[@ClaireHawkins]

Best of luck!!

[@fredh3152]

What about the internet connection? Is there Fiber? I am a day trader so have to have strong and stable connection at all times. Thanks

[@ClaireHawkins]

I never had any issues with internet in Dublin but if you’re in really rural Ireland it might be different.

[@JenniferEstella]

Totally agree with this! The accommodation in Dublin is totally different compared to the smaller cities / town! Move to the countryside! 😅😅 love the vid! 😍

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! haha There definitely are some beautiful parts of the countryside I still have to visit!

[@colinogorman8279]

Definitely

[@blackbob3358]

where ever you are, it's known in the trade as "supply and demand". the naivete of some people astounds , even, a thick twat like me.

[@semicarlson1654]

I will visit lreland soon beautiful

[@akbender]

I always call it "OIRLAND" :D

[@colinogorman8279]

🤔 😂

[@emmyemmaem]

i so so appreciate a review from another big city gal. I was shook when i realized Tkaran:to (toronto) is practically bigger than all of Ireland.

[@ClaireHawkins]

It was definitely a big change for me!

[@tableofcontentslsad]

Well done on the pronunciation of Ireland, even us locals struggle sometimes :)

[@ClaireHawkins]

haha thank you!

[@MY-zx6lz]

joking right??

[@chocolatcats]

oh please....THE UK IS ALL WET....that's it. its not like our Calif....99% sunny days.....you should have know this

[@ClaireHawkins]

The Republic of Ireland isn’t in the UK. 😊

[@michaelgalindo4066]

Hey, dear. What's popping? I'm from Brazil and I really enjoyed all things you said on the video. Thanks a million

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@ningboy3274]

do they sell chapstick in Ireland?

[@28copland]

Hey you should come to cork ,lots of buskers down here too

[@ClaireHawkins]

I actually have a whole video on my channel about buskers in Cork. Check it out! :)

[@dgog.3595]

Yes my friend, you are the weird one. 😅

[@colinogorman8279]

Nightlife has really gone downhill over the years

[@loquayrocks]

especially now that all the pubs think they're night clubs and blast shite music out and you can't have a conversation anymore

[@tiwiogunye]

@@loquayrocks 😭😭

[@michaelodonnell824]

I'm Irish and the biggest problem with Irish names are NOT towns, villages, etc - it's People, especially names...

[@ClaireHawkins]

I’d say you’re right on that!

[@hussensaad9983]

you look lake gibi on youtube

[@ricksanchez2425]

Canada is nice have u ever been to Toronto

[@Bdchi3]

I would have never guessed you were from NY. Not even east coast 😮sound like you're from Cali

[@ClaireHawkins]

haha all the other New Yorkers I grew up with sound like me

[@lordofbirds]

This was a really nice video! I'm moving to Dublin in August to go on exchange, so some of your points were very helpful for me :)

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm so glad!! Thanks for watching and have a fantastic time on your exchange!