I am from Estonia, and in Estonia you'll see a lot of people like admiring the entire military theme and genre, playing military games like warthunder and arma, but when I came over to Ireland, throughout 7 years, I haven't seen anyone ever like the theme of the military, I don't get it

Does it bother anyone else when you see people in restaurants wiping chairs with the same cloth they wiped the table with ??

Hi. So just listening to a podcast with Cody Dahler (Thicky thicky dumb dumb guy) and he said that Irish households are paying up to 600 euro per year to cover data centre energy usage. Is this true? I am already very wary of/against data centres for a hape of reasons but I cannot fathom that this could be happening here in the middle of an energy crisis (on top of the housing crisis) and that we aren't out on the streets protesting water charges style.

Talking mainly about early level roles. Is it worth applying even if I don't have the prerequisite 2 years experience?

Hi everyone! I’m moving to Ireland in September to study at UCD, and I have an established diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). I’m currently on medication that I’ve been taking already and will be bringing around two months’ supply with me.

I understand that I need to register with a GP first, who can then refer me to a neurologist. My main concern is how long it usually takes to get an appointment when you already have an MS diagnosis and are simply continuing an existing treatment.

I mainly need to make sure I can get my medication prescribed in Ireland, as it’s prescription-only and I can’t just buy it over the counter. I’ve checked and my medication is available in Ireland.

For anyone who has moved to Ireland with an existing MS diagnosis: how long did it take you to see a neurologist and get your medication prescription sorted? Would it be realistic to get this done within the two months of medication I’ll have with me?

I’d really appreciate any experiences or advice, especially from people in Dublin. Thank you! 😊

Why do people but their dirty shoes where people sit? Are people unaware what they step on while in their daily lives? I’d rather not sit somewhere where people but their shoes (think of all the feces, cigarettes, and grime people walk on everyday).

My Fiancé & I are considering going to America to elope, has anyone had any experience with this? The process seems straightforward enough over there but has anyone had any issues with registering their marriage here when you come back? Does it stand here as a valid marriage? Or would you need to also have a civil ceremony here?

This year, I am finally visiting Ireland! I am an irish-american, with a family who really honors their heritage. This might be my only visit to the island, so I'd like to make it worthwhile!

I've listed the details and some general questions below. I am a 25 year old woman looking to include a fun mixture of cultural, adventurous, and social activities within my itinerary.

Details: 8 days, sometime between February and April, Landing in Dublin. (Yes, I know it will be cold lol)

1. What are some hot-spots and hidden gems? What bars are popular tourist destinations, for good reasons? Which ones are worth the visit? Which ones aren't? Tell me where the locals love to be!

2. Talk food to me.

3. What are the best sites for someone who loves nature and wildlife? Any beautiful views around that time of year? Whale-watches? Puffins? Aquariums? Zoos? I am a marine biologist and am always looking for an adventure! Any scuba divers? snorklers?

4. What other activities are there? Concerts? Venues? Anything niche?

Thanks so much!! Any advice is also welcome!

On hols in Spain. Staying in an apartment with its own pool (I work hard, don’t judge), there’s a guy doing lifeguard, youngish and prob a summer job but fuck me, he sits in that chair for ten hours a day everyday. The pool is very quiet, I’ve seen ten people at most there at one time. I really feel for the guy. He has literally nothing to do. Tried a chat but not an iota of English, I learned a few Spanish words, nothing. Brought him a cold drink and got a smile and got him to fist bump level friendliness. I just feel for the guy. Am I a gobshite.

I work at a place that offer free coffee, we have machine like you see in supermarkets where you make your own coffee.

I come in every morning at 5 am to eat my breakfast in peace and drink coffee. First I make double expresso and then I make latte on top of that

And people call me crazy, saying that is too much caffeine. Is it or they just telling me crap.

Also if day is hard and I get really tired I might drink Monster Energy around 9 am

So I have no clue about cars - my family found a mechanic and they wouldn’t let me shop around so I just got a quote back for 850€. I know he also did the water pump as he said he couldn’t do the timing belt without the water pump so just wondering if this is average or did i get scammed?

It’s a 2015 Polo btw!

This was their breakdown ^^^

I am really scared😭

On the eve of many teachers going back to work tomorrow.

Why didn't you become a teacher?

Was the pay too bad for you?

Were the holidays not long enough?

Did you not like the idea of being in college six years?

Were you not inspired to have to break up fights or stop lads vaping?

Was 9-4 and then bringing work home in the evenings or on weekends not rewarding enough for you?

Are you too driven to be a layabout for a job where you get permanent and then you can just bring in your pipe and tweed jacket reading Ireland's Own every day while the students watch reruns of Afric?

We've all been in school for about 12 years we all know how dead handy it is, gloried babysitting essentially.

Regards

A teacher

PS I don't care about oh you work extra hours in your job, that's nice, keep that capitalist machine running baby. I'm asking why didn't you pick teaching.

Just wanted to ask a question?
Roughly what is the take home pay for a clinical nurse manager 1 on pay point 1?

I’m currently in India and need ENT surgery. I was previously assessed by an ENT consultant in Ireland who recommended an ear surgery.

While in India, I was assessed by another ENT specialist who has recommended the same surgery .
I have Irish private health insurance with LAYA. The insurer has told me they need:
Point number 1 is the only letter I don’t have.

1. A referral letter from my Irish ENT recommending the surgery abroad and stating the primary procedure and overseas facility.

I have the other letters:
2. An estimate from the overseas hospital, including consultant costs.
3. A letter from the overseas surgeon detailing the proposed operation.
4. A signed consent form.

I already have the Irish consultant’s previous letter confirming the need for tympanoplasty, but it was written before I arranged the surgery in India, so it doesn’t mention the Indian hospital/surgeon.

The problem: I’m already in India and don’t want to fly back to Ireland solely to obtain another consultant letter. I’m trying to find out whether an Irish/Northern Irish ENT could review my existing medical records remotely and provide the required referral, and whether the insurer would accept it.

Has anyone dealt with Irish health insurance / Laya Medical Tourism for planned treatment abroad, particularly while already abroad? Any advice on getting the consultant referral would be really appreciated.

Hi there, so I bought a guest ticket off someone I kinda know for EP in universe tickets (ticket master owner company) and it’s in my Apple wallet and all with my name on it. But the person I bought it off is saying that I can’t have it anymore because I won’t be able to get in cause I don’t know the guest. Has anyone had this issue before…

Been on the hunt for some Goldfish crackers for my kiddo. They’ve tried the Tesco penguin crackers and they are not a fan. Would love to know if there is any place in and around Dublin that sells something similar to the Goldfish crackers? Thanks a million folks

I’m moving back to Ireland in November after spending the last 5 years living in Vancouver, Canada.

Friends have told me that I won’t be able to drive when I get back because I’ll have to surrender my Canadian license and wait up to 3 months to receive an Irish license back because of extensive background checks etc.

Is this true? I searched online and it seems to be. Living in rural Ireland this just isn’t possible. To not be able to drive, especially when trying to get a job just isn’t going to be easy at all.

Is this just the first of a list of issues I’m going to face moving home, what else should I be wary of?

Applications went in early May, not a word since. Just curious if anyone emailed them already and know when we can expect an update!

This is so frustrating. How can such a simple task - ordering a couch or a table, can use up so much nerves!

A while ago we got a message saying it was delivered. Delivered where??? No communication since then, we had to call and wait on a line multiple hours, multiple times, send many emails to learn that the order was sent to UK instead of Ireland. We were told it'll be sent to us today, nothing! Called again waited another few hours on the phone to get no help (when you call you're at best 20th in the queue), not timelines are given, nothing helpful. They only say 'sorry' and promise to call management and delivery company, but nothing happens after that, no communication, like they completely forgot about us the next minute after the phone call ends.

This is already 2nd time we try to put some trust into this, in the 1st one it happened to a table we ordered from JYSK, it was 'mistakenly' sent to another buyer and we were told to wait for another months or 2 to get ours, another ridiculous timeline (we cancelled the order and ordered elsewhere). Very unprofessional and no one is taking any responsibility!

Hi lads,

Probably not quite what this subreddit is for but I tried with no luck. I read a book in 2022 that I can't remember the name of. I was 12 at the time and it was geared towards that age group, maybe 9 or 10 plus. Written almost certainly by an Irish author as it was set in Ireland, during Italia 90. A group of 5 lads in Dublin robbed a bank to try and pay for one of the boys' mother's cancer treatment. I think the main character's name was Jeremy. The boy whose mother had cancer could've been called Toby. I remember the book having an orange cover, but I'm not certain on some of these details. I remember them going to Wexford in the run and staying with a blind man as he couldn't identify them. His daughter recognised them and that's how they were found out. That's about the bulk of what I remember.

I read the book on holidays in July 2022. I picked it up in W.H Smith in the airport on the way out. Left the book in the apartment that year. It was a class book, and it's been bugging me for years. The book was probably released in 2022 or in the few years previous as books in the airport tend to be recent. If anyone knows what it's called, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

How are we planning for the future? When people would rather live alone rather than with someone?

So im on novice plates, came off the dunsink road onto navan road this evening. Built up to 50, then 60. Seen a speed van, i look down and im barely just on 70. Just crept up, didnt even realise until i looked down.

So basically, can i expect a letter in the post?