in these modern times the cultural and economic links between Ireland and the United Kingdom have never been stronger.
It’s estimated just over 20,000 Irish people migrated to the UK in 2014. The last census revealed that there was a staggering 870,000 Irish-born people living in England and Wales.
People move across the sea for a variety of reasons. Most go to find work, study or to stay with family. No matter the reason, shipping your belongings over to our neighbours has never been easier with Spratt Personal Shipping behind you.
Read some of our advice before moving to the United Kingdom.
Common Travel Area
The Common Travel Area is a travel zone made up of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and smaller islands like the Isle of Man and Jersey. All citizens can travel freely between Ireland and the UK without requiring a passport, although some form of identification is neccassary. Furthermore, Irish people don’t need visas in order to gain employment in the UK. This makes a move to the UK the most hassle-free destination for Irish emigrants.
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Destination
Take your pick! All major UK cities have an Irish community of some form who can assist in helping you find employment and a place to settle down. Most major cities have a university or college too with some of the finest in the world in the United Kingdom.
Most Irish people usually go to London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Manchester where the largest Irish communities reside.
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Sterling
Ireland and the UK are very similar in cultural terms. The climate is more or less the same and we speak a common language.
The main difference however is the currency. To their great economic benefit, the United Kingdom resisted calls to join the Euro and persisted with the Pound Sterling. It may be worth keeping an eye on exchange rates before changing your money in order to get the most bang for your buck.
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Spratt
Here at Spratt we ship to all major points in the UK offering a swift and reliable service to ship your belongings across the water in a safe and secure environment. Some of the cities we cover are:
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London
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Manchester
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Liverpool
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Glasgow
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Birmingham
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Edinburgh
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Leeds
If you are thinking of moving across the Irish Sea why not get in touch here and get a free, quick, quote. If you’re desired destination is not included don’t worry, get in contact with us and we’ll see what we can do.
