Moving overseas as a carefree singleton is certainly less complicated than moving with a partner and children, but it isn’t easy. Going home alone after a day of navigating a new culture can be a very lonely experience, even with social media shrinking the distance to Read More >
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Is Moving to the UK for Work Still an Option?
The chief Brexit negotiator for the European Union will be in Ireland this week to meet with government officials here as plans progress for the UK to leave the EU. Next month, the Taoiseach will chair an-island dialogue on the impact of Brexit. And in Northern Ireland, a broad coalition of groups is bringing a Read More >
A Very Quick History of Irish Immigration to the USA
The number of Americans claiming Irish ancestry is now larger than the number of people in Ireland. The journey from Ireland to the United States of American is a well-worn path, and the history of immigration to the USA from the time of that state’s founding to the present day is reflected in the experiences Read More >
One In Six Irish People Now Living Abroad
A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that one in six Irish people are now living abroad as emigrants. Somewhat unsurprisingly, Ireland ranked the highest out of all countries included in the study. The findings, which were measured over a twelve-month period leading up to April 2015, found Read More >
Spratt Tips: Packing For A Study Year Abroad
Each year many Irish third-level students head off to colleges and universities all over the world for to resume their studies. While some go for the summer or a specific term, most students go for a whole academic year, sometimes longer. For a young person especially, making a big move such as this requires a Read More >
Spratt Tips For Returning Home From Abroad
With the recovery process of the Irish economy well and truly underway many of our so-called “Generation Emigration” are thinking of returning home to these shores after years abroad. It’s a big decision and Spratt can help. Many of those returning home have developed new found skills during their time away which if applied to Read More >
Three Spratt Tips Before Emigrating
Emigrating is a huge decision for anyone. Here at Spratt Personal Shipping, Dublin we help people make the move all the time. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up before you make that big leap into a new world. Some people decide to emigrate for a short term while others make their Read More >