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Good places to live in Meath?
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08-10-2012 5:52pm#1Hello Everyone!
Meath is one of the places I have been considering in my move from Canada. I will not be leaving for another one or two years. Are there any places you recommend here?
I have posted in another thread about moving to Ireland and the couple responses I have received are "Do not move here". Haha. So I am hoping for a little more positive feedback because the move is going to happen. I have wanted to live in Ireland since I was a little girl and the Universe is telling me I need to be there too and has been telling me for quite some years now. It is a definite, just having trouble deciding where to settle.
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Well, for lack of better words, my spidey senses tell me to move there, lol. I doubt it will be permanent, just a starting point. I like moving around a lot. It is adventurous.
Meath is just a place I am drawn to on an energy level. I have never even visited Ireland before, just making the plunge. I have a few places in mind, but I just want to see what the opinions of the locals are before I ask more specifics.
Also, I am a simple person. I do not care for the big cities. Lived in one my whole life, except for the last two years and I want to keep down sizing on the population aspect, haha. And what locals of the native land call ordinary, I call extraordinary because it is something completely different than what I am use to.0 -
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Pauvre Con wrote: »There are lots of things to consider. Work. Transportation. Social life. Scenery. So it's hard to comment without knowing anything about you! Some parts of Meath are handy for commuting to Dublin I'd say that.
As for making the move itself - well I'm an immigrant and I don't think you should underestimate how difficult the jobs market is here. Of course it depends on your own skills/qualifications. The right person could snap up a job like that - but for most it's very tough. Grand place to visit but not to earn a living imho.
Haha. Fair enough. What does one need to know about me to help make me a better fit for a certain city?
I do not mind commuting. I kind of figured I would be doing that anyways. I do not drive so I would be relying on your public transit system or I could buy a bike or something.
Not too worried about the job market, I have never had any trouble finding work. What is the unemployment rate like in Meath? What sectors are looking for people? It is kind of hard to do all this research online from another country. 0 -
We moved out to Trim in June and have not regretted it for 1 second, place is great.
Nice people, River Boyne running through the centre, Castle and loads of other old shiit (Braveheart was all filmed here), loads of pubs, plenty to do and a great commute to Dublin
http://www.trimtown.com/
Trim was definitely one of the places I was considering. Glad to be getting good feedback for it.
I am a sucker for castles and old shiit, hahaha. 0 -
I guess another important thing to mention is...I would want to be in a place that is more, umm, spiritually open minded? No matter where you go in the world, religion is a touchy subject and I need an open minded place for my spiritual beliefs. 0
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FireFoxglove wrote: »I guess another important thing to mention is...I would want to be in a place that is more, umm, spiritually open minded? No matter where you go in the world, religion is a touchy subject and I need an open minded place for my spiritual beliefs.
I dont think you'll find anywhere in Meath too "spiritually open". Its about as open, or as hostile, as anywhere else in the western world. Its predominately Catholic, and I'm glad to say Trim has preserved much of the traditional Catholic traditions that have been diluted elsewhere in Ireland (especially Dublin).0 -
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FireFoxglove wrote: »Haha. Fair enough. What does one need to know about me to help make me a better fit for a certain city?
I do not mind commuting. I kind of figured I would be doing that anyways. I do not drive so I would be relying on your public transit system or I could buy a bike or something.
Not too worried about the job market, I have never had any trouble finding work. What is the unemployment rate like in Meath? What sectors are looking for people? It is kind of hard to do all this research online from another country.
All economic roads lead to Dublin. There's FA work in the likes of Meath. As I've said, I'm an immigrant and I've never known a jobs market like the one in Ireland at the moment - and I doubt it'll pick up anytime soon either. So I'd make some very careful enquiries into this. Even if you see a job you'd be a good fit for there'll probably be loads of other people going for the same position; people that already have experience working in Ireland and don't have to worry about visas and the like!
If you want to see the best of this country you go to the beautiful west coast - that's why virtually all the visitors flock there. But for jobs it's gotta be in and around the Dublin area. Personally if I wanted to have a quiet life but stay within "the Pale" so as to be able to commute I'd plump for Wicklow which has some staggering scenary and is on Dublin's doorstep.0 -
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Pauvre Con wrote: »All economic roads lead to Dublin. There's FA work in the likes of Meath. As I've said, I'm an immigrant and I've never known a jobs market like the one in Ireland at the moment - and I doubt it'll pick up anytime soon either. So I'd make some very careful enquiries into this. Even if you see a job you'd be a good fit for there'll probably be loads of other people going for the same position; people that already have experience working in Ireland and don't have to worry about visas and the like!
If you want to see the best of this country you go to the beautiful west coast - that's why virtually all the visitors flock there. But for jobs it's gotta be in and around the Dublin area. Personally if I wanted to have a quiet life but stay within "the Pale" so as to be able to commute I'd plump for Wicklow which has some staggering scenary and is on Dublin's doorstep.
I am going to try really hard to not sound dumb, haha, but what does FA stand for? And what is "the Pale"?
How was it paperwork wise when you moved to Ireland? Was it difficult to get everything in order? I have been doing lots of research on the matter. But it is nice to hear it from someone who has literally gone through the hoops.
Good to know the tourists hang out in the West, I so do not want to live there then. Trying to get away from the mass amounts of people.
I was reading on one of the Irish websites that gives a list of all paperwork you need to move to Ireland, and because I am from Canada it said I do not need to get a Visa. I just have to get an employer to basically be a sponsor for me and file paperwork for me. From what I understand and have read. But I will look more into this.
I shall Google Wicklow and see what you are talking about. 0 -
If I am reading that bus schedule correctly, it takes an hour from Trim to Dublin? The bus seems to run pretty frequently and early in the morning until late at night which is awesome. 0 -
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Wow. Your landscapes and ruins are so spectacular. I do not know how I am ever to decide where to move, haha. I do very much love the look of Trim though and Wicklow is pretty snazzy. Another place I was looking at was Athlone. There are so many adventures I could have in your country. But where to begin! I think I may just have to throw a dart on a map. But I really do like the look of Trim... 0
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FireFoxglove wrote: »Wow. Your landscapes and ruins are so spectacular. I do not know how I am ever to decide where to move, haha. I do very much love the look of Trim though and Wicklow is pretty snazzy. Another place I was looking at was Athlone. There are so many adventures I could have in your country. But where to begin! I think I may just have to throw a dart on a map. But I really do like the look of Trim...
Trim has a bit of everything. And you're near Tara, Newgrange, Loughcrew, Kells, etc. If you're into ancient Celtic stuff, Meath is the place to be.0 -
Trim has a bit of everything. And you're near Tara, Newgrange, Loughcrew, Kells, etc. If you're into ancient Celtic stuff, Meath is the place to be.
I think that is exactly why I am drawn to Meath. There is so much history.
One of my favourite stories is the Werewolves of Ossory. I for sure want to go and find the place where the story is said to have happened. Quite fascinating! 0 -
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Yeh Meath! Place to be..
Altho make sure meath is the place you really want to live. Dont just move here for the few smelly old medievil castles and mounds, youl get bored of them after a few weeks and youl be stuck stuck here. Its boring and there really isnt anything to do.
Navan is the largest town in meath and its a dive, quite literaly nothin of any interest goes on there, oh and trim really isnt any better.. And when i say nothing goes on there i mean NOTHING! Its a dead commuter town.
Now Galway.. Move there, it has soo much irish heritage locked away in the county, gorgeous scenery and buildings.
Also.. Like who doesnt like going to Galway??!! Its awesome, great night life and always a great atmosphere around the town.. If i could get a job down there, id move down there in a flash!
It is all good. I am easily entertained so I can always manage to find something to do.
I suppose it all depends on one's view of what is interesting and entertaining. Not into the whole night life thing. I did that in college and got my share of partying in, lol. So generally I just like to chill out these days. A cardboard box could entertain me, haha. So I am really not worried about finding things to do. Besides, no place could be more boring than where I live currently and I manage to not go crazy.
But I will most definitely see what Galway is all about and add it to my travel list. But my heart is set on living in Meath. 0 -
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FireFoxglove wrote: »How was it paperwork wise when you moved to Ireland? Was it difficult to get everything in order? I have been doing lots of research on the matter. But it is nice to hear it from someone who has literally gone through the hoops.
Nah, I'm an EU citizen so can move around freely.FireFoxglove wrote: »Good to know the tourists hang out in the West, I so do not want to live there then. Trying to get away from the mass amounts of people.
Hmm, nice, interesting places attract people. The mundane doesn't. The thing is to find a balance between an overdeveloped tourist ridden trap and the humdrum. West coast counties like Mayo, Sligo and Donegal for example don't sell themselves in the way that others do and yet all have an abundance of charm. I don't see how even the most ardent Meath man or woman working for the Meath tourist board can promote the county over the likes of these. Meath sells itself on heritage but surely a few prehistoric sites can only hold interest for so long!In case you ever wondered why england still owns 6 of our counties in the North of the country, well thats how it all started.
They voted out. Northern Ireland is a seperate state that is part of a union. Let them go...We joined the Trim Drama Group and are busy 2 nights a week, loads more things like that to join and participate in.
Pubs are great here too
It's true, there's the usual stuff to do. But the same could be said of anywhere, any county. It's more a case of defining what makes Meath special. For a visitor it doesn't have the pull that other counties have - there's no sense denying it. There's a recent thread that's been started where someone has asked what there is do here...no replies as yet. I rest my case.
Moving to Ireland from Canada seems fairly mad. Having such a focus on Meath is a little peculiar. But whatever floats your boat... :cool:0 -
Haha. About 95% of you think I am mad for wanting to move. But the irony is, I think the very same of any of you wanting to move here. So I suppose we are square then, haha.
I have no idea why I am so into Meath. I am drawn there. It is an intuitive thing. And every time I have followed my intuition it has always led me to where I need to be in life. So I cannot go wrong. It has worked for my whole life this way so I will continue to do it. 0 -
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FireFoxglove wrote: »I have no idea why I am so into Meath. I am drawn there. It is an intuitive thing. And every time I have followed my intuition it has always led me to where I need to be in life. So I cannot go wrong. It has worked for my whole life this way so I will continue to do it.
Wanna do a house swap? Mine in Trim for yours in Nanaimo?0 -
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confusedlad wrote: »NAVAN
were the men are real men
and the sheep are nervous
All I can say to this is...hahahahaha. Gave me a good chuckle. 0 -
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FireFoxglove wrote: »I rent an apartment. But if I had a house, I would so be down for that.
Pity - looking to move to Vancouver or VI.0 -
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I'd suggest you take a holiday in Ireland first and check out some of the places. You could visit a few of the spots that interest you. It's a big commitment making such a move, and no doubt you'll get people wondering why you want to move from Canada to Ireland when most people are moving the other way. Check out the jobs market while you are here also, just to be sure that you could find work. It's hard to believe that Ireland could offer better job prospects than anywhere else at the moment.
How are you with **** weather by the way? That's probably one of the biggest downsides to Ireland tbh. If we had proper seasons rather than one general season, it would really help!! Summer just means that the rain is a bit warmer, and the days are a bit brighter.
As for religious/spirituality stuff - Ireland is pretty secular these days, and nobody is going to bat an eyelid regarding your beliefs/lack of beliefs, unless you start sacrificing lambs in your front garden or something. Seriously though, some people would have you believe that we are still a religious backwater where everyone would point at the non-Catholic, but that is pure crap - don't believe a word of it.
By the way, whoever suggests there's nothing to do in Trim obviously hasn't been here long, as there's tons of stuff to do. There's much more of a community here than there was in the place I used to live in Dublin. For me, Trim is a great balance of a nice sized heritage town with plenty to do, but still within an easy commute to Dublin for work, visiting family etc.. I was looking for a town like this within an hour of Dublin, and nowhere else came close tbh.0 -
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I'd suggest you take a holiday in Ireland first and check out some of the places. You could visit a few of the spots that interest you. It's a big commitment making such a move, and no doubt you'll get people wondering why you want to move from Canada to Ireland when most people are moving the other way. Check out the jobs market while you are here also, just to be sure that you could find work. It's hard to believe that Ireland could offer better job prospects than anywhere else at the moment.
How are you with **** weather by the way? That's probably one of the biggest downsides to Ireland tbh. If we had proper seasons rather than one general season, it would really help!! Summer just means that the rain is a bit warmer, and the days are a bit brighter.
As for religious/spirituality stuff - Ireland is pretty secular these days, and nobody is going to bat an eyelid regarding your beliefs/lack of beliefs, unless you start sacrificing lambs in your front garden or something. Seriously though, some people would have you believe that we are still a religious backwater where everyone would point at the non-Catholic, but that is pure crap - don't believe a word of it.
By the way, whoever suggests there's nothing to do in Trim obviously hasn't been here long, as there's tons of stuff to do. There's much more of a community here than there was in the place I used to live in Dublin. For me, Trim is a great balance of a nice sized heritage town with plenty to do, but still within an easy commute to Dublin for work, visiting family etc.. I was looking for a town like this within an hour of Dublin, and nowhere else came close tbh.
You know, lots of people are recommending the trip first. Which I agree is practical, but damn, it lacks spontaneity and adventure! I am at an age where I have no ties, no commitments and I can do all the crazy sh!t I like. Although, I do not think moving to Ireland is crazy, but all you folks do, haha.
Weather. Ha! You have never been to Nanaimo I bet. Very much like Ireland. We are kind of like a rainforest over here. Rains everyday when it is not summer. And even this year it rained for most of it. Lots of grey skies. It gets damp and cold here in winter. We get wet snow/slush/sludge/ice. Granted, our winds are not like yours. So I reckon that would be interesting for me.
Well that's good. Because it is very obvious I am not Catholic. I don't mind being pointed at so long as it wasn't followed by thrown objects.
Glad to hear about Trim. It seems to be winning lots of votes. And I'm pretty sure I read somewhere on the internet that it was on Ireland's Top 10 list of places to live. 0 -
No worries. I am aware of the battle of the North and South and I have absolutely no desire to stick my nose in any of it. Not my country, not my place to comment, not my business.
And it is not an if I will live there. It is a when. Time is the only thing up for question in the matter. Well, and where. That's a big part too. 0 -
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