Moving from Galway to Dublin

Ella108 · 28-04-2025 11:59AM #1

Hi, our family is based in Galway currently ( renting over years yes I know) and we are deciding to move to Dublin due to spouse's new job which requires him to be there 2 or 3 day a week so he does a commute once or a week at the moment sleeping in hotel to manage 2 or 3 days onsite requirement.

He says we can't do this long term hence the decision to move. I'm also not working full time just part time and am a family carer ( 1 child additional needs).

We have been decent tenants paying rent regularly past ten years, always helping out in local community, made local connection friends acquaintances etc also though not very deep social connection, also our closed relatives and families all live abroad.

I don't know how I feel about moving but it's looking concerning thinking how challenging it is to get anything for renting in current housing scenario. Also our children will need sort school admissions. Looking at locations and areas, any advice appreciated.

Banzai600 · 28-04-2025 01:31PM

living in Dublin all my life, i know it quite well….everyone will have for / against opinions.

its very busy, i know Galway can be, but this will be on another level id say to what you are used to, Dublin doesnt have country life feel the way towns / cities outside of Dublin can. Everything in Ireland is expensive now, so you'll be no different up here re bills, but the rent….that will be tricky ? some of the figures ive heard of ppl paying in Dublin are staggering.

i know of neighbours / family with kids, and school placements can be difficult and enrolling way ahead in advance seems to be norm for primary and secondary ?

it has to be hard on you all with your partners current commute situation, thats a hard slog and hotel life / travelling for work is hardship at the best of times. its far from glamorous. its good you are working to resolve it, as it could put more strain on you both.

But where he will be based will really drive where you will end up, unless he is on shift so commuting to somewhere outside of Dublin might be an option as opposed to living in Dublin ? all the main arteries into Dublin, M3,M4,M7 etc and the M50 either end itself are solid mornings and early afternoons into evenings so bear that in mind, but it may be better than the current commute situation.

is he going to be based north or south Dublin, as this is what will determine where you go id say ?

Ella108 · 28-04-2025 01:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123397226#Comment_123397226

Thanks for the insight especially so helpful form someone already living there for years. We are looking at south Dublin but don't mind outside of Dublin commuter towns as well as, considering he's required at office only 2 or 3 times a week that's more doable compared to doing commute from Galway. All properties on social media groups see preferring single person accomodation so more options but we'd obviously look to move as family and rent a house or apartment. Thanks again for your reply

Banzai600 · 28-04-2025 02:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123397308#Comment_123397308

no worries, its a daunting move, so im sure others will post to help.

what id do is register your interest with some reputable estate agents and the like , being specific re your requirements.

Blessington isnt a million miles away, its Wicklow, but probably 25/30 mins from M50 and you'd be close to Tallaght, M50 , shopping centres etc. Naas is probably same timeframe commuting but M7 can be really busy. and id say naas rent may be a lot more than Blessington for example.

John_Rambo · 29-04-2025 10:58AM

Is your husbands company office on the DART or one of the LUAS lines?

I live in Dublin with family in Galway. They're in the outskirts of a large town East of the city and tell me it's a lot more more clannish and that Dublin is more diverse and welcoming.

Ella108 · 29-04-2025 12:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123400159#Comment_123400159

Yes on Luas..And that was my idea initially too that himself stays in Dublin and me in Galway with kids. At the moment anyway it's like this but thinking long term.... won't make financial sense to pay rent both places... Do you work everyday in Dublin how does it work out?Oh you are so spot on about clannish ( I didn't want to use this word but couldn't find anything better to describe it in polite way ;) ) not so much as we are in city not in outskirts, but still I've observed, so hard to make deep social connections, like I mentioned in my initial post

John_Rambo · 29-04-2025 01:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123400524#Comment_123400524

If the office is on a LUAS or the DART line it opens your options, you can basically look at the map and choose areas that connect to the office. I mainly work from home and head out to jobs in my locality. I'm self employed so avoid rush out etc…

When you get a better idea of exactly where you're looking at people can be very helpful here.

Moving from Galway to Dublin

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