Are you happy living in ireland

retro child · 31-08-2011 09:55PM

stone roses wrote: »

love it , its only when i lived in austrailia for many years and was in the u.s and canada for a while i realized what a fine island we live on and we should stop putting it down!! , its not the country its the fools running it, we are steeped in culture, 40 millon irish passports around the world, every country has it problems the whole world is in the **** , there is nowere on earth id rather be than ireland!! great nation, great people forget the weather got to spain 2hrs on a plane!! :-)

ya i agree, i lived away from home but couldnt stay away, i love the tuff i live on, somthing about ireland its magic, most people who leave always want to come back at some stage and i never hear them put it down when tere away!! , its our home, its our culture, its our people, its our way of life , ya we got our problems but who hasnt?? in 2004 we were no1 country in the world to live, 2011 we are still in the top 5, dont hate the country and its culture hate system for what its done!!!

stone roses · 31-08-2011 10:08PM

cena wrote: »

Are you back living here.

back nearly 10 years very happy, i know tere is nothing better out tere everything i want is in ireland :-) cheers

stone roses · 31-08-2011 10:10PM

seannash wrote: »

Lived in new York for 9 years aswell as Australia for 1 year and I'm very happy living in Ireland now.
I've great friends and great family and to be honest if your not happy just leave.
Absolutely sick of the moaners,America is financially in a similar state.
Couldn't care less if anyone looks down there nose at me.I drive a piece of **** car and I'm not especially rolling in it cash wise but to be honest I'm not bothered what people think of me.

Why are you worried about people drinking at the weekend?
People go out to socialise and have fun at the weekend,stop dragging up stereotypes

your spot on!!

HalloweenJack · 31-08-2011 10:14PM

Don't live there anymore and don't have any desire to live there again.

There's lots of nice things about Ireland but, culturally, it's just not for me. There are a lot of things about the country which rub me up the wrong way and I realised living there would drive me mad as I don't see those things changing anytime soon.

I still have friends and family there and I'm sure it's not the worst place to live, I just lived there long enough to know it's not for me.

cena · 31-08-2011 10:32PM

seannash wrote: »

Lived in new York for 9 years aswell as Australia for 1 year and I'm very happy living in Ireland now.
I've great friends and great family and to be honest if your not happy just leave.
Absolutely sick of the moaners,America is financially in a similar state.
Couldn't care less if anyone looks down there nose at me.I drive a piece of **** car and I'm not especially rolling in it cash wise but to be honest I'm not bothered what people think of me.

Why are you worried about people drinking at the weekend?
People go out to socialise and have fun at the weekend,stop dragging up stereotypes

I jsu see why people need too socilaise in the pub every weekend. Is there other places in Ireland we can socilaise than a pub?

paddyandy · 31-08-2011 10:33PM

I spent some years in london i thought the irish were often lonely and homesick but would never say so.The tell tale signs were trying to speak a little irish from their school days and the way we'd collect in an Irish pub which almost every part of london seem to have at the time.The work kept them over there and the family but little else.The irish in ireland i found abysmally apathetic as long as they had money and their patriotism quite shallow amounting to flag and banner waving.Pub Patriotism.I felt very disappointed on my return here.I'm not young any more so i just have to put up with it.'Still the best little country in the world as the world has found out.

Dionysus · 31-08-2011 10:38PM

orourkeda wrote: »

yes.

things could be worse

A positive comment about Ireland from orourkeda. I must be hallucinating.

Jam · 31-08-2011 10:42PM

Reading some of these posts, it's the seeming unconditional love I don't understand. It seems to be built into the national identity somehow, that to be Irish you must love Ireland. That's it's the greatest place in the world.

I see this a lot in the younger, college-age crowd, most of whom have never lived abroad. How can you claim that anything is the greatest if you've never tried anywhere else?

The most confusing thing I see is that amount of people that claim to love Ireland, but will then throw their litter on the ground, and illegally dump their rubbish.

Cupcake_Crisis · 31-08-2011 10:43PM

I would say i'm pretty......meh about Ireland. I'm neither happy, nor unhappy. I'm not looking for a way out, but at the same time if an opportunity came to leave id most likely take it.

Dionysus · 31-08-2011 10:44PM

paddyandy wrote: »

I spent some years in london i thought the irish were often lonely and homesick but would never say so.The tell tale signs were trying to speak a little irish from their school days and the way we'd collect in an Irish pub which almost every part of london seem to have at the time.The work kept them over there and the family but little else.The irish in ireland i found abysmally apathetic as long as they had money and their patriotism quite shallow amounting to flag and banner waving.Pub Patriotism.I felt very disappointed on my return here.I'm not young any more so i just have to put up with it.'Still the best little country in the world as the world has found out.

Poignant post. Much respect to you. It instantly reminded me of this film and the haunting soundtrack by the Cúil Aodha singer Iarla Ó Lionáird and the narration of the old man (spoken by Dermot Healy). There are so many people in Ireland in your position.

stone roses · 31-08-2011 10:45PM

cena wrote: »

I jsu see why people need too socilaise in the pub every weekend. Is there other places in Ireland we can socilaise than a pub?

like many things in our culture the pub plays a big part for better or for worst! the irish around the world will end up in a pub one way or another , who cares anyway, we dont invade other countrys or start wars or bleed nations of there life blood , we just work hard, play hard and get on with it and have some fun along the way, dont take life to serious it will kill ya!

McCrack · 31-08-2011 11:04PM

Ireland is grand

Ally Dick · 31-08-2011 11:04PM

My biggest fear in Ireland is the increase in criminality. Our house was broken into and my wife's car robbed last February. It really shook us up. I think if they stop dole or reduce welfare payments, there are an insidious group of people who will ramp up burglaring and gun crime. I don't have faith in the cops to raise their game to stop it. I am amazed there were no copycat riots after what happened in the UK. If crime reaches epidemic levels, which I feel it will, I will have to consider my options about whether to stay in the country or not...

Acoshla · 31-08-2011 11:13PM

Yep, happy out here. Have a job of sorts, have great family, friends, have beautiful big open green areas to walk my dog, some of the nicest beaches in the world and other than the bad weather the last two winters I love the climate, nothing nicer than a long walk on a cold breezy or frosty day!

And Irish people have a great sense of humour, living abroad and having to tone it down for a year nearly killed me, I missed my quick witted and very politically incorrect friends too much.

goat2 · 31-08-2011 11:15PM

cena wrote: »

AS the above says. I can't say I'm happy living in the country. I think I would be happy living in the states with the family i'v over there, Unlike my irish family cousins etc that don't speak too you and just drive pass without waving at you. So rude.

Also we don't even play the sports I like Ice hockey.

if ice hockey is the only other gripe you have, you have very little troubles, as for cousins as i say i have more in common with friends than i would have with cousins, some of them are grand in themselves, and i could not give a sh1te about them, why be so bothered, just pass by in future looking ahead and not at them,

Eve_Dublin · 31-08-2011 11:21PM

Jam wrote: »

Reading some of these posts, it's the seeming unconditional love I don't understand. It seems to be built into the national identity somehow, that to be Irish you must love Ireland. That's it's the greatest place in the world.

I don't think people mean it in a literal sense though. I do love Ireland genuinely (because there's a lot to love about it) and I'd say thing like, "Ah it's the greatest country in the world!". It's just an expression. I haven't been around the world so I can't sincerely come out with that kind of statement.

Plus I don't see the harm in saying it. Nothing wrong with telling yourself your situation is good. Positive mental reinforcement. Better than negativity and going on about how bad you have it when you really don't, not compared to most in the world.

I don't think you MUST love Ireland but I think a bit of perspective is good. Some of the comments here are unnecessarily negative. I don't see what good can come from that kind of thinking.

It's when people come out with, "We are a superior nation. We are better than everyone else. We must conserve our cultural identity and exclude outsiders." etc. That's when we should worry and none of the comments here are like that. All the comments here are people trying to look for some good in a country that's full of negativity right now. I don't see any harm in it.

tweedledee · 31-08-2011 11:25PM

Most over rated country on the planet.Dirty,cold,wet and everything is soooooo expensive.
I recently moved back here from Oz,BIGGEST mistake ever!!!!!
Can't wait to leave again,roll on November.;)
Most people who have lived overseas regret moving back here,most Irish I know in Oz have no intention of ever coming back here.
Somebody said earlier that Ireland has the most beautiful beaches in the world?????????You obviously havn't travelled a lot.Thats like saying Ireland has the most beautiful roads in the world.
I find that people who havn't travelled a whole lot think Ireland is amazing and they think Santa Ponza is amazing also.

cena · 31-08-2011 11:26PM

Ally Dick wrote: »

My biggest fear in Ireland is the increase in criminality. Our house was broken into and my wife's car robbed last February. It really shook us up. I think if they stop dole or reduce welfare payments, there are an insidious group of people who will ramp up burglaring and gun crime. I don't have faith in the cops to raise their game to stop it. I am amazed there were no copycat riots after what happened in the UK. If crime reaches epidemic levels, which I feel it will, I will have to consider my options about whether to stay in the country or not...

Don't get me started on the garda. We have no garda in our town even though there is a station in the town they have too come from a different town. Bit late by the time they come

goat2 · 31-08-2011 11:26PM

cena wrote: »

I jsu see why people need too socilaise in the pub every weekend. Is there other places in Ireland we can socilaise than a pub?

we socialise at home, football, soccer, beach, parties, weddings, births, deaths,
and for those who say some of us have not travelled, i have, and i still prefer my own country, broke and all as we are, we have all gone back to basics, all my friends and neighbours grow their won veg and fruit, most of them have planted too much, and i am now enjoying dinner with beautiful home grown veg from neighbours free of charge, brings me back, i am loving life this way better than tiger times, except for shortage of money, but i cut my cloth with it, we are all finding more time for one another, i am loving it

Eve_Dublin · 31-08-2011 11:30PM

tweedledee wrote: »

I find that people who havn't travelled a whole lot think Ireland is amazing and they think Santa Ponza is amazing also.

Out of curiosity, where else have you lived besides from Australia?

Edit: You've obviously travelled and lived in a variety of countries (like myself) to come to that kind of conclusion. Let's compare notes, shall we?

tweedledee · 31-08-2011 11:32PM

Canada,Jordan,South Africa,France,USA,Scotland and I spent a few weeks in New Zealand.
Irelands biggest problem is the lack of respect people have for others and their property.Crime is going to destroy Ireland over the next few years,no money on new prisons and no Police recruitment for years to come.At the moment Ireland has one of the highest and fastest growing crime rates in Europe and the genious Irish Govs answer to this is spend LESS on Justice.
Don't give me this garbage story that the State is broke,the Gov has lots of money but its not being spent on the correct needs.

nikkisixx69 · 31-08-2011 11:33PM

i hate ireland , the weather is **** , **** all activities to do here apart from drinking (which numbs the pain of living here) , good looking women are few and far between (in galway anyway) , and people are so narrow minded here, i do have great friends though.

the second i finish college im out of here.

bayern282 · 31-08-2011 11:35PM

I like most of the people, but hate the state and the infrastructure, used to live in the Netherlands which I found to be the opposite, liked the state,infrastructure and disliked most of the Dutch.

Judgement without prior conversation is the trait I most deplore in Irish people.

Eve_Dublin · 31-08-2011 11:36PM

tweedledee wrote: »

Canada,Jordan,South Africa,France,USA,Scotland and I spent a few weeks in New Zealand.

So mainly first world countries then. Most of the world is living in poverty and you come along and bad mouth Ireland? Sorry, I don't think you're in a position to make those kinds of comments if you haven't stepped outside your comfort zone.

By the way, I didn't mean travel, I meant LIVE. You can only compare Ireland when you've lived in those countries to get a real insight.

Miss Olenska · 31-08-2011 11:39PM

Yes, but I really wish we had proper seasonal weather. Ireland is beautiful in the warm sunshine!

Acoshla · 31-08-2011 11:40PM

tweedledee wrote: »

Most over rated country on the planet.Dirty,cold,wet and everything is soooooo expensive.
I recently moved back here from Oz,BIGGEST mistake ever!!!!!
Can't wait to leave again,roll on November.;)
Most people who have lived overseas regret moving back here,most Irish I know in Oz have no intention of ever coming back here.
Somebody said earlier that Ireland has the most beautiful beaches in the world?????????You obviously havn't travelled a lot.Thats like saying Ireland has the most beautiful roads in the world.
I find that people who havn't travelled a whole lot think Ireland is amazing and they think Santa Ponza is amazing also.

Just because you've been to Oz (like the other few million Irish people!) doesn't mean you've seen it all! I actually have travelled a good bit and I still think Irish beaches are fab, Keem Beach in Achill and Banna in Kerry are gorgeous, I'm not saying beaches in Asia, Australia etc aren't gorgeous, just that I think ours are too. After travelling and living abroad I was and am very happy to come back here, I was actually sponsored to stay working abroad but came home. Best of luck to anyone who doesn't like it here and moves away but the high and mighty attitude that seems to accompany most of those people is pretty shit, we don't make out like they're idiots to move away so why the aggression and pity towards those of us who stay? I don't get it.

tweedledee · 31-08-2011 11:44PM

Pull yer head in EVE,I've lived in all the above and was posted to some awful shyteholes,in the middle east,Africa and South America.
I'm ex military and bin outside my comfort zone more times than I like to remember.:mad::mad:
You like Ireland,then good for you,I don't and prefer to live somewhere else,simple.you want to put up with the crappy weather,massive crime stats,lack of policing,dirty,filthy streets,social welfare culture etc etc,again good for you.

OneArt · 31-08-2011 11:47PM

Eve_Dublin wrote: »

So mainly first world countries then. Most of the world is living in poverty and you come along and bad mouth Ireland? Sorry, I don't think you're in a position to make those kinds of comments if you haven't stepped outside your comfort zone.

By the way, I didn't mean travel, I meant LIVE. You can only compare Ireland when you've lived in those countries to get a real insight.

But for a first world country, and one who was quite 'wealthy' not too long ago, it is still a disgrace.

Eve_Dublin · 31-08-2011 11:58PM

tweedledee wrote: »

Pull yer head in EVE,I've lived in all the above and was posted to some awful shyteholes,in the middle east,Africa and South America.
I'm ex military and bin outside my comfort zone more times than I like to remember.:mad::mad:
You like Ireland,then good for you,I don't and prefer to live somewhere else,simple.you want to put up with the crappy weather,massive crime stats,lack of policing,dirty,filthy streets,social welfare culture etc etc,again good for you.

Okay, so you've seen people living in worse off conditions and you still don't have any perspective.

I don't live here (I'm visiting). I've been around the block too and still think it's a lovely country. You said those who haven't travelled think it's great. Well this thread proves you wrong. One guy who hasn't even lived abroad or left college hates the country and you agreed with him. I just don't understand the need to be so bloody negative. You obviously haven't lived here long-term for quite some time...sounds like you're out of touch with the place and are just trying to find fault with it. No, you're not obligated to adore the place but your comments come across as unnecessarily negative, particularly as most people reading this live here. Do you usually bad-mouth places you dislike so much in such a dismissive manner? Did you really expect to get a positive reaction from your comment? I don't think you did.

Eve_Dublin · 01-09-2011 12:01AM

OneArt wrote: »

But for a first world country, and one who was quite 'wealthy' not too long ago, it is still a disgrace.

Are you from Louth? (joke)

Are you happy living in ireland

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