🇮🇪 Ireland
Ireland Guides
9 guides on moving to, living in, and buying property in Ireland as an American. Organized by topic below.
Cost of Living
2 guides
Cost of Living in Ireland for Americans (2026) — Real Monthly Budgets
Dublin, Cork, Galway — the housing crisis reality, HSE healthcare, USC tax, and why Cork might be the smarter move.
Cost of Living in Ireland vs. USA (2026) — Real Side-by-Side Numbers
Real side-by-side numbers: Dublin vs NYC, Cork vs Denver. Ireland surprises — higher rent than expected, but HSE healthcare and EU market access tip the balance.
Buying Property
4 guides
How Much House Does $500K Buy in Dublin Right Now?
What USD $500,000 actually buys in Dublin in 2026. Neighborhoods, closing costs, mortgage rules for Americans, and the real cost of the Irish housing crisis.
How to Find a Bilingual Real Estate Lawyer Abroad (and What to Pay Them)
A practical guide to vetting, hiring, and paying an English-speaking real estate lawyer in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Ireland, Mexico, Japan and beyond.
Galway vs Cork: Where $400K Goes Further in Ireland
A 2026 head-to-head of Galway and Cork for American buyers on a EUR 400K budget. Neighborhoods, closing costs, PPS number, and which city gives more per euro.
Buying Off-Market Property in Ireland as an American: Is It Possible?
Off-market Irish property does exist — probate sales, rural auctioneer back-rooms, direct-to-owner approaches. Here's how to find it as a non-resident American in 2026.
Things to Do
1 guide
Country Guides
2 guides
Things to Do in Ireland: The Ultimate Travel Guide for 2026
Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Dublin pubs, Galway's arts scene, whiskey distilleries, and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Can a US Citizen Buy a House in Ireland Without Residency?
Yes — Ireland has no citizenship or residency requirement for buyers. Here's the 2026 process for Americans, PPSN, stamp duty, taxes, and financing.