LIVING or Retiring in DUBLIN, Ireland | The GOOD and the BAD | Seeking Paradise in Dublin
Embarking on a quest for our little piece of paradise, we landed in Dublin, the heart of Ireland, to explore its potential for living or retiring in Ireland. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and friendly locals, Dublin presented itself as a contender for our forever home and as a huge tech hub, the city attracts people from around the globe. But does it check all the boxes on our forever home requirement checklist?
Our exploration took us from the historic Chester Beatty Library to the serene St. Stephen's Green, and even into the world of Irish whiskey, giving us a taste of what life in Dublin could offer. We lucked out during our visit and had mostly sunny days, enjoyed lots of Guinness and learned about the history of Ireland at the museums, monuments and Cathedrals.
Beyond the tourist attractions, we delve into the practical aspects of life abroad. From the cost of living and healthcare quality to weather and safety, we've covered everything. Will the first English speaking country we’ve considered meet our criteria for a forever home, or will our search continue?
🏨 WHERE WE STAYED:
Zanzibar Locke Hotel: expedia.com/affiliates/dublin...
Clontarf Castle Hotel: expedia.com/affiliates/dublin...
⭐FAVORITE EXPERIENCES IN DUBLIN:
Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle: bit.ly/47uKO4E
St. Patrick´s Cathedral: gyg.me/4rZ3ECZy
Jeannie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History: gyg.me/dzU9rL9y
EPIC Irish Emigration Museum: gyg.me/Lw7rTzFx
Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: gyg.me/WZb21Or5
Irish Whiskey Museum: Guided Tour and Tasting: gyg.me/6EisVcN5
Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: gyg.me/y9M4C5Pp
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Start Intro
01:41 10,000 KZread subscribers
02:20 Our Paradise Home Requirement Checklist
03:27 Introduction to Dublin
04:29 Distance to International Airport
06:13 Dublin Public Transportation Guide
08:36 Walkability
11:13 Things To Do
12:11 Exploring EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
13:36 Touring Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship
14:48 Discovering Dublin's Parks and Greenery
16:26 Inside Chester Beatty Library
17:35 Visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral Dublin
18:56 Trinity College Dublin
20:43 Irish Whiskey Museum Highlights
21:41 Teeling Distillery Experience
22:06 Jameson Distillery Bow St Tour
24:23 A Pint at The Brazen Head
24:55 Nightlife in Temple Bar
27:09 Weather
28:26 Dublin's Beaches
29:12 Dublin's Cost of Living
32:10 Quality Medical Care
33:28 Safety/Security
34:38 Real Estate Prices/Neighborhoods in Dublin
38:12 Living in Dublin: Our Verdict
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☑️OUR FOREVER HOME REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST:
□ Distance to International Airport: Less than 45 minute by car, train, subway or bus
□ Public Transportation: Reliable metro, bus systems, trains, rideshare services, bike/scooter friendly
□ Walkability: Markets/restaurants/shops within a 15 minute walk, parks & outdoor recreation within a 30 minute drive
□ Things to Do: International restaurants, parks/outdoor activities, live music, art scene, dog friendly activities
□ Average Weather: Ideally between 60F - 80F degrees year round, 300 days or more of sun, exposure to few natural disasters
□ Access to beaches: Wide, quiet beaches with plenty of water sports, walking distance preferred, 3-hour drive max
□ Cost of living: Low cost utilities, fresh foods, energy efficient alternatives
□ Good medical care: Major hospital within 10 miles, high quality care, low health insurance premiums, prompt emergency services
□ Safety and Security: Low crime rates, able to walk around safely at night, active police presence
□ Price/Style of Homes/Neighborhoods: Up to $400,000USD purchase price or $1,800 a month for rent-2 Bedroom/2 Bath minimum, yard space, high speed internet, approximately 200 sq. meters finished space. Detached home preferred, views, pool access, gated community a plus.
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Great insight on Dublin. Love all the history imbedded in the video too. Thanks for taking us along!
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@Joseph13163
2 күн бұрын
@@SeekingParadiseBugs the health system is not quite that way ,if you don't meet the means testing requirements for a medical card you have to pay for doctors visits and hospital stays though insurance will cover that but not doctors visits which are 50 euro at a time.
@SeekingParadiseBugs
2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for the clarification and additional information about the health system in Ireland!
Super informative video of my home town. Well done guys :)
@SeekingParadiseBugs
19 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😃 We had so much fun and can't wait to come back to Dublin and explore the Irish countryside!
Hi! This was wonderful and the timing couldn’t be more perfect! My husband and I just retired and we are on the global search for our forever home with our Golden Retriever. We are going to start with Dublin. I know you didn’t have your pups with you on your visit, but did it seem dog-friendly? Thanks for all your information! I will be spreading the word about your channel!
@SeekingParadiseBugs
8 сағат бұрын
Congratulations on retirement! We definitely saw many people walking with dogs and through the parks. In general, all the places we've traveled in Europe are dog friendly. Safe travels and best of luck in your search! Let us know what you think about Ireland.
Oh, I went to Depeche Mode in LA in December'23. Love this music
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
definitely one of our favorites. We are seeing them again in March here in Lisbon 🤙🏼
The metro will probably be built regardless of the disruption as it has strong public support
@SeekingParadiseBugs
4 ай бұрын
Good to know! The streets are so busy, it will hopefully be worth it to help with the flow of traffic.
@yermanoffthetelly
4 ай бұрын
@@SeekingParadiseBugs Metrolink is currently in the final stage of planning and due to begin construction sometime around the end of the year or early next year. Dont hold your breath though it will take at least 5 years to build. They are however expanding the Dart network to the west of the city under a scheme known as Dart+West/Southwest and that will be completed much sooner as its just upgrading existing lines. Thats means a suburban train every 15 minutes so a pretty good service. Worth keeping in mind when buying a property.
@diannerastelli3829
4 ай бұрын
@@yermanoffthetellythanks so much for the detailed update!
So glad to see another video from you! I'd love to see videos about your potential property purchase in Spain. Thanks
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 We have a video from Benalmádena, Spain with what we've learned so far about taxes and new construction that we'll be posting in the next couple of months.
You had me at "Everyone speaks English," but then you lost me at "So much rain..."" but then you had me at "Super friendly people..." but you lost me at "Everyone loves whiskey..." Hmmmm... A tough one, for sure. Still, a beautiful place worthy of a visit and consideration - maybe just during the Summer though. :)
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
Lol...it's a great city and Dubliners are delightful. Definitely a great place to visit in summer!
It's really nice journey! Interesting bridge. 😊
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
It really is!
Great job.
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! Are you traveling?
@MostlyurbanwithKerryandDavid
5 ай бұрын
Yes. We're in Argentina this month. @@SeekingParadiseBugs
@SeekingParadiseBugs
5 ай бұрын
Love Buenos Aires. Have fun!