Move back to Republic of Ireland but keep job in UK...is this possible??

[Mydogisanaughtyboy]

Used to live in ROI in the West and am seriously considering moving back there from the UK. I work remotely but for a UK company so not sure if I could continue to do this. I also do contract work remotely in UK as well through umbrella companies. I miss the slower pace of life and cheaper property costs amongst other things so would like to go back. Anyone able to give me advice/experiences?

Would you consider moving to NI instead? It would be much, much easier for tax purposes, both for you and for your company.

Something to be very wary of in Clare is internet access. They are (slowly) rolling out rural broadband access, but for the most part it runs along the main roads and through villages. If you live down a tiny, country road you could well struggle to get adequate bandwidth to work.

(I'm Irish and say RoI when I need to differentiate between the country of Ireland and the island of Ireland.)

Yes I would - most of my mum's side are in Antrim. I was looking at the south/Ireland as I used to live there and have found myself wishing I was back there. And I realisex I won't get anywhere by just wishing!!!

And good internet will be vital!!!

You could end up entitled to neither state pension. I agree that NI near Belfast Airport might work?
Don't come to Dublin! Every out house boat house hen house full😥

Also Irish. Also working in the UK. And it is completely appropriate and normal that the OP refers to the Republic of Ireland ( those unfamiliar with Ireland tend to call it Southern Ireland). It’s also particularly relevant to her post.. she’s seeking advise on employment and working from sn Irish base. Northern Ireland is likely to be subject to UK employment laws whereas the Republic is not..

Fermanagh would work...my daughter can work remotely within the eu for 6 weeks a year, she is based in the Republic. Shes not able to work in Northern Ireland. I think you do need to differentiate the states for tax purposes.
I lice in Southern Ireland...offended people hate that term. If i walk 5 minutes from here I would fall off the south coast😑

Everyone has been really helpful 😊 and it's kickstarted my brain into actually looking at it objectively (despite a wild urge to just disappear into the West and hope for the best!). The other issue will be finding out if my partner can easily come to. He's Hungarian...😂

Hungary is in the EU so he could live in RoI. If he has settled status (is that the right term) in the UK then he could also live in NI. However, I don't know what happens to EU people who have the right to live in the UK if they then leave the UK. He may not want to risk losing his settled status by living in RoI.

Yes - has settled status in UK. I'm going to indulge in some property browsing in NI I think. And plan a road trip over next year!

Agree with this, Republic of Ireland is a total normal term.
Southern Ireland nope, Eire, nope not unless the rest of ur text is in Gaeilge. But Republic totally grand as it's what's on passport.

I don't know what it's like to live in, but the area around Carlingford Lough is really pretty, hillsides and sea views.

Do have a look at properties in North Down, Cultra and Crawfordsburn, also Hillsborough. There are some beauties.
Then look elsewhere for less expensive options!

Seriously, what the hell kind of advice is this? I'm Irish, living in Ireland and nobody here cares if you call it the Republic. Most people wouldn't even notice.
Get off your high horse, you're just embarrassing yourself.

OP tax implications and housing are going to be your main issues, but I'm sure it can be done.

Tiocfaidh ár lá just because we live in the UK doesn't mean we are not "fierce" republicans. Just saying.

OP, I hope you can make it work, I'm considering the same myself. I've lived in UK since childhood and I'm ready to throw in the towel. Ireland is no emerald Eden, but at least I have family there.

Rostrevor and Warrenpoint looking at Carlingford.
An hour away from Dublin airport and it feels like the south of Ireland. Fabulous .

Was an eye opener when I lived there - I'm lucky to live in the West country in the UK where I was born but it's crippling me financially to hold onto it and I know what it's like to live in other countries. Have lived in Netherlalnds as well (amazing place) so it's not something that daunts me. And it feels right to start exploring the possibility seriously now.

Predictably, I am now googling house in Rostrevor.

Pinkhousesarebest - it's fatal isn't it? Just found my dream home near Lough Erne. Going to have to stop myself googling now!

Total rot. Two separate countries. Absolutely necessary for readers here to know whether NI or RoI for tax purposes. One's in Europe, one isn't. I can think of people I know on both sides of the border who'd tell you what you can do with 'Ireland'.

I'm another Irish person who is totally baffled by the pp saying not to say Republic of Ireland. I've never heard of anyone being offended by that. I live in England, and if I say Ireland the next question is usually Northern Ireland or Southern Ireland, so saying RoI makes it clear what I mean. If I was back in Cork I would just say Ireland because people would know what I mean, but I doubt anyone would be upset if I said RoI instead 🙄

OP I would love to live in Clare, but for all the reasons given above I would consider Northern Ireland instead.

Once again this nonsense and diversion rears its ugly head!

Its hardly disrespectful for anyone to call it the Republic of Ireland, you know! The football team IS called Republic of Ireland as well. No need to invent things to be offended by!

Good to see a few ROI citizens have rubbished your mince.

I would factor in the current chronic housing crisis in Ireland at the moment.

Saying the Republic is fine by the way. Southern Ireland Ireland sets my teeth on edge. Look where Donegal is!

They are both in Europe.....

One is in the European Union, but both are most definitely in Europe.

Contrary to a pp, I suggest you use Republic of Ireland in much of your conversation. In my experience HM Revenue and UK banks are totlly confused about Ireland, the Republic and Northern Ireland so you need to be precise to make it clear that you are moving to an EU country.

You and everyone else know exactly what I mean.