Would you like to experience living and working in Ireland? Whether you fancy a working holiday, a seasonal job, or long term professional career there are lots of positions available in cities like Dublin.
Jobs in Ireland
Working Holiday in Ireland
• 6-24 months
• £1,595
How to Work in Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful island with lush green fields and with rugged hills and sea cliffs on the western coast. Ireland has produced some of the greatest writers of the twentieth century such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett.
The entire island was part of the UK until 1921, when 26 counties gained independence to form the Republic of Ireland. Six northern counties, collectively known as Ulster, remain part of the UK. The Republic of Ireland has come a long way since joining the European Economic Community (now European Union) in 1973.
Its economy has been transformed completely and is today one of the most vibrant and technologically advanced in Europe. In June 2005, the Irish language was officially recognised as a working language of the European Union. More than a quarter of Ireland’s 5 million population said in a 2002 census that they could speak Irish.
Ireland Facts
• Population: 5,100,000 (est)
• Language(s): English, Irish
• Capital: Dublin
• Other major cities: Cork, Limerick
• Monetary Unit: 1 Euro = 100 cents
• Internet domain: .ie
• International dialling code: +353
Best Places to Find Employment
• Dublin
• Cork
• Galway
• Killarney
• Dingle
• Limerick
• Kilkenny
• Ennis
Currency and Salaries
Ireland converted to the Euro in 2002, along with a number of other European nations. Here’s how the Euro system works:
One hundred centimes equals one Euro. Centimes come in denominations of 1, 2, 5,10, 20, and 50
There are seven different banknote denominations for the Euro including: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500.
Even though the Euro is the main form of currency in Ireland, Northern Ireland did not convert and uses the Sterling. The Sterling is used if you decide to travel between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Here’s how the Sterling system works:
The Sterling uses pence or pennies, and they come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50. There are six banknote denominations that include 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100.
You should always check in with an exchange rate site to see how the Euro is holding up against other worldwide currencies. That way you’ll know of any currency changes and you can convert your money before you return home.
Salaries in Ireland are high by European standards. Please note the cost of living in Dublin is also very high.
