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1. How is the yearly climate in Ireland?

Answer. The climate of Ireland is moist and crisp with abundant rainfall for around 9 months of the year. The nights are mostly freezing and the days are windy with sunshine. The average yearly temperature in Ireland is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

2. Which cities in Ireland are the best for international students?

Answer. Cities like Dublin, Limerick, and Cork have most of the top universities in Ireland. These cities also have the best student facilities like accommodation, food, and groceries. Other than these, Galway and Waterford are also famous cities for international students.

 

3. Which cities in Ireland offer the best job opportunities?

Answer. Cork, Dublin, and Galway are the cities where you can find a wide variety of jobs and the highest number of recruiters in Ireland. Tech jobs are abundant in Dublin whereas jobs related to pharmaceuticals and tourism are mostly found in Cork.

 

4. Which big companies have offices in Ireland?

Answer. Dell technologies, Apple, Next, Google, Comfort keepers, Boots, Marks &Spencer, Johnson Controls, Microsoft, CRH, and Eaton Corp. are the companies among the top recruiters/employers which inhabit in Ireland.

 

5. How many Indians live in Ireland?

Answer. There are around 91,520 Indian-born people in Ireland according to the statistics provided by the Irish – India Council. Also, the total count of South Asian people in Ireland’s population is around 1-3%.

 

6. Can I get Indian food in Ireland?

Answer. Yes. Konkan Indian Restaurant, Kathmandu kitchen, Sanai Indian restaurant, Vermilion in Dublin, Oran Tandoori, and Kasmir in Galway, Lal Quila in Cork are some of the famous Indian restaurants in Ireland.

 

7. How is the Irish work culture?

Answer. Irish people are friendly and are helpful towards new co-workers. The working hours vary with different companies and Irish employees work for long hours during the busy time of year. You need to be respectful and need to maintain the hierarchy with your seniors and managers.

 

8. Can I get Asian cuisine in Ireland?

Answer. Yes. In big cities like Dublin, you can find Asian cuisine at restaurants like Musashi IFSC, Baan Thai Ballsbridge, J2 Grill & Sushi, and Red Torch ginger. Also, in the city of Galway, you can find Asian food at WA Café, Umbrella Asian Tapas, and Lana Street Food.

 

9. Can I study in Ireland on a Schengen visa?

Answer. No. As Ireland is not a part of the Schengen area, you cannot enter Ireland on a Schengen visa. Ireland has its own visa policy and also on a study visa you are allowed to enter and leave Ireland only once.

 

10. Where can international students in Ireland work part-time?

Answer. You can work in Baristas, restaurants, and cafes which are easily available jobs than other part-time jobs in Ireland. You can work part-time at industrial cleaning companies, call centers, retail shops, and supermarkets and as a secretary/assistant at corporate offices, etc. Toluna – Digital insight provider, summer internships at Angloville, Emerald cultural institute are some places where you can work in vacations.