Consultancy

Consultancy and Dublin Living

Like any other country, Ireland has its own rules and regulations around the areas of employment, healthcare, immigration and the law. Chances are these rules are entirely different to those in your home country. With this in mind, we have developed a consultancy service which aims to guide you through the various processes you will encounter when accessing certain services.

Ireland now has the second highest minimum wage in the EU after Luxembourg, so working is a worthwhile option for many people who come here to live or study.

We have extensive knowledge of the Irish work permit system, so if you are from outside the EU or EEA, you will need to apply for a special permit should you wish to work during your time in Ireland. We can guide you through the entire process and help you understand your rights as a worker in Ireland. We help you through the essential process of getting a P.P.S. (Social Security) number We can help you with paperwork for the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service and we also offer a C.V. preparation service.

We have a recruitment team tasked with ensuring that you find suitable employment, and if you lack confidence in your English skills, we can help you with the entire process from start to finish. We can help you to access and gain employment in your chosen area, and can give you advice on salaries and taxes, so you can be sure that you are getting exactly what you are entitled to.

Ireland is a growing economy, and you can be part of this dynamic growth. There are opportunities in many different sectors, and with 9 different work permits we can help find the option that’s best for your situation.

The National Skills Bulletin has highlighted some key areas where there has been a shortage of workers to fill key roles in Ireland. These areas include:

Engineering
ICT
Healthcare
Construction
Chefs
Transport
Childcare
Sales and customer service

Work Hard, Play Hard!

Dublin is cementing its reputation as a great place to do business, but also as a cultural and nightlife hotspot. One thing is for sure, Dubliners certainly know how to have fun, and of course, Ireland is the home of ‘the craic’ (Irish slang for fun!). Don’t forget to take a stroll around the city and see some of the sights, and maybe have a ‘pint of plain’ (that’s Guinness to you and me). Here are our top 6 recommendations for things to do in this wonderful city.

See the deer (and the cows!) in the Phoenix Park:

Europe’s biggest urban park is right on Dublin’s doorstep and houses the National Zoo, the Papal Cross and the famous herds of deer that have lived in this park for years. You can view them from afar, or get a little closer, and even feed them. However, they are wild animals so please be careful and respectful when you are around them. Another hidden gem in the Phoenix park is the stunning Farmleigh house, once owned by the Guinness family before being gifted to the state. It has a small farm, art gallery, cafe, beautifully manicured flower gardens and small variety of farm animals, which are always popular with kids and big kids alike!

Take a tour of the Guinness Storehouse Experience

Ask anyone in Ireland what the most famous tourist attraction here is, and they will all tell you the same thing; The Guinness Storehouse. Famous for its 9000 year lease on the St James’s Gate site, where it has stood since Guinness was first invented by Arthur Guinness in 1759. It is a fascinating, interactive experience (whether you like Guinness or not) and finishes off naturally, with a free pint in their ‘Sky Bar’ with fantastic views over the city.

Have a laugh at the Comedy Crunch

Consistently voted ‘One of the top things to do for free’ in Dublin City, the Comedy Crunch is a free (however, donations suggested) comedy night held in the Stag’s Head pub in Dame Court. There are usually 4 or 5 acts per night, and you are always guaranteed a good laugh. Get there early, as seats tend to fill up quickly, and it’s ‘first come first served’. It is held downstairs every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and doors open at 20:15 for a 21:00 start.

Catch up on your Irish history, explore nature and get some serious refreshment like a gravedigger!!

Not far from DCU is the leafy village of Glasnevin, which is a quick 10 minute bus journey from the City Centre. The Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and tranquil space full of exotic plants and flowers, and has a stunning wrought iron glasshouse, housing many tropical species. Hop on the frequent 4, 9 or 155 bus and get off at Mobhi Road. From there, it’s a short 2 minute walk to the entrance, or take the 83 which leaves every 20-30 minutes and will drop you right at the entrance. Afterwards, take in some history in the nearby ‘Glasnevin Cemetery’ and see where many famous sons and daughters of Ireland were buried. It is a fascinating and thought provoking place, which also has an on site museum. Just around the corner is the hard-to-find ‘Gravedigger’s’ Pub. So called because the gravediggers from the adjoining cemetery would head there for a pint of Guinness after (and probably sometimes during) work! Note that the Gravediggers is a nickname for the pub however, and the name above the door is ‘Kavanagh’s’, so don’t let that confuse you!

Catch a movie in the stunning Lighthouse Cinema

A real jewel in the crown of the recently regenerated Smithfield area, this uber modern cinema boasts a varied line-up of mainstream, foreign language and indie films. It also has a funky cafe and seating area and is a great place to hang out on a day off. Afterwards, why not head to the famous ‘Cobblestone’ pub, a 200m walk away, for some proper authentic Irish traditional music?

Have some fresh fish and chips in Howth

Howth is a beautiful little seaside town in North Dublin, and is easily accessible by DART (the frequent rail service that runs parallel to Dublin’s coast) and is a lovely place to visit for a day trip. Go for a stroll along the pier, say hello to the seals, and indulge in a traditional bag of fish and chips from Beshoff’s on the seafront. With plenty of salt and vinegar of course!