After losing my dream job, I moved to Ireland on a whim. Nearly 2 years later, I've built a life I love even more.

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Trish Sissons
Losing my job, a beloved family member, and a long-term relationship in a short period pushed me to finally follow my dreams and move somewhere new.

Trish Sissons

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for a year. Everyone who visited me used this packing list — and thanked me later.

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Hannah poses next to cliffs in Ireland.
As someone who lived there for a year, I know what to pack for a trip to Ireland.

Hannah Kennedy

Photos show St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House through the years

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US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin at the White House.
US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 17, 2026.

21 sayings you'll understand only if you're Irish

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Irish sports fans
The Irish have numerous unique sayings and words.

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I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

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Amanda holds a cocktail while standing in a bar, wearing a Guinness sweater and an Ireland hat.

Amanda Shammas

I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm so happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.

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alexis posing in front of a lake in ireland
I moved to Ireland three years ago.

Alexis McSparren

I've been to 25 countries. Picking a favorite feels impossible, but there are 3 I'd gladly return to again and again.

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Hannah poses in front of one of the Pyramids of Giza.
Egypt is one of the countries I want to visit again.

Hannah Kennedy

The Irish have taken a liking to AI. Japan, not so much.

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Irish rugby fans sing the national anthem
Irish rugby fans sing the national anthem

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I spent a year traveling across Ireland on a budget. There were 4 spots I loved, and 2 that didn't live up to the hype.

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The writer standing in front of a colorful building, Stone Mad Gallery, in Kinsale, Ireland.
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Nishtha Chaudhary

I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.

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The writer and her husband wearing sweaters in Cork City.
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Marci Cornett

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