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Working in Ireland as a digital nomad

Become a digital nomad in Ireland
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Updated byAnne-Lise Mtyon 21 January 2020

Ireland has a burgeoning number of digital nomads. As industry shifts more and more toward added levels of remote work, more people are deciding to go out themselves and work as a digital nomad. As well as being a beautiful country, there are a lot of resources in place in Ireland that caters well for the digital nomad life.

The bigger cities in the country will have strong internet capabilities and a selection of workspaces. There will be issues with internet speeds if you are working in a more remote part of Ireland.

Benefits of moving to Ireland as a digital nomad

First and foremost, Ireland is a beautiful country with a lot of breathtaking scenery. That means that it is a wonderfully relaxing and inspirational place for you to work as a digital nomad. There are great resources to help those who are self-employed, as well as an abundance of workspaces that are affordable which allow you to get your work done.

The bigger cities will be well equipped to handle all of your various needs as a digital nomad, with good internet speeds and access to all types of things you might need.

There are also a lot of global tech firms and the likes based in Ireland that like to employ remote workers. Therefore, you may be interviewed for a position in person but spend the majority of your time thereafter working remotely. For example, Shopify recently hired 100 remote workers in the West of Ireland.

Best cities for digital nomads in Ireland

Generally, there are a handful of cities and towns in Ireland that are best suited to digital nomads. This is due to the resources that are close at hand, such as good internet speeds and decent workspaces. The best places would be Dublin, Cork, Galway, Westport and Limerick.

You will find a whole host of different sectors in which digital nomads in Ireland work within. Some of the world's most popular roles are remote-based in Ireland. This includes the likes of content writers, graphic designers and software developers.

Coworking spaces in Ireland

Coworking spaces are ever becoming more popular in the big cities in Ireland. This includes the likes of global coworking spaces , as well as other independently run operations. You will find these spaces in  in the country.

They are a great way for digital nomads to get together and to interact with those on the same path. It is an ideal way to network or even to just socialise during your workday. As you don't have any physical coworkers beside you, this can be a great way to break up the potential monotony of a day on your own.

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Just like going to any other country to work, you need to be fully aware of the work permit rules, as well as obligations for the likes of tax. Those who are members of the EEA will be able to move and work in Ireland without having to take any further steps. If you are not one of those people with a visa exemption, then you will need to apply for a visa before arriving in the country. You can do this at your country's respective consulate or embassy.

The work culture in Ireland

Irish people are generally easy-going, but they will want to focus when it comes to getting down to their work. They will regularly take coffee breaks, which is a great time for you to chat with them about all sorts of different topics. Taking coffee breaks at the likes of coworking spaces is always a great way to naturally network with fellow digital nomads.

We do our best to provide accurate and up to date information. However, if you have noticed any inaccuracies in this article, please let us know in the comments section below.

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Anne-Lise studied Psychology for 4 years in the UK before finding her way back to Mauritius and being a journalist for 3 years and heading ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's editorial department for 5. She loves politics, books, tea, running, swimming, hiking...

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