The reason we ended up at Courtmacsherry was to get some exercise. The weather however could not have been more unpleasant (hence only a few photos). We started the hike with a view over the bay in the opposite direction of the beautiful ruins of Timoleague Abbey. As we walked through the forest (which is […]
living in Ireland
Rocket Man
If you’re looking for a great place to stop for a healthy meal in Cork city, stop over at Rocket Man! This lovely food company started creating a range of locally-sourced healthy and convenient food options and selling them at the farmers markets in Cork back in 2012 and since then have two premises in the […]
Permission to Live in Ireland
Disclaimer: I’m not a legal expert. It’s important for you to do your own research. Bear in mind that a country’s rules and laws may change. As a South African without any EU passport or British ancestral visa, it’s not that easy to get a job in Ireland. There are rules and there’s a lot of research involved for […]
We Moved to Cork!
To move or not to move? That’s just one of many questions. There are others, practical and personal. Where to move? For how long? What are the motivations for moving? Does the good outweigh the bad? Why? Am I being honest with myself? What’s important in life? Am I doing the right thing? What does it […]
Sheep’s Head Peninsula, Ireland
On a fairly rainless day we drove out to the end of Sheep’s Head Peninsula will take you about two hours of south west travel by car from Cork city. The way we went included a stop-over in Bantry, so that took a bit longer. If you’re planning on visiting Bantry House keep in mind that it’s closed in […]
The Time Traveller’s Bookshop
If you’re a lover of books and if you find yourself in Cork City, pop into The Time Traveller’s Bookshop, a delightful little shop, brimming with books. It’s situated at Wandesford Quay, right near Snap and St. Finbarr’s Car Park (parking is €2 per hour if you park on the roof). You can also get near […]
Hiking at Gougane Barra Forest Park
We trusted the weather report for sunny weather, but when we arrived at Gougane Barra National Park, it was pouring. With a bit of patience, the rain cleared and the rest of the day saw a light drizzle at most. Walking at a decent pace, we soon warmed up (it was 4 degrees Celsius) and […]
You’ll be Okay in Cork
Honestly, I was a bit worried about moving to Cork. Dublin’s where it’s all happening, isn’t it (everyone else who lives in parts of Ireland that aren’t Dublin, cringe here)? People say some un-encouraging things about Cork sometimes (they say it’s small, they say there’s not much going on and they question it’s claim to […]
Budgeting for The Big Move
Immigrating can be expensive. It is quite obvious that it’s costly, but sometimes it can be difficult to imagine how to go about budgeting for the big move. Financially this most likely means you’re going to need to dip into your savings or plan to save up. Apart from the monetary cost, uprooting an established […]