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If you’re thinking of moving to, or visiting, Ireland then this book is for you! Ireland is now cheaper to live in than it has been in years. In this completely revised and expanded report, American Tom Richards proves again why A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland has become one of our most popular E-Books. *More Pages! *More Facts! *More Anecdotes! 

Title: A Survivor´s Guide To Living In Ireland
Author: Tom Richards
Edition: 2009 - New Expanded and Revised 2009 Edition!
Pages: 241

In this revised edition, Richards takes a hard look at the factors driving post-Celtic Tiger Ireland and the opportunities that Ireland continues to provide for erstwhile immigrants. While the times are challenging, he points out why Ireland is still a firm favourite for Americans thinking of moving here:

• Ireland’s property prices have decreased by 30 percent and more
• The cost of living has plunged
• The country is undergoing a time of positive re-assessment, remembering again what made – and continues to make – Ireland and the Irish so very special

If you've been thinking about moving to Ireland, or visiting this country, then you should know the facts and this report has the real facts, not poetic nonsense.  It contains valuable information for immigrating and living in Ireland including how to buy a property, get a job, and become one with the Irish.

Over 60,000 former U.S. citizens now call Ireland home.
Don't move to Ireland without reading this report.

If you’ve ever considered telling the boss to take a hike, then sell everything and load yourself onto the nearest transport in hopes of moving to the green island of Ireland, this is the book for you.

Originally from Chicago, American Tom Richards did exactly what you might be dreaming of doing: in 1982, he sold up the farm, loaded his wife and first-born child onto a draughty charter plane, and moved to Ireland. He’s lived there ever since. In this humorously written book, Richards gives you the benefit of his mistakes, misfortunes, and eventual successes while telling you exactly what to expect and how to survive if you too decide to move to this country.

But in addition to the facts of this country, Richards gives you the benefit of his almost thirty years of residency by painting a tapestry of prose that tells you exactly what it’s like to live here: from the warmth of its welcoming people to their tendency to talk your ear off; from the magic of Ireland’s mystical heritage and architecture to romantic walks along its misty-covered rivers; from how to properly drink a pint of Guinness like the Irish do, to the sympathy that these sensitive people gave to this American author following September 11th: A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland provides you with the story of a young man who learned to become one with the Irish.

And if he did it, Richards believes that you can too.

Richards writes, “The trouble with Ireland is simple. If you come here, you might never ever find the strength to leave no matter if you suffer from misfortune or experience an incredible stroke of luck. You might moan about the place. You might find yourself to be intolerably homesick. You might even find perfectly logical reasons to journey back to the States.”

The problem is that once Ireland gets her mystical claws into you, you might never go home.

Major Topics
In A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland, Richards outlines the real facts about moving to and living in this country including:

• Ireland’s ever-changing housing industry: where and what to buy. When Richards moved there, he bought a house for just over $15,000. While housing costs had increased substantially during the Celtic Tiger years, they are now falling fast and are less expensive now than they have been in years. Perhaps you too can own a thatched cottage within earshot of a babbling brook. Richards shows you how.
• That elusive work permit: how to get one. Did you know that you will have to get your hands on a work permit to be allowed to work? Richards lets you in on the secrets of obtaining one for yourself.
• Making a living in Ireland: unless you have a rich Uncle, you probably have to work for a living. Celtic Tiger Ireland added an entrepreneurial spirit to this country, and small businesses drive Ireland’s economy. Richards gives an on the ground analyse of and the opportunities that are available in its modern, fast-paced economy, even in current market conditions.
• The virtually free Medical System: Ireland has socialised medicine, one that won’t strip away your retirement nest egg if you happen to get sick. Richards gives you some examples of its incredible entitlements.
• A School and University system to die for: the author’s three children have all grown up with the benefit of a system with which Richards has fallen in love. His glowing but realistic account illustrates how your offspring can also benefit from what he considers to be one of the best school systems anywhere.

The Wonders of Living in Ireland and the Reality of Being an Immigrant
Few expats write of the sometimes-difficult transition faced by immigrants. But Richards does. As he says, “…move here and the odds are that you’ll never go back. I say this because it’s something to think about before you choose the path of immigration, and it’s an issue that I find is rarely discussed.

‘Immigrating is hard work. It can be an emotional roller coaster out of which few emerge unscathed. But something magical happens when a person moves here. Despite all of the difficulties of immigrating to this country, Ireland seems to root itself into the very fabric of your being. And once the roots have become established it’s very difficult to shake yourself loose.”

Due to ever-increasing demand for this E-Book, A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland has been substantially revised and expanded. This 2009 edition is now bigger, more entertaining, and more valuable than ever before. With well over 200 pages of humour and insights, this book also includes important and up-to-date Internet references to help with further research, as well as Richards’ personal (and funny!) Dictionary of Irish Slang and Phrases to help you to talk like the Irish do.

Loaded with facts, anecdotes, and lessons learned by a fellow American from Chicago – a regular guy just like you – A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland is necessary reading for those who are thinking of either visiting this country for a prolonged stay, or those determined enough to move here permanently.

The picture that Tom Richards provides in this book is much clearer and experiential than those written only from a perspective of rose-colored poetry. A Survivor’s Guide to Living in Ireland provides factual information written in a style that travel writer Bill Bryson would appreciate, and illustrates what a move to Ireland requires…and captivates the reader by explaining exactly what living in Ireland is really like.

Tom Richards' wouldn't leave Ireland on a bet. Written without any punches pulled, this is the book to read if you've ever thought about moving to that marvellous country.