Advice Pls: American wanting to move to Belmullet

tfollmer

Have visited several times (avid golfer), Carne favorite course in the world, love everything about Belmullet (except weather of course). Wanting to move there and seeking any advice/tips, such as:

How Belmullet has weathered economic downturn.

Looking at rental in Gladree, what is it like (never been out there).

Is crime a problem/issue?

Any and all other advice/suggestions, etc appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Peanut Butter Jelly

tfollmer wrote: »

Have visited several times (avid golfer), Carne favorite course in the world, love everything about Belmullet (except weather of course). Wanting to move there and seeking any advice/tips, such as:

How Belmullet has weathered economic downturn.

Looking at rental in Gladree, what is it like (never been out there).

Is crime a problem/issue?

Any and all other advice/suggestions, etc appreciated. Email me direct at

Thanks in advance.

Not able to tell you about the area but quick advice, take out your email and just tell people to private message you. I think Boards.ie doesn't allow you to post private contact information. Just a bit of safety advice.

Oldtree

tfollmer wrote: »

Have visited several times (avid golfer), Carne favorite course in the world, love everything about Belmullet (except weather of course). Wanting to move there and seeking any advice/tips, such as:

How Belmullet has weathered economic downturn.

Looking at rental in Gladree, what is it like (never been out there).

Is crime a problem/issue?

Any and all other advice/suggestions, etc appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Nowhere in Ireland has weathered the downturn.
Crime is not really an issue, but it does happen.
plenty of houses to rent and buy in this lovely scenic area.
http://www.rent.ie/houses-to-let/Gladree-Belmullet-Co-Mayo/1232720/
But
Whatever you do rent a modern home 2005 onwards ,that is well insulated or else you will pay a fortune in heating bills.
If the water is not on the mains (on a group scheme) you may have to look at buying bottled water.
Living expenses very high here.
You will need to take out medical insurance here with a two year waiting period.
I hope you have a firm permanent job offer before you come cause there are no jobs here.

http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Ocean_Energy/Belmullet_Wave_Energy_Test_Site/Map_of_Proposed_Site_.html
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18131:major-wind-energy-project-for-erris-hinges-on-community-consent&catid=23:news&Itemid=46

before you buy a house have a look round the area for any quarries (unauthorised or otherwise)

sanbrafyffe

what a pessimistic view,,,belmullet is certainly one of the few towns in Ireland that has being hit very hard by recession due to the corrib,,,it is a vibrant town,you will get what you want in it ,,has to be one of the nicest peninsulas in Ireland

it was a different story back in the 70s-80s etc when everyone went to England/usa etc

belmullet is what you will make of it...its certainly I place I will always love as I am a keen fisherman:)

Oldtree wrote: »

Nowhere in Ireland has weathered the downturn.
Crime is not really an issue, but it does happen.
plenty of houses to rent and buy in this lovely scenic area.
http://www.rent.ie/houses-to-let/Gladree-Belmullet-Co-Mayo/1232720/
But
Whatever you do rent a modern home 2005 onwards ,that is well insulated or else you will pay a fortune in heating bills.
If the water is not on the mains (on a group scheme) you may have to look at buying bottled water.
Living expenses very high here.
You will need to take out medical insurance here with a two year waiting period.
I hope you have a firm permanent job offer before you come cause there are no jobs here.

http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Ocean_Energy/Belmullet_Wave_Energy_Test_Site/Map_of_Proposed_Site_.html
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18131:major-wind-energy-project-for-erris-hinges-on-community-consent&catid=23:news&Itemid=46

before you buy a house have a look round the area for any quarries (unauthorised or otherwise)

Jim2007

Well the starting point is to ensure that you can in fact move to Ireland - will you qualify for a residence permit or do you hold an EU or EEA passport?

yop

Jim2007 wrote: »

Well the starting point is to ensure that you can in fact move to Ireland - will you qualify for a residence permit or do you hold an EU or EEA passport?

Its not relevant to the points he is discussing in his OP.

Oldtree

sanbrafyffe wrote: »

what a pessimistic view,,,belmullet is certainly one of the few towns in Ireland that has being hit very hard by recession due to the corrib,,,it is a vibrant town,you will get what you want in it ,,has to be one of the nicest peninsulas in Ireland

belmullet is what you will make of it...its certainly I place I will always love as I am a keen fisherman:)

hmmmmm?

unemployment figures persons on live register from CSO September 2013

Belmullet - 916
Ballinrobe - 866

crime:

Break-in at Carne golf club, Belmullet
http://www.midwestradio.ie/index.php/news/1788-break-in-at-carne-golf-club-belmullet

no different to anywhere else, so I don't see how it is a pessimistic view. Nonetheless it is a lovely place for tourists and rose tinted spectacles.

tfollmer

Very much appreciate the feedback. Interesting, the rental property link Oldtree posted is the very one I am most interested in. Seems a bargain (not interested in buying, not at first anyway).

Mention living costs are "very high." What costs exactly are very high? Have experienced grocery costs as always did self catering in Belmullet and they don't seem too out of line. Assume maybe electric, heating, car insurance??

Any feedback on quality of schools? Have 13 y/o daughter; home schooled and can continue to be but might consider school (public or private) if really good.

Any and all other suggestions welcome and appreciated.

Jim2007

yop wrote: »

Its not relevant to the points he is discussing in his OP.

Of course it is relevant! If the OP is not going to able get a residence permit there is little point of them spending time researching a location to set up house in... I've encountered several Americans who's dreams of moving to the EU have come to naught, because they failed to understand the requirements.

Oldtree

Jim2007 wrote: »

Of course it is relevant! If the OP is not going to able get a residence permit there is little point of them spending time researching a location to set up house in... I've encountered several Americans who's dreams of moving to the EU have come to naught, because they failed to understand the requirements.

easy Jim


http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/rights_of_residence_in_ireland/residence_rights_of_non_eea_nationals_in_ireland.html
http://www.inis.gov.ie/
http://dublin.usembassy.gov/living_ireland.html

through descent
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP11000024

Victor

tfollmer wrote: »

Any feedback on quality of schools? Have 13 y/o daughter; home schooled and can continue to be but might consider school (public or private) if really good.

Have a look here: http://education.ie/en/Find-a-School/ - only one English language secondary school locally I've no idea about quality, but look at the inspection reports here: http://education.ie/en/find-a-school/School-Detail/?roll=64570E

Jim2007

Oldtree wrote: »

easy Jim


http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/rights_of_residence_in_ireland/residence_rights_of_non_eea_nationals_in_ireland.html
http://www.inis.gov.ie/
http://dublin.usembassy.gov/living_ireland.html

through descent
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP11000024

Speaking as someone who has had to apply for work permits for people, I would say the information on these sites gives false hopes to a lot of non EU/EEA citizens who stumble upon it - it is not as blunt as the sites of other EU/EEA countries in explaining the challenges involved!

Getting a residence permit is never an issue in the EU/EEA, if you can show you have sufficient funds, but getting a work permit is a whole different ball game if you have not got special skills or fall into some category of special circumstances. And of course Ireland adds an extra little twist, when it starts to add work force statistics on top of the Eurostats.

finisklin

It might be useful if the OP provides more details on his background and this might be useful in the advice offered e.g. are you a Irish citizen, will you be looking for work and any other personal information that might help people on here guide you.

yop

Jim2007 wrote: »

Of course it is relevant! If the OP is not going to able get a residence permit there is little point of them spending time researching a location to set up house in... I've encountered several Americans who's dreams of moving to the EU have come to naught, because they failed to understand the requirements.

I am sure he has looked into it

tfollmer

I have investigated this and will be able to receive permission to remain in Ireland. Most interested in the topics I asked about, like costs, experience of living there, pitfalls, etc.

You all are the friendliest and most helpful people I have ever encountered in my world travels; one more reason I want to live there.

Oldtree

Jim2007 wrote: »

Speaking as someone who has had to apply for work permits for people, I would say the information on these sites gives false hopes to a lot of non EU/EEA citizens who stumble upon it - it is not as blunt as the sites of other EU/EEA countries in explaining the challenges involved!

Getting a residence permit is never an issue in the EU/EEA, if you can show you have sufficient funds, but getting a work permit is a whole different ball game if you have not got special skills or fall into some category of special circumstances. And of course Ireland adds an extra little twist, when it starts to add work force statistics on top of the Eurostats.

I thought the websites I referred to were very clear on the point of special skills!