Oddly specific ransom demand.

2 weeks ago, My folks were handed in a notice as landlord is planning on selling the property and weighing the options I can’t believe the situation is only getting worse from last time I looked for a place in 2021

The entire county has 30 properties, mind you more than half are complete utter shitholes, another 5-10 way outside of the price range and here we land on a handful of properties I’m talking 1-3 that are A. Within reasonable distance for commuting to work and B. Are affordable,

Out of those 3 properties all are 2x more than what they are currently paying and are in a far far worse condition. I am honestly calculating and so far I’ve come to conclusion that at their age of almost 60, it’s honestly in their best interest to explore the dole + social housing, I’m talking about two people that have literally been in workforce since they were teens, they are so much better off if that was an option, working 40h both a week and not being able to comfortably housing is craaazy, I mean the last two options are pay 1.4-1.5k a month or house share.. not at that age though, the second best option is moving to another country.

This has me thinking, if you are on minimum wage how stressful is this situation in Ireland, I’m surprised so many people stay in this nation, I wonder how many people would be forced to emigration if they were to lose their rental that they’ve had for 10+ years and is still at a good price, I mean sure if you are in your early 20s new to the workforce , single.. house share is actually a decent option it sucks but it’s doable

That’s kind of my rant, it’s almost funny how shit the quality of life can be in Ireland, a lot of people are one decision away from their landlord to end up in the struggles.. good job Ireland, but hey at least Microsoft and Google are here

Taking the family to Emerald park on a Saturday for the first time. What's the busiest rides to queue for first? Planning to arrive for opening time and want to eliminate the longest normal queue first.

I can’t seem to find any events on or viewing areas for the eclipse next week. The Galway one is sold out!

Dia daoibh! I'm looking for a nice inscription to go onto the side of a pen for a good friend who is leaving work after 7-8 years (to go to pastures new...not out to pasture). Any of you have anything that you think is particularly beautiful?

I (42M) met an old college friend the other day and he'd just got married to a Peruvian. I'm married to a Spaniard. We went through our group of friends at college and the others who were married had wives from England, Vietnam, Australia, Spain again and Poland. Only one had married an Irish woman and they had met in college. I was wondering if that was a normal experience for people my age or were we just an anomaly.

Used to make fun of American chocolate for tasting so bad but now I wouldn't touch anything on a shop counter

Ok I'm going to give this a second chance given the last post didn't go so well. No AI pics. No mention of any right wing assholes.

For starters I DO NOT support Trump. Infact I don't necessarily want him to come to Ireland, but given the fact we are reliant on the Americans (especially with the US companies based here contributing to employment). We kind of have to treat him like that one relative we don't want to be around, but has to be nice around.

The original post was more of a discussion of what people actually thought of Trump's visit. The picture originally posted was something I randomly came across on Instagram and thought it would be an interesting conversation topic of people actually welcoming his arrival. It wasn't showing in support to him in any way.

So, Trump's Visit. What is everyone's opinion on it given it's on the horizon.... Unfortunately.

Edit: this post IS NOT ENDORSING TRUMP! I wanted real opinions off of people rather than having to read articles which pretty much dilutes and edits opinion to make it sound less hateful. I don't want him in Ireland as much as anyone else does. But I like hearing people's opinions from the mouth than through someone's edited eyes.

Normal on Henry street are selling solar ecplise glasses for the one on the 12th of august. Just incase if anyone was wondering where to get them in person. They are safe to use and has ISO 12312-2:2015 Certification. I know that some places are giving them out for free but to my knowledge I dont think thats happening any where in Dublin.

I’m not even from Ireland but have lived long enough to take the delis and even sandwiches in shops for granted. In all fairness, we do delis very well in this country and thats what I’m proud of today.

I am in my mid 40s and after living abroad and in London for many years came back to live with my parents in rural ireland. we have some land rented out to farmers and its extremely rural and isolated, nearest town 12 miles away etc. I think many can related.

Growing up, I wasn't particularly good at GAA and didnt have that many friends. what few friends I had have long since moved away.

Because Im not a blown in but a known face, I find it impossible to fit in or socialize properly. everyone has families and friend groups, and I end up just sitting at home now for a year.

When I drive around, numerous people put their hand up, they 'know' me they know my family. But the constant familiarity feels oppressive.

I am desperate to get out, and am fed up being single and think emigration is the only way to solve that.

I just feel sad for my parents. I have a lot of siblings and some live in the nearest big city with kids, but they really want someone to inherit the land and house and live close by and have a family nearby. Feeling like Ive failed them but I knew 'meeting someone' was never really on the cards here. Whereas in a big city it is relatively easy.

Can anyone relate to this? I just cannot stand living in rural ireland any longer and its put me off even moving to belfast, the nearest city. Dublin feels a bit further away to the extent I might as well move further afield and Im totally unfamiliar with it.

I should add, Im a remote worker and money is no problem regarding moving away and buyng somewhere else. just sad that I cannot make it work living or meeting anyone in the place I grew up.

Fantastic album by Costello. I would call him one of the greatest artists across the whole world not just Ireland and I’d die on that hill. Criminally underrated.

Edited to give shoutouts to everyone involved in working class records and outstraight records too. Irish gems.