Where to live/dive in Ireland

Robert Cook · 13th May 2005, 04:15

Guys, in late October I'm going to be moving to Europe. I thought I'd be starting off in the UK, but it looks like that has changed. Basically the problem is with the max age for a working holiday visa in Ireland. The UK isn't a problem, as I can get right to abode (ie unlimited time due to having a British parent).

The problem is now where to live/dive in Ireland (in the Republic, as Northern Ireland is covered by the Right to Abode). I'm also limited to 3 months in any one job, so I'm looking at moving several times. The rough plan is to do 3 months in Dublin, 3 months in Galway or Limerick, and 3 months in Cork. I'm not sure about the remaining 3 months - possibly extend the time in Cork.

I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources,

Thanks,
Robert

Andy M · 13th May 2005, 08:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook)

I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources,

Dublin isnt up to much, but if you drive 2.5 hours north to northern ireland, you can dive strangford lough. good diving here.

as for the others

http://www.scubadivewest.com/
http://www.dvdiving.co.uk/
http://www.aquaventures.ie/enindex.htm
http://www.galwaysubaquaclub.com/

***Beanie*** · 13th May 2005, 09:05

www.divenorth.com

Pat Coughlan · 13th May 2005, 10:54

A useful link is www.scubaireland.com (Irish Underwater Council) follow centres link for comercial centres, follow Regions links for diving clubs in different Regions.

Dublin has plenty of wrecks but the viz can be a problem not much in they way of wrecks around here(Mayo) but superb scenic diving with 25+m viz normally

Hope this is of help

Pat

***Beanie*** · 13th May 2005, 11:05

the other place to look / ask is www.tecdiver.ie

Barrie Law · 23rd June 2005, 20:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook)

Guys, in late October I'm going to be moving to Europe. I thought I'd be starting off in the UK, but it looks like that has changed. Basically the problem is with the max age for a working holiday visa in Ireland. The UK isn't a problem, as I can get right to abode (ie unlimited time due to having a British parent).

The problem is now where to live/dive in Ireland (in the Republic, as Northern Ireland is covered by the Right to Abode). I'm also limited to 3 months in any one job, so I'm looking at moving several times. The rough plan is to do 3 months in Dublin, 3 months in Galway or Limerick, and 3 months in Cork. I'm not sure about the remaining 3 months - possibly extend the time in Cork.

I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources,

Thanks,
Robert

Robert
Do you intend working in the dive industry or working elsewhere and diving for sport?
Dublin will probably be the bast centre for general employment but the diving can be hit and miss due to the Vis being generally poor although it has improved over the last 12 months due to a new waste water treatment plant being installed.
Most of the coasts around Ireland offer good diving and if you could provide a bit more info I may be able to point you in the right direction
As Beanie stated www.tecdiver.ie should be able to help as it is based in Ireland.

Cheers
Barrie

Robert Cook · 24th June 2005, 03:14

Barrie, I've registered on the tecdiver site, just haven't posted yet (but I'll probably be on there quite a bit over the next few months). I'm looking at working as an office temp or something similar (the WHV has a limitation of 3 months with the same employer). I don't intend to work in the diving industry at this stage, but that could change. I'm looking at doing Dublin for the first couple of months (ie November - January), and saving Cork for summer,

Thanks,
Robert

Barrie Law · 24th June 2005, 07:38

Robert,
I remember you joining now about a month ago, I sent you an email at the time.
Feel free to email me to sort out any details locally in advance of your trip.
I was not aware of the 3 months employment thing but I should be able to sort out some accomadation and some diving during your stay.

Talk to you soon

13th May 2005, 04:15	#1 (permalink)
Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	Where to live/dive in Ireland Guys, in late October I'm going to be moving to Europe. I thought I'd be starting off in the UK, but it looks like that has changed. Basically the problem is with the max age for a working holiday visa in Ireland. The UK isn't a problem, as I can get right to abode (ie unlimited time due to having a British parent). The problem is now where to live/dive in Ireland (in the Republic, as Northern Ireland is covered by the Right to Abode). I'm also limited to 3 months in any one job, so I'm looking at moving several times. The rough plan is to do 3 months in Dublin, 3 months in Galway or Limerick, and 3 months in Cork. I'm not sure about the remaining 3 months - possibly extend the time in Cork. I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources, Thanks, Robert
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13th May 2005, 08:18	#2 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook) I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources, Dublin isnt up to much, but if you drive 2.5 hours north to northern ireland, you can dive strangford lough. good diving here. as for the others http://www.scubadivewest.com/ http://www.dvdiving.co.uk/ http://www.aquaventures.ie/enindex.htm http://www.galwaysubaquaclub.com/
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13th May 2005, 10:54	#4 (permalink)
Pat Coughlan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ireland- County Mayo Posts: 87	Diving Ireland A useful link is www.scubaireland.com (Irish Underwater Council) follow centres link for comercial centres, follow Regions links for diving clubs in different Regions. Dublin has plenty of wrecks but the viz can be a problem not much in they way of wrecks around here(Mayo) but superb scenic diving with 25+m viz normally Hope this is of help Pat
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	the other place to look / ask is www.tecdiver.ie __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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23rd June 2005, 20:07	#6 (permalink)
Barrie Law Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	Where to live/dive in Ireland Quote: (Originally Posted by Robert Cook) Guys, in late October I'm going to be moving to Europe. I thought I'd be starting off in the UK, but it looks like that has changed. Basically the problem is with the max age for a working holiday visa in Ireland. The UK isn't a problem, as I can get right to abode (ie unlimited time due to having a British parent). The problem is now where to live/dive in Ireland (in the Republic, as Northern Ireland is covered by the Right to Abode). I'm also limited to 3 months in any one job, so I'm looking at moving several times. The rough plan is to do 3 months in Dublin, 3 months in Galway or Limerick, and 3 months in Cork. I'm not sure about the remaining 3 months - possibly extend the time in Cork. I'm just wondering how well this is likely to work from a diving perspective? My understanding is that Cork and the surrounding area is good, but I haven't heard much about the rest of the country. Can anyone help or point me at some resources, Thanks, Robert Robert Do you intend working in the dive industry or working elsewhere and diving for sport? Dublin will probably be the bast centre for general employment but the diving can be hit and miss due to the Vis being generally poor although it has improved over the last 12 months due to a new waste water treatment plant being installed. Most of the coasts around Ireland offer good diving and if you could provide a bit more info I may be able to point you in the right direction As Beanie stated www.tecdiver.ie should be able to help as it is based in Ireland. Cheers Barrie
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24th June 2005, 03:14	#7 (permalink)
Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	Barrie, I've registered on the tecdiver site, just haven't posted yet (but I'll probably be on there quite a bit over the next few months). I'm looking at working as an office temp or something similar (the WHV has a limitation of 3 months with the same employer). I don't intend to work in the diving industry at this stage, but that could change. I'm looking at doing Dublin for the first couple of months (ie November - January), and saving Cork for summer, Thanks, Robert __________________ Do not underestimate the power of the dark side
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24th June 2005, 07:38	#8 (permalink)
Barrie Law Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	Where to live/dive in Ireland Robert, I remember you joining now about a month ago, I sent you an email at the time. Feel free to email me to sort out any details locally in advance of your trip. I was not aware of the 3 months employment thing but I should be able to sort out some accomadation and some diving during your stay. Talk to you soon
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