Introduction to common sense about Irish immigrant life

Ireland is a good country for immigrants, so what are the common sense of life that immigrants in Ireland must know? It must be a topic that many people are interested in. Let’s learn about the common sense of life of immigrants in Ireland.

1. Ireland’s climate

Ireland has a maritime temperate broad-leaved forest climate, which is generally cooler, rainier and more variable. There is no obvious difference between the four seasons in Ireland. It rains all year round and sunny weather accounts for about 1/5 of the year. Generally, the best season in Ireland is from June to August in summer, with the average temperature being around 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature generally not exceeding 26 degrees Celsius. The average winter temperature in Ireland is about 5 degrees Celsius, and it is often cloudy and rainy. The temperature can drop to below zero during the coldest period around January. There are occasional freezes and snowfalls, but the roads rarely freeze.

2. Population of Ireland

The population of Ireland is about 4.77 million (2016), and the capital Dublin has a population of 1.9 million. It is a city where foreigners live together. There are about 60,000 to 70,000 overseas Chinese immigrating to Ireland, mainly concentrated in large and medium-sized cities such as Dublin and Cork.

3. Irish Language

As the national language, Irish is the first official language. The second official language of Ireland is English, and people usually communicate in English. Street signs are in English and Irish.

4. Time difference between Ireland and China

The time difference between Ireland and Beijing, China is -8 hours, and the daylight saving time difference is -7 hours (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October every year) a Sunday).

5. Irish Clothing

The traditional clothing of Irish men is a skirt. It is made of traditional Irish handmade cloth. The difference from England and other places is that Ireland mainly uses plaid, while women mainly wear linen skirts. Both men and women in Ireland like to wear cloaks made of woolen fabrics. The cloak and shawl are a typical traditional Irish costume.

6. Irish Food

Irish food is not greasy and relatively light. The traditional diet of Irish families is mainly based on potatoes, vegetables, and beef. Bread is one of the staple foods of the Irish people. There are many cooking methods for Irish potatoes, and the main cooking method for vegetables is boiling. Since Dublin is close to the seaside, there are a lot of fresh seafood and seafood dishes. At the same time, Ireland's food culture is also greatly influenced by other countries such as France and Italy.

7. Traffic in Ireland

Ireland drives on the left side, which is exactly the opposite of China. Traffic rules in Ireland are similar to those in the UK. As an EU country, Ireland stipulates that low-beam headlights must be turned on when driving even during the day. Public transportation in Ireland includes buses, trams, taxis, etc. You need to be familiar with the routes and place names before traveling.

8. Irish voltage

The voltage in Ireland is 230V-250V. Domestic electrical appliances made in China can be used in Ireland, but they must be equipped with a "triangle conversion plug" (British standard).

In addition, it should be noted that smoking is prohibited in public places such as buses, trains, airplanes, shops, banks, and barber shops in Ireland. Violation of the regulations will result in fines or imprisonment. Some hotels and restaurants provide outdoor smoking areas.

Ireland is a Western European country and the gateway from North America to Europe. Aozhen Immigration believes that immigrating to Ireland is a good compromise choice for those who like the UK and Europe. Whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, or customs and culture, Ireland is very different from China. For new immigrants, doing as the locals do and understanding the local area in advance will help them adapt to the new life of immigrants earlier.

The above is the common sense of Irish immigrant life that I compiled from the Internet. Thank you for reading. For more information, please continue to pay attention to other columns.