I am asking this because the r/Ireland and r/AskIreland subreddit have entirely different opinions on any questions as in the cases of city crimes, housing crisis and anti social behaviour towards skilled immigrants (POCs) as r/AskIreland generally has positive responses while r/Ireland generally have negative responses to a point where a person going through both feels confused as whom to believe in (I'm asking this only to know about the views of Irish people in these topics and why is there such a vast difference in opinions) ?

Edit : I was mainly trying to understand who to trust more: the news and social media, or the experiences of people who actually live in Ireland. I'm also curious about what Irish people are generally like in terms of their social behaviour, especially in cities and towards skilled immigrants. I'm considering moving to the EU, and Ireland stands out because it's English-speaking and offers the advantages of the Common Travel Area (CTA). However, reports about violent crime and the severe housing crisis have made me think twice. I also don't want to contribute to existing pressures or create difficulties for local people simply by moving there. I'd appreciate hearing honest perspectives from those who know about such issues in Ireland.

Are there any channels on YouTube that actually discuss the issues around imagration? I'm aware a lot of them are shadow banned so I just looking for real people.

There's lots of sliced pans there already . I have a bread knife and a bread board at home .

That's the irish government for ya

Usually they'd be trying to take over the Forty Foot or Dalkey but this heatwave not a geeks out of them.

Did anyone else not realise they were Irish until they were 40 odd?

Is it possible to ask about the manners or etiquette used when passing on (perhaps narrow) footpaths?
Without sounding old fashioned, wasn’t there a raft of unwritten rules for who steps off the path, in the event of meeting at a right spot? I’m so embarrassed when a woman, or especially an older lady steps out before me. Now there’s loads of narrow places in Athlone, so it occurs too often. I always assumed that men and lads are the first, keep children on the inside, etc. But of course, it would really compound the issue should I try to speak to someone, I’d probably make the entire situation far, far, more awkward….

Again. I’m fed up with the constant demonisation of Irish people by these waves of new to Ireland Indians. We really shouldn’t be accepting their outrageous displays of classism too. I know these Indians are often used to being considered the crème de la creme back home so they are now lost within their multiple house servants and hostility displayed towards them from neglected teenagers/scrotes !

It’s like they expect that Ireland will just suddenly become a beacon of law and order because THEY experience hardships. But we all know it‘s been a lawless dump for decades now, and how can justice pop up when our own Natives haven’t been served it from such criminals?!

&While I absolutely believe justice reform is much needed in this country, it isn’t THEIR job to be lecturing us on the necessary consequences such as removing social welfare of parents etc. (even if I’m in agreement with their punishments!) These people ignore the widespread social issues such as drug abuse, addiction and neglect that many of these brats have grown up with. Not that I expect much empathy from people who consider Dalit to be born innately subhuman.

Also, like I already said before Indians have the GALL to smear ALL us Irish as FaR RiGhT RaCisT bigots with pitchforks (But it still comically doesn’t stop them from continuing to come+invade our tiny island of 4 million & exploiting our system that’s OBVIOUSLY treacherous towards Irish people).

Yet no small number of sexual attacks have been carried out on Irish women by Indian immigrant perverts. Some such as rapist Kamal Kumar Nepali which are incredibly barabric & of a nature that’s largely unheard of here.

This predator shows zero remorse for his actions & has the neck to DENY it: https://www.thejournal.ie/court-victim-impact-statement-kamal-kumar-nepali-6278906-Jan2024/

Yet you don’t see us Irish smear ALL Indians as sexual deviant perverts. So why do they feel entitled to do the same to us?

Insufferable hypocrisy again. India has been called the rape capital of the world so it’s no surprise they’ve social issues. Such people should never be let into Ireland but sadly many are these days!

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/03/11/i-will-never-forget-coming-home-to-my-parents-and-watching-my-dad-cry-says-victim-of-predatory-rape/

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/creepy-amazon-software-developer-found-guilty-of-groping-woman-on-bus-1850222.html

https://www.crimeworld.com/ireland/revealed-video-that-nailed-pervert-who-molested-schoolgirl-14-on-dublin-bus/a/103849653.html

https://gript.ie/indian-man-in-ireland-one-week-guilty-of-indecent-behaviour-spree/

Furthermore the scrotes are deliberately placed front & centre by the media. This is by design as 1 of the reasons is to discredit ANY anti-immigrant sentiment, when EVERYONE knows there’s too many Indians coming & gentrifying these poorer areas + grabbing up our limited property:

https://www.reddit.com/r/irishproblems/comments/1u724rm/lads_this_is_wrong_and_we_all_know_it_fourperson/

The powers that be want a race war, divide & chaos. Regular Indians should stay clear from Ireland now, we don’t want anymore, we can’t cope&the hoards who came from 2022 onwards to exploit citizenship loopholes need to go home! We obviously have enough of our own issues to deal with.

Irish people seem reserved to talk to and quite cold.

I’ve been living in Ireland and I’ve noticed that people can very often seem reserved when you meet them, especially in places like gyms, pools, or other public places.Today for e.g. the 2nd part of pool was empty with 2 people chatting together when I swam nearby them they went out of pool immediately.This made me feel uncomfortable.People seem afraid of strangers here.Despite coldness the rest of Irish people are generally polite but distant. I find it difficult to move from a simple hello or small talk into an actual friendship.Also why on bus stops while waiting for bus Irish people are hard to talk to and when I ask them some random question their guard goes up.With other nations I am finding it easier.I even went to school here but no friendship even though I tried being open. I am here for 9 years I haven't made single Irish friend.While with few people from Africa and India its much easier to warm up to and be casual friends.I’m wondering if this is just the culture here, or if Irish people are cautious of foreigners?

Had set up a veritable feast for himself on one of the tables. Fruit juice, a takeaway rotisserie chicken, wedges, bread , coffee and a pastry.

I must admit I've often been tempted to do something similar but was a bit too irish and reserved to . Now the idea is stuck in my mind on what type of takeaway delights I can indulge in while the duvet is having a spa day.

Thing is that with the World Cup on I'm all soccered out and what with Spain & Belgium playing I couldn't work up the excitement.

Ah here it goes

I'm 24. I'm done with Ireland. Do I love both my parents? Thankfully yes. Do I love Wexford? Yes of course. Family? Some.

What's with this godforsaken attitude of "Oh look at him he's 24, he knows nothing."

Excuse me. I paid more taxes in my 24 years than most will in a lifetime.

There's a reason why Wexford has one of the highest suicide rates in Ireland. Third after Dublin and Cork.

No hope for Ireland and especially not Wexford.

Too many bosses in Ireland, not enough jobs lol.

I got lucky maybe, but I never went to college.

Self made, self paid, leaving Ireland for good today.

Bye, and thank you Ireland,

Your beloved Wexican, from Wexico

Nipped into my local Circle K in the hope of picking up some peas to brighten up a roast chicken and baby potato dinner.

I could get coffee, wine , beer , 47 different types of minerals in assorted sizes and more sweets than Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory could hold and a teeny shelf at the back for real food .

As I have grown up (now in my 20s) and have done my own research to form opinions, ideologies, views on certain political things etc. I can't help but notice how a lot of people form theirs. I'm not talking about WHAT they are. But more so their reasoning behind them and their attitude towards anyone who "dare" disagree.

It seems the majority of Irish people pick their side based on what the popular take is. Maybe it's to fit in, maybe it's to virtue signal or maybe its a reputation thing. In other words in the hopes that people say "Ah look at Ireland there supporting x, my god aren't they brilliant" But if you ask any Irish person the rationale for their opinions I think they'll be lost for words. They just follow the masses.

Again, then if anyone stands out, disagrees, forms their own opinions that it becomes this Americanised mentality of WW3 needing to brew. No nuance. Victim complexes being flung around and trying to take morale high grounds. Just makes you think.

like I'm from and like people at Cronulla definitely wouldn't recommend risk getting struck by lightning when it's obviously closer and they're so close to it and like you actually just automatically dis god despite not even passing the Devels number yet so how does one maintain a non aesthetic job and non god tier diet

Hi everyone:)
Im a massage therapist and I'm currently working on a creative project around welIness and sensory experiences, and I'm looking for beautiful places in Ireland where I could film videos (ideally locations with a strong atmosphere).
I'm especially drawn to:
-nature spots (peaceful, scenic, a bit hidden if possible)
-or beautiful architecture (modern, minimal, or even luxurious spaces that blend with nature)

I'd love to find places that are either public or privately owned where I could potentially ask for permission or arrange a short collaboration with the owner (just for the time of a shoot).

If anyone has recommendations, ideas, or even advice on how to approach owners or discover these kinds of locations, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks so much

Now, it's smoker friendly.

My experience with O'Brien Roofing Dublin was extremely negative. I paid for roofing work that was not completed to a satisfactory standard, and I encountered ongoing problems trying to get the issues addressed. Communication was poor, promises were not kept, and I was left feeling that I did not receive the service I paid for. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company and would advise others to exercise caution, obtain detailed written agreements, and seek alternative quotes before hiring them.

Did the same thing happen to you too?

https://www.independent.ie/business/money/four-person-mortgages-on-the-rise-as-irish-homebuyers-feel-the-squeeze/a/122776454.html

I am in my mid 20’s working in a crumbling industry that‘s deliberately being hijacked from the top down & coming to the realisation that I may never be able to actually buy a home of my own! Which I would love to do to one day raise a family of my own in. In my opinion, it’s well time IRISH people stop glossing over what is happening to us:

The reality is, FOUR PERSON MORTGAGES provided in Ireland aren’t being bought by IRISH PEOPLE. I mean, just look at how they are being marketed for goodness sake!! Mental. https://www.reddit.com/r/HousingIreland/comments/1lt9vw7/4_people_mortgages_wtf/

It’s also true that the people availing of such mortgages are also buying up our EXTREMELY limited property in CASH & are also benefiting from the FIRST HOME SCHEME, all while we Irish Natives are in the middle of a housing crisis!!

Sorry but this is absolutely criminal! I know Irish people who’ve managed to not be outcompeted by such greedy people in new build estates but are surrounded by only these people. Sure that’s not right & a complete breakdown of irish social structure. Yes I have called them greedy. It is clear as day our own institution & Governments work against us but they’ve zero issue exploiting this for their own personal gain! In their country, foreigners would NEVER be allowed to buy homes yet they buy up all around them like in London & will continue to do so if we don’t demand our criminals in power put a stop to this NOW! Or you’ll have these lads as your future landlords..

If people call you far right or racist comparing you to violent rioting hooligans. OK no problem, you know you aren’t so brush it off! This is ridiculous & like I’ve said in my other removed post explaining my situation regarding the criminal HSE, you’re already demonised even if you make it clear you ultimately blame our leaders:

https://www.reddit.com/r/galway/s/5q1aODI4xr

So much virtue signalling. I know & love immigrants in my family & friends but far too MANY of these latest swarms are extremely entitled, arrogant & accusatory!

Genuinely breaks my heart how subjugated we have become collectively!

Hey lads,

I know you mean well when you say this, and anyone who moves to a different country and works hard in an honest way is NOT who I am having a go at here but we must also be realistic and honest on how our own Irish healthcare workers are continually being mistreated, including myself who graduated Nursing in 2023!

Basically, this large reliance of foreign staff is all by DESIGN!!! Quite literally, the HSE manufactured this crisis- and made it worse with the recent employment freeze or job embargo of IRISH healthcare workers!

In college, I was always sure I’d instantly get a job at the hospital, especially since I did so many UNPAID shifts during my course. Well, graduation came and to our utter horror, we were discarded and replaced by the recruiters who went to India and hired from there instead. These workers are also provided with €200 rent allowance, something us Irish staff certainly aren’t afforded, nor were Irish student nurses so it’s not even a money thing.

Please tell me how this remotely makes any sense??? It doesn’t as it’s overt demographic replacement & I see in the NEWS, it’s starting up again.

So regarding my personal situation, I was out of work for months and eventually told that if I wanted to get work, I’d have to join an agency. But the consequences of this are negative, where such recruiters aren’t hiring Irish staff & they get more money from importing workers into Ireland instead! It extends to Nursing homes etc. where 3rd world employees put up with stuff that shouldn’t be acceptable in a developed Nation. This all means the working conditions are getting WORSE and is bad for our country!!!!

I am shocked more take it on the chin and that we just let these HSE bullies abuse us.

If you are a truly good person- You would acknowledge that this is unethical and not demonise those who call out such corruption as ‘far right’ racists. Don’t get me wrong, such scrotes exist and are often the loudest but they also deliberately placed front & centre by the media, in order to delegitimise genuine concerns being voiced!!

https://www.thejournal.ie/international-recruitment-for-hse-jobs-6462236-Aug2024/

Such agencies are corrupt and are even involved in human exploitation. Shame on this man, Baby Pereppadan! Honestly, I was disappointed to hear he was a Catholic….this sort of greed & scamming isn’t appreciated from Irish people, or our Irish politicians so never mind from foreigners who come over & then infiltrate our politics!!! The NERVE.

But in classic Irish fashion of FG/FF & rest of the Uniparty puppets, instead of being called out & made to stand down, what happens?
He’s elected as MAYOR of Tallaght.

Does anyone see what’s going on here & how badly we are letting turns slide?!?

Seeing more job freezes happening again in 2026 is blood boiling and I don’t actually think enough people are even aware of this!! PLEASE STOP SAYING WE NEED NON IRISH STAFF FOR A FUNCTIONING HSE. That’s what greedy business owners want you to say.

What we need are better working conditions and change in attitude of our own Irish workers that what is happening to us is acceptable. Remember, it is you who will also be seeking a high quality health service and care. The INMO are clearly useless because this should NOT be happening, it’s criminal.

https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-fine-gael-nurse-agency-fees-6784617-Aug2025/

I am depressed and so frustrated in what’s happening to Irish healthcare workers, it’s like the HSE just wants to force us to move. (We shouldn’t ofc!!!)

Housing crisis, buying homes out of reach for most of us, cost of living, public services at stretching point, racist riots and rhetoric, criminals getting away with everything, the government refusing to solve any of the problems. At this point, what exactly are we supposed to be optimistic about?

Every time someone points any of this out, we're told that Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world and that we should be grateful. But for many people, life seems to be getting harder, not easier.

Maybe I'm missing something, but right now Ireland feels less like a country with problems to solve and more like a country that's given up on solving them.

And that's really difficult for me to admit. For years, I was interested in politics and I genuinely wanted to contribute, get involved, and be part of improving the country. Whenever people criticised Ireland, I was usually the one defending it. I'd be the one who point out how far we'd come, how much potential we had, and why things could still get better.

But lately, I find it harder and harder to believe that. Nothing ever changes and Ireland just feels like a failed country?

Am I being overdramatic? I'd genuinely like to hear from people who disagree. What gives you hope that things will improve?

I genuinely don't understand the racism in Ireland. we also experienced oppression, marginanlization and the similar abuse for decades. I remember my father telling there were signs at his local shops abroad saying "no blacks, no dogs and no Irish". so should we not understand what it feels like to be singled out and abused based on our ethnicity? there were also loads of signs saying "no Irish need apply". we faced similar discrimination, the same discrimination we give to other races and ethnicities now. I dont know if it's an issue where the oppressed becomes the oppressors but it's insane. there is a big discussion with immigration at the moment which I don't want to get into, I don't think wanting more regulations with unregulated immigration is naturally racist or discriminatory (correct me if Im wrong though) as we are a small country going through multiple crises at the moment. I just want to discuss how we've become the very people we despised for centuries.

I genuinely wish people would stop being racist. Not every ethnic minority living in Ireland has bad intentions or is here to cause harm and havoc. Every time I open the comments section on social media and see a Black person, a Brazilian person or someone from another minority background, there is often a specific group of people calling for deportations or making hateful comments which hurts. What makes it even more disappointing is that many of these individuals identify themselves as Christians. I wish the government would take racism more seriously and introduce stronger measures to hold people accountable for hateful and discriminatory behaviour online and in real life. Racism should not be normalised or excused as “just an opinion” when it causes real harm to others especially people who work hard and pay taxes in Ireland.

As normal literate intelligent human beings people need to clock that bad behaviour is not limited to any race, AGE nationality or ethnic group. There are Irish people who commit crimes, mistreat others, and engage in antisocial behaviour, just as there are people from every community who do the same. For example, when some children throw stones at buses or engage in vandalism. Issue is problem of discipline, parenting, or individual behaviour. However, when a single immigrant or Black person makes a mistake, it is too often used as a reason to condemn entire communities and argue that immigrants should not be here. People should be judged as individuals not by the actions of someone who happens to share their skin colour, nationality, or background. We ought to stand together as one