Australians in Dublin
Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Dublin as an Australian.
Australian Embassy Dublin
Australia's diplomatic mission in Ireland: passports, notarial services, consular help
3rd Floor, 47-49 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 W634
Cooee Ireland
Free Facebook group for Australians in Ireland: questions, flatmates, footy and meetups.
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DublinMoving to Dublin from Australia: visas, paperwork and your first month
Dublin is small, friendly and expensive to live in. Here's how Australians get the right to work there, which paperwork comes first and where people actually settle.
DublinRenting in Dublin: what Australians need to know before handing over a deposit
Dublin's rental market is tight and pricey, but tenants have more protection than ever after the March 2026 changes. Here's how leases, deposits and rent rises work.
DublinCost of living in Dublin: how it stacks up against Sydney and Melbourne
Dublin rent will sting, the pint will sting a bit less and the bus is a bargain. Here's what life in Dublin costs in 2026 and how it compares with Sydney and Melbourne.
DublinAussie life in Dublin: where to find footy, a dawn service and your people
Dublin feels half familiar from the first pint. Here's where Australians play footy, mark Anzac Day, meet other expats and find a taste of home in the Irish capital.
DublinIrish citizenship by descent: how Australians with an Irish nan can work in Dublin
An Irish-born grandparent could be your ticket to living and working in Dublin with no visa, no age limit and no permit. Here's who qualifies and how the process works.
DublinAustralian cafés, restaurants and bars in Dublin: a short list, honestly told
Dublin has no Aussie pub and only a handful of Australian-run spots. Here's the short list we could verify, plus where to buy Tim Tams and how to find the footy.
DublinNightlife in Dublin: pints, trad sessions and the 11.30pm surprise
Dublin does the pub better than anywhere. But pubs close earlier than you'd think and drinking on the street can cost you. Here's how a Dublin night out really works.
DublinBuying in Dublin vs back home: the costs Australians compare
Ireland charges 1% stamp duty on most homes and no foreign surcharge. The catch is getting the mortgage. Dublin vs buying back home, cost by cost.
The inner move
Moving to Dublin is more than boxes
Someone got the job; everyone else got the move. The partner who followed and the kids often carry the most. In Dublin, it sounds like home and often feels like it, until the housing search and the grey months set in. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) walks with families through that part of the move: from the goodbyes before you leave until you have settled in.
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Australia in Dublin
Official offices, clubs, sport, schools and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.
Official Australia
Clubs and associations
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Our guide to Australian restaurants, cafés and bars in Dublin