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12 years of Irish Around Sydney.Hundreds of thousands of you legends have played a part in building what this group is today. Over that time, it’s grown into something pretty …

Jobs in Australia for Irish Expats (Plus Visa Help if You’re Planning to Stay Longer) If you’re currently in Australia, or thinking about making the move, two of the biggest …

Irish Around Oz Discounts & Deals We have teamed up with a small number of trusted companies to bring you exclusive offers on things Irish people in Australia actually need. …

Visa questions come up every day in the Irish Around Oz groups, and a lot of the advice floating around is out of date or just wrong. So I asked …

When Lisa Gunnigan packed her bags in Kilkelly, County Mayo, and headed to Australia in October 2022, she wasn’t just chasing sunshine. She was stepping into a whole new chapter …

Updated September 2026. So, you’re thinking about swapping Tayto crisps and rainy days for barbies, beaches, and deadly wildlife? Good choice. I made the move myself, and let me tell …

We get asked about bridging visas in Australia all the time in our community — and for good reason. Navigating the Australian visa maze is stressful enough, but trying to …

Hey, it’s Stephen here! ☘️ If you’re one of the thousands of Irish legends in Sydney, this is craic you don’t want to miss. Right now, our beloved Irish Around …

Updated October 2026. Flying home for Christmas? Our Christmas in Australia guide has the 2026 posting dates, routes home and which insurer suits you. Do you need travel insurance for …

If you’re moving or have moved to Australia, doing an Australia East Coast Tour is a MUST. This bucket list trip allows you to visit some of Australia’s most beautiful coastal …

Are you looking for your dream job in Australia? 👷 It can be hard, right? Well, this is the exact reason I set up my job board. With SO many …

Moving to Australia can be difficult, but it certainly helps if you can find and connect with other Irish groups in Australia. Living in Sydney? Our Irish in Sydney guide …

Every Irish person who moves to Australia sends money between the two countries several times: savings over when you land, wages home for the mortgage, and the big one when …

When you move to Australia, most of us have no idea what to expect. I certainly didn’t! Don’t worry; I know exactly how hard it is to move to Australia, …

Looking for a moving to Australia checklist? Moving away from everything you have ever known can seem daunting. I am sure you are here because you are moving to Australia …

Studying in Australia and picking up shifts in a café, bar or shop on the side? Then you’re an Australian taxpayer, and a few things you sort out early (your …

Your student visa is nearly up and you’re not ready to go home. Fair enough. There are still ways to stay, but the rules have changed a lot in the …

So you are thinking about a working holiday visa in Australia? Well, good news with our brand new website revamp we will be covering a lot of aspects related to …

When it comes to the Australian partner visa, there are more than just a few myths floating around. Everyone on Facebook seems to be an expert in application loopholes and, …

For over 10 years, the Irish Around Oz Facebook groups have been where Irish people in Australia look for work, and where employers who want Irish staff come to find …

Moving back to Ireland after years in Australia is a bigger job than moving out was. You arrived with a backpack. You’re going home with a car, a flat full …

Leaving Australia the time comes for a lot of us. Some sooner than we had hoped. Either your visa runs out, or you have just had enough of Australia and …

Leaving Australia? Every dollar your employers paid into superannuation is yours to claim once you have gone. It is called a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP), and after a year …

When it comes to doing your regional work in Australia, it is always a stressful time. I decided to put this guide together as there are bits and pieces of …

Updated September 2026. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is how most Irish people get to Australia. It lets you live and work here for a year, and up to …

Heading home to Ireland, or moving to Australia with more than a suitcase? This is the guide I send people when the shipping question comes up in the groups, which …

So you are moving to Australia? We wanted to write this post as there are so many things you learn along with your stay in Australia, from little working holiday …

Christmas in Australia 2026 for Irish people: flights home, Australia Post dates for Ireland, public holidays, Mass and calling home.

New to Sydney? Where the Irish meet: Irish pubs, GAA clubs, trad sessions, events, Irish businesses and support, checked October 2026.

What it really costs to live in Australia in 2026 on a working holiday: rent for a room, wages and tax, public transport in each city, groceries, a phone and a pint, with an example Sydney budget.

Updated October 2026. Short answer: partly. Ireland has a health agreement with Australia that covers you in public hospitals, but it doesn’t cover GP visits, ambulances or getting you home. …

Just landed? The 12 things to sort in your first week in Australia: SIM, insurance, bank, money transfers, TFN, super, transport, a room, work tickets, jobs and your local Irish group.

Irish music has always travelled well, but right now it feels like Irish culture is having a moment around the world. From a new generation discovering traditional music to packed …

On 17 September 2026 the government announced the biggest shake-up to the Working Holiday visa in years. Second and third years are moving to a ballot, and the student visa …

Celtic Thunder are heading back to Australia in 2027, and this time they’re going properly big: 15 shows across the country, from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Newcastle, Penrith, Ballarat, …