r/europe Aug 21 '17

What do you know about... Ireland?

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u/fuckyoubuttlicker Aug 21 '17

The only country in the world with a lower population today compared with their population during the first half of the 1800's.

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u/oh-my Croatia Aug 22 '17

Don't worry Irish friends; Croats come to rescue. And stay.

Joking aside, two of my closest friends are living in Ireland now. Both well educated. Both quite ambitious. Left Croatia for lack of prospects here. And they don't plan on leaving any time soon.

It's sad but that's our reality. Ireland is pretty attractive for us Croats, since it's basically the only English - speaking country within Europe who is welcoming to our expats.

For what it's worth; they are both very happy there. Except for the weather. But that's not on you guys.

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u/FerdiadTheRabbit Éire Aug 22 '17

What's the general view of Ireland over in croatia?

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u/Glupsi Croatia Aug 23 '17

What Germany was 20 years ago. But better due to the fact that Ireland is predominately Catholic,just like Croatia.

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u/BkkGrl Ligurian in Zürich (💛🇺🇦💙) Aug 24 '17

expats really care as long as they are christian?

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u/[deleted] Aug 24 '17 edited Aug 24 '17

Much of Germany is Catholic though. Southern and Western parts.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '17

Bring beaches

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u/kieranfitz Munster Aug 24 '17

I for one welcome our new (south) Slavic female friends.