From My Home To Yours: An Expat/Repat Journey from Australia to Ireland

More progress made this week - after a month of driving back-and-forth to their desired city, Bernadine and Matt have secured their rental property for the next year! 👏👏

In this episode they have the run-down of their experience locking in the rental compared to Australia and all the changes to the Irish real estate method since the pandemic began. They also reflect on their time in Ireland so far and recount a trip to County Clare to remember Bernadine's childhood.

Topics discussed:

• Exclusive Healy Insurances promo
• Reflections on a month and a half in Ireland and the move
• County Clare, the Cliffs of Moher and John O'Donohue
• The process of securing a rental in West Ireland

Stuff mentioned:

• Republic of Telly: "You know you're Irish when"
• CrossCare Irish Diaspora Support Project: Instagram || Website
• Daft.ie (Real Estate website in Ireland)
• County Clare

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Healy Insurances Promotion!

We have an exclusive deal of expats and repats returning to Ireland! If you enquire and complete the purchase of a policy in August, 2023 for your car insurance with Healy Insurances, they will take €50 off the cost! Tell them the promo code FMHTY50 when you ask about insurance, and you'll be eligible to save €50.

https://www.facebook.com/Healyinsurances/

PH: +353 064 663 3344

EM: [email protected]

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TeaTonic Promotion!

Exclusively for FMHTY listeners, you can save 20% off your tea order over $40 AUD with promo code FMHTY20 at checkout. They ship in Australia and internationally! We HIGHLY recommend:

• French Earl Grey
• Dark Chocolate and Black

Jump on the deal now and drink tea with us on an episode! That's FMHTY20 on orders over $40 AUD.

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Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: @fmhtypodcast

Email: [email protected]

Website: frommyhometoyourspodcast.com

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

This week we have a special episode! Besides some introductory banter, Matt sat down with John Healy from Healy Insurances to talk about the state of car insurance in Ireland and everything that expats & repats should know about securing their car insurance.

Healy Insurances is responsible for the famous Mary of Healys (not Mary Healy!) that has been a boon for people travelling or returning to Ireland and looking to purchase their wheels to get around.

There's plenty to learn about insurance and Ireland for those returning and even if you don't intend to - you're in for a treat!

Topics discussed:

• Shoutout for Gavin
• Our new TeaTonic Promo code!
• Tips for repats/expats buying cars
• How to save money on car insurance
• Getting your no claim bonus in Ireland
• A bit of history on vehicle taxes

Contact Healy Insurances today!

https://www.facebook.com/Healyinsurances/

PH: +353 064 663 3344

EM: [email protected]

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TeaTonic Promotion!

Exclusively for FMHTY listeners, you can save 20% off your tea order over $40 AUD with promo code FMHTY20 at checkout.

They ship in Australia and internationally! We HIGHLY recommend:

• French Earl Grey
• Dark Chocolate and Black

Jump on the deal now, and drink tea with us on an episode! That's FMHTY20 on orders over $40 AUD.

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Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: @fmhtypodcast

Email: [email protected]

Website: frommyhometoyourspodcast.com

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Back for another episode of the podcast, and Bernadine & Matt don't have a huge amount of progress to share - mostly because they took some well-deserved time off for Matt's Birthday! That doesn't mean they don't have some advice and thoughts to share with you, so stick around!

Topics discussed:

• Shoutouts for the community
• Patience when progress isn't possible
• Your best days are after your wedding day
• The relaxation retreat for Matt's Bday
• Connection with Diaspora Support in Ireland

This week's tea of choice:

• Matt: Pukka Ginseng Matcha Green Tea
• Bernadine: Pukka Revitalise Organic Tea

Stuff we mentioned:

• Sarah's podcast about horse training, "An Equine Conversation"
• Diaspora Support in Ireland

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: @fmhtypodcast

Email: [email protected]

Website: frommyhometoyourspodcast.com

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Bernadine and Matt have been continuing to tick those travel/settling-in boxes with more advice to give this week. If you're wondering about car parking, Irish small-town culture or the pronunciation of the word "Chamomile", then this one is for you!

This week, they cover:

• The full process and documents needed for the spousal Visa.
• The order of activities needed to buy a car.
• Bernadine's feelings on returning to Irish, small-town culture
• The Hinterland festival in Kells
• The importance of Riverdance
• Why you should not abandon your vehicle

I'm sure you're all sick of hearing about cars, but this one could be crucial for the Australians used to a much more relaxed and forgiving approach!

Stuff discussed in this episode:

• Irish Expats Facebook Group
• "A blatant, abandon-mun-nus of cars!" clip
• Hinterlands Festival 2023 in Kells
• Bill Whelan's "Road to Riverdance" book
• Riverdance: Eurovision 1994 clip

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Matt and Bernadine are ten days into their Irish move, and things are going great! From cars to stamps to contracts... there's a lot you've been missing!

This week, you'll get the full experience from their time in Business Class, some reflections from Matt about the intense feelings of leaving your home country, Matt gets his Irish Visa and the final chapter in the Irish automotive purchase (plus some tips on getting your learner's permit 😉).

Stuff from this episode:

• Healy Insurances (with the lovely and ever-helpful Mary!)
• Qatar Business Class
• Irish Driver's Theory Test
• Our favourite Irish TV Shows right now; Pure Mule & Kin

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Matt and Bernadine have now officially made the move to Ireland! As they find their feet and shake off the remnants of jet lag, they have a special surprise for you this week.

Throughout the process of packing up their home and preparing to move, they've recorded a series of short audio clips to take you on the journey. The emotions, the process and the authentic sounds of the spaces they've moved between over the seven days of packing up their Australian lives.

The audio quality in this episode is largely untreated this time - enjoy the ambiance at each stage of their journey and you might find a small piece of Melbourne that you've been missing...

*The Big Question*

As prompted in this episode, we want to know if you're a Barry's Tea advocate, or a Lyon's Tea enthusiast! Send an email to [email protected] and put "Barrys" or "Lyons" into the subject line to let us know, and we'll reveal the results of the vote in the next episode!

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Bernadine and Matthew are feeling tired and emotional... it might become clear in the tenor of their voices, but they still have plenty of experiences to share and shout-outs to make!

In this episode, Bernadine and Matt share their final moments with colleagues and friends, the lead-up to finalising their house before the tenants move in, some auto stuff, and how Bernadine's parents have been lighting her way home for the last thirteen years.

There are tears. There are laughs. Standard fare for a "From My Home To Yours" episode!

Some stuff we talked about:

• Pierre Collet Motors: amazing car mechanic in Burwood
• Oonagh's Facebook Group
• Autoretro Podcast
• Melbourne Earthquake

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

We're almost there! Bernadine and Matt are continuing to pack up their house, but now the farewells have begun.

In this episode, Matt talks about the unexpected passing of his grandfather, the pair discuss saying goodbye to the Australian family, and the importance of trust and setting your mindset during the big move. It's easy to question and relitigate every decision you make when you're embarking on a big journey - trust in yourself, your decisions and your partner.

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to hear about your experiences, lessons and stories AND we'll even give you a shout-out on the show!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Bernadine & Matt are continuing to do their thing, packing up their lives to get ready to move across the world to Ireland from Australia.

You'll find out what they've ticked off their to-do lists, navigating the emotions that are part of a move like this and some extra tid-bits & advice for you. Not every situation is the same, but moving across the world has considerations like tax, bank accounts and cars. In this episode, you get the full "mind and body" package of "From My Home To Yours"!

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to share our experience and we'll even give you a shout-out on the show.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍

Welcome to the first official episode of "From My Home To Yours", a podcast about Bernadine and Matthew's journey, moving their life from Australia (Matt's Home) to Ireland (Bernadine's Home).

As an introduction to us, we'll be talking about everything you need to know before we get stuck into the journey. You'll hear about our reasons for moving, our journey in Australia so far, what we do and why we're doing this podcast.

Not only will we be drinking tea and lighting candles every episode but we want to make sure that you've got what you need to make the same move without the hassle. Listen every episode for information, tips and our reflections on the journey so far.

Keep in touch with us!

If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'd like to ask us about our journey, please ask us! We'd love to share our experience and we'll even give you a shout-out on the show.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmhtypodcast/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for being with us on this journey! 🤍