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InterNations – Uniting Irish living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Belgium or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Belgium offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Irish expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Irish at our events in Belgium

Attend our monthly events and activities for Irish expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Africa Museum in Tervuren
Africa Museum in Tervuren
Let s walk in the park and the museum or only the museum in case of heavy rain https://www.africamuseum.be/en/visit/park The park is 205 hectares and was once the hunting ground of the Dukes of Brabant. The park is a national forest, laid out as a park comprising two separate valleys. In fron
Let s walk in the park and the museum or only the museum in case of heavy rain https://www.africamuseum.be/en/visit/park The park is 205 hectares and was once the hunting ground of the Dukes of Brabant. The park is a national forest, laid out as a park comprising two separate valleys. In fron
Indoor E-Dirt Bike
Indoor E-Dirt Bike
E-Dirtbike is a great way to experience motorbikes without worrying about changing gears and riding at your own pace. This is an activity where you can control the level of adrenaline that you want to experience, and you also have the chance to race against others. It takes place indoors, so weath
E-Dirtbike is a great way to experience motorbikes without worrying about changing gears and riding at your own pace. This is an activity where you can control the level of adrenaline that you want to experience, and you also have the chance to race against others. It takes place indoors, so weath
Brussels Food Festival
Brussels Food Festival
Come to our last food festival of the year!😋🎊 🌏 Try amazing dishes from 30 Stands, 5 Continents 🥤 Drinks & Bars : 4 Bars, Big Terrace 🎪 Entertainment : Background music, live concerts More info ℹ️ (...) Protected content (...) ⏩ (...) Protected content (...) Looking forward to seeing
Come to our last food festival of the year!😋🎊 🌏 Try amazing dishes from 30 Stands, 5 Continents 🥤 Drinks & Bars : 4 Bars, Big Terrace 🎪 Entertainment : Background music, live concerts More info ℹ️ (...) Protected content (...) ⏩ (...) Protected content (...) Looking forward to seeing
September Book Club Meeting
September Book Club Meeting
Dear book lovers, Our next meeting will be on the 12th of September. We are going to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. It is a modern novel about the possibilities of life—heartwarming and uplifting. We are looking forward to seeing you and sharing our thoughts and impressions of the book
Dear book lovers, Our next meeting will be on the 12th of September. We are going to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. It is a modern novel about the possibilities of life—heartwarming and uplifting. We are looking forward to seeing you and sharing our thoughts and impressions of the book

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Belgian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Irish in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Brussels or Irish in Antwerp.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Ireland in Belgium.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Belgium Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get Irish stew in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish embassy.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Irish expats in Belgium.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish in Belgium

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Belgian pommes frites, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Ardennes forests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Belgium.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in Belgium!

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