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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.

Chess: Look Learn Play
Chess: Look Learn Play
We join in with this venue's weekly (4pm to 7pm) Chess Club, who welcome all members of the public hosting 15 Competition game chess boards and 6 Friendly game chess boards. We use the Friendly boards. At 7pm any of us who wish can simply walk 300 mtrs UP the street to continue Chess (plus socialisi
We join in with this venue's weekly (4pm to 7pm) Chess Club, who welcome all members of the public hosting 15 Competition game chess boards and 6 Friendly game chess boards. We use the Friendly boards. At 7pm any of us who wish can simply walk 300 mtrs UP the street to continue Chess (plus socialisi
Deutscher Stammtisch in Präsenz
Deutscher Stammtisch in Präsenz
Liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache, der nächste Stammtisch findet am Donnerstag, den 30. Juli statt. Alle, die gern deutsch sprechen möchten, sind herzlich willkommen, aber bitte meldet Euch nur an, wenn ihr wirklich teilnehmen wollt! Ich freue mich auf interessante Gespräche! -------------------
Liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache, der nächste Stammtisch findet am Donnerstag, den 30. Juli statt. Alle, die gern deutsch sprechen möchten, sind herzlich willkommen, aber bitte meldet Euch nur an, wenn ihr wirklich teilnehmen wollt! Ich freue mich auf interessante Gespräche! -------------------
Beat the Heat - Ayurvedic Cooling Tips for a Hot Summer
Struggling with the heat this summer? Summer is the Pitta (fire) season in Ayurveda, and many of us feel more irritated, overheated, or restless when temperatures rise. During this relaxed after-work meetup, I’ll share a few easy, practical tips to keep your body and mind cool during hot weather —
Struggling with the heat this summer? Summer is the Pitta (fire) season in Ayurveda, and many of us feel more irritated, overheated, or restless when temperatures rise. During this relaxed after-work meetup, I’ll share a few easy, practical tips to keep your body and mind cool during hot weather —
Friday Evening Badminton
Friday Evening Badminton
Let's meet for some fun and exercise on the badminton courts from 19:00 to 21:00(courts 1 and 2). We expect each player to have the basics of badminton! Rules are simple, and every participant who registers is supposed to have read and understood these rules: 1. Members who are joining for the 1st
Let's meet for some fun and exercise on the badminton courts from 19:00 to 21:00(courts 1 and 2). We expect each player to have the basics of badminton! Rules are simple, and every participant who registers is supposed to have read and understood these rules: 1. Members who are joining for the 1st

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Why Irish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Irish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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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