InterNations – Uniting Irish living in the UK

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in the United Kingdom? 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 outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England"?

Whether you have settled as an expat in the UK or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations the UK 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 the UK, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

Advertisement

Jan-Peter van Tijk

Jan-Peter van Tijk

I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.

Therese Yeboah

Therese Yeboah

For me, the InterNations events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.

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!

Advertisement

Meet other Irish at our events in the United Kingdom

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

El Rincón Cuban Party
El Rincón Cuban Party
My dear fellow members, 🔜You are invited to this great Cuban salsa party in Oxford! 💃🕺Doors will open at 8.15pm, there will be three classes at 8.30pm - Intermediate Salsa with Timba, Improvers Cuban Salsa & Absolute Beginners Cuban Salsa - followed by social dance. 💲The entrance ticket is £
My dear fellow members, 🔜You are invited to this great Cuban salsa party in Oxford! 💃🕺Doors will open at 8.15pm, there will be three classes at 8.30pm - Intermediate Salsa with Timba, Improvers Cuban Salsa & Absolute Beginners Cuban Salsa - followed by social dance. 💲The entrance ticket is £
InterNations Winter Party at BEAR Iron Gate Derby
InterNations Winter Party at BEAR Iron Gate Derby
We are delighted to invite you to our November event at BEAR Iron Gate in Derby, located in the centre of the city’s iconic and beautiful Cathedral Quarter. BEAR is a stylish café, bar and restaurant with a food menu full of locally-sourced products and a great selection of crafted coffees and cockt
We are delighted to invite you to our November event at BEAR Iron Gate in Derby, located in the centre of the city’s iconic and beautiful Cathedral Quarter. BEAR is a stylish café, bar and restaurant with a food menu full of locally-sourced products and a great selection of crafted coffees and cockt
Wellbeing Linear Sunday Walk
Wellbeing Linear Sunday Walk
Sunday walk following the Thames Path from Rivermead, before heading via Kennet Wharfs, to Forbury Gardens and to Reading Town Hall. On this walk, you take in both the River Thames and Kennet, with plenty of scenery and wildlife. It is a 5 km (3 miles) walk with a duration of 90 minutes, using publ
Sunday walk following the Thames Path from Rivermead, before heading via Kennet Wharfs, to Forbury Gardens and to Reading Town Hall. On this walk, you take in both the River Thames and Kennet, with plenty of scenery and wildlife. It is a 5 km (3 miles) walk with a duration of 90 minutes, using publ
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner
Hi everyone, Come and join us for our last dinner of the year! We will meet at The Griffin, Caversham I have provisionally booked for ten people, so be quick to reserve your spot! About The Griffin, Caversham " a country-style pub nestled in the heart of Caversham on the banks of the river Thame
Hi everyone, Come and join us for our last dinner of the year! We will meet at The Griffin, Caversham I have provisionally booked for ten people, so be quick to reserve your spot! About The Griffin, Caversham " a country-style pub nestled in the heart of Caversham on the banks of the river Thame

Advertisement

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.

Advertisement

Our Global Partners

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.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

Advertisement

Find Tips and Advice on the UK from Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in the\ UK 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 British way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Irish in the\ UK, residing in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in London or Irish in Manchester.

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 British InterNations Community:

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

From the\ outstanding\ beauty\ of\ the\ Cotswolds,\ "the\ Heart\ of\ England" to Scotland's\ mist-shrouded\ highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Irish expats in the\ UK.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish in the UK

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the\ UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roast\ beef, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see super\ trendy\ amusement\ resort\ Brighton\ on\ the\ southern\ coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in the\ UK.

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 the\ UK!

Advertisement

Advertisement