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InterNations - A Place for Irish in Lisbon

Dia duit to all of our Irish in Lisbon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Irish expats in Lisbon? Are you looking for advice from other Irish, e.g. which bars in Lisbon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for Irish stew?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Lisbon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Irish expats, coming from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

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Gustavo De faz

Gustavo De faz

The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..

Melanie S. Hamann

Melanie S. Hamann

InterNations Events in Lisbon are great - I love the rightfully popular events organized by our friendly Ambassador team.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in Lisbon

37,749
members in Lisbon
369
Irish members
18
monthly events
1,162
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Irish at our events in Lisbon

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Irish in Lisbon.

Create A 3-Course Caribbean Dinner
Create A 3-Course Caribbean Dinner
Hands-on Caribbean cooking workshop. Learn to prepare a 3-course island meal with fresh ingredients, bold spices, and traditional techniques, then sit down and enjoy it together. 1. Warm welcome (wine and beer provided) Caribbean cooking. Explore spices, herbs, and fresh island ingredients. 2. Cook
Hands-on Caribbean cooking workshop. Learn to prepare a 3-course island meal with fresh ingredients, bold spices, and traditional techniques, then sit down and enjoy it together. 1. Warm welcome (wine and beer provided) Caribbean cooking. Explore spices, herbs, and fresh island ingredients. 2. Cook
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. He follows three rules: do not hurt anybody, do not steal from anyone who does not deserve it, and play the game like you have got nothing to lose.
Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. He follows three rules: do not hurt anybody, do not steal from anyone who does not deserve it, and play the game like you have got nothing to lose.
Get-Together After Work
Get-Together After Work
Let's meet for some casual drinks and company, at a place that has some nice drinks and nice food. For extra fun we could compete in their axe throwing arena!. All are welcomed!. Let's make this event memorable by making sure everybody keeps most of their fingers connected to their hands :-)
Let's meet for some casual drinks and company, at a place that has some nice drinks and nice food. For extra fun we could compete in their axe throwing arena!. All are welcomed!. Let's make this event memorable by making sure everybody keeps most of their fingers connected to their hands :-)
Total Solar Eclipse in Galizia
Total Solar Eclipse in Galizia
Let’s grab our cameras, pack our bags and travel to Galicia for the greatest astronomical show of 2026. The August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse will be visible only in Greenland and Spain. We will meet in Lisbon or Porto and travel north by train and private bus. During our trip, we will visit Ferrol
Let’s grab our cameras, pack our bags and travel to Galicia for the greatest astronomical show of 2026. The August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse will be visible only in Greenland and Spain. We will meet in Lisbon or Porto and travel north by train and private bus. During our trip, we will visit Ferrol

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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 pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Games & Co. Group
Games & Co. Group

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Irish Expats in Lisbon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Irish expats in Lisbon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. An Alpha Global City In The Lisbon Metropolitan Area can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Lisbon’s Irish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Irish expats in Lisbon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lisbon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Irish in Lisbon at Our Events

Our community in Lisbon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lisbon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Irish expats to explore the Algarve. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Ireland in your local community as well as Irish in Portugal nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Irish living in Lisbon!

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