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How to get a PPS number in Ireland: your reason for applying, identity and address documents, MyWelfare appointment, and what happens after you apply.

Can an American open a bank account in Ireland? Learn about ID, proof of address, PPS numbers, FATCA, FBAR, DIRT and deposit protection.

Explore ten things to do in Dublin, from the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol to Howth, with official links and one mistake to avoid at each stop.

Where do Murphy, Kelly and other common Irish surnames come from? Explore the CSO’s 2025 ranking, their meanings, and how the O and Mac were lost and returned.

Can you drive in Ireland on a US licence? Learn the visitor and resident rules, learner permits, EDT, insurance, speed limits and car import steps.

Can Americans buy a home in Ireland? Understand sale agreed, deposits, solicitor checks, mortgages, stamp duty and closing before you commit.

Explore ten things to do in Kerry, from Skellig Michael to Dingle and Killarney, with official links, seasonal advice and one mistake to avoid at each.

All 32 Irish county names and what they mean in Irish, from Louth (a Celtic god) to Wexford (a Viking fjord), checked against the Placenames Database of Ireland.

Moving to Ireland from America? Understand public healthcare, Stamp 0 insurance, GP visits, medicine costs and Medicare before planning your care.

Explore ten things to do in Cork, from the English Market to Mizen Head, with practical tips, official links and our full city, coast and islands video.