Let’s move to Dublin honey! It’s green, it’s near Europe and the people are so friendly. Sounds good, but what’s the reality?

10 Things to Love in Dublin

• English-speaking, so it's easy to assimilate
• Easy access to rivers, mountains and seas
• Talkative locals who’ll go out of their way to help you
• Mix of international friends on tap
• A short flight away from European capitals
• Clean atmosphere; no pollution
• A long history to get lost in
• Active nightlife centred around the pub culture
• Cultural icons at every turn
• Good education system for kids with a choice of private and public schools

5 Things Expats Wish Would Disappear

• The rain
• A crazy public transport system where nothing is connected
• Obsession with terrible reality TV shows
• Early closing hours for restaurants and nightclubs
• Oh, and the recession