Ireland Gap Year Jobs, Programs & Trips

Ireland gap year

The Republic of Ireland is a member country of the European Union and is a popular country with its world famous capital city Dublin, and also other charming towns and cities.

Paid Work and Tours in Ireland

Working Holiday in Ireland

• 6-24 months
• Price from £1,595

Ireland Overland Tour

• 8 days
• Price from £1,199

Highlights of Ireland Tour

• 9 days
• Price from £1,979

Ireland Backpacking & Gap Year Guide

If you want to travel, work, study or book an adventure, our website can help you plan an amazing gap year to Ireland.

Work in Ireland

Are you interested un going to work in Ireland? Despite being a small economy, the spectacular economic growth that took place from the 1980s led to Ireland moving from a country of poverty to a country with one of the highest GDP per capita in the world.

The Republic of Ireland’s population is 4 million with almost 2 million living in Dublin, the capital of Ireland with global companies like Google with offices here. There are lots of jobs available to foreigners and options for temporary positions perfect for gap years.

Working holidays are available to some nationalities whilst there are lots of seasonal and summer positions which are popular with students. Most jobs can be found in Dublin. You can also find internships and volunteer opportunities throughout Ireland which are popular with students.

Study in Ireland

Studying abroad in Ireland is a great way to live in the country and integrate into the local culture. You could stay for a year, semester, or summer and join courses at top rated universities in the country. The official languages of Ireland are Irish, Celtic and English. Irish is mandatory in the education, although English is the predominant language in Ireland.

If you aren’t a native English speaker you could take advantage of your stay in Ireland to achieve a very high level of English, what will greatly increase your career possibilities in the future. Enjoy Dublin, which is a city with great atmosphere and beautiful landscapes which is where most language schools are located.

Ireland Tours

Whether you want to explore independently, or book a tour, these are some of the top destinations you need to add to your itinerary: Dublin, Galway, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Waterford, Limerick and Donegal. If you love nature, these locations are spectacular: The Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park, Connemara National Park, Glenveagh National Park and Wicklow Mountains.

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