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[Old Crank]

17. Good luck with the move.

You really need to plan.
If you are collecting Social Security try to get a bank there to deposit the payments before you leave. It can be an exasperating experience when you are there since you will have to go through the embassy. At least we did in Germany.
Take careful stock of furniture, books, keepsakes. Shipping adds up in a hurry, by volume and weight.
Make sure your belonging that are shipped go as personal items or you might get hit with a tariff charge.
Remember that most European homes and apartments are smaller so large furniture may not fit well.
Also electric appliances that have motors and the like won't like the 250 volt 50 cycle electric. Or you can use them but you will need a step up transformer. There is an label on appliances, usually near the power cord, that will tell you the electric requirements.

Sorry I can't give you help on Ireland.