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Hi all - long time no post! I worked in Ireland from (around) April 1995 to February 2007. I'm now resident in Portugal and, like many others, in need of state assistance. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get my PRSI/PPS records? Thanks in advance.

Thanks everyone - especially jnh; a room in Blackrock has been booked for the next two weeks via Air BnB :)

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, mods feel free to move. My partner has just move to Dublin on a 6 month contract, working in D2. The job is well paid but he has had the summer off so doesn't have a deposit for an apartment at the moment. Where is the best place to look for a short...

www.casadatoupeira.com :D

Have a good time, the weather here is gloriously hot :D

Couple of corrections, Glynner, if I may be so bold ;) If the vendor pulls out once the promessa (initial contract) is signed they have to pay DOUBLE the 10% deposit so there is a big disincentive for them to withdrawn. Not sure where the €10-12k for legal and notary fees comes from! On the...

For information, www.expatsportugal.com is very comprehensive - all the questions you've ever thought of of have probably been answered and, if not, you can ask! For property in the central area try [broken link removed] - the book they recommend (by Gabrielle Collison) is excellent. Sarah W...

I live in central Portugal, about an hour from the silver coast, and am happy to share all my secrets :D Sarah W

The Segway tour around central Rome is fabulous - worth every cent of the €75. [broken link removed]

Not sure about B&H but most brands are €3.50/€3.80 a packet in Portugal. Sarah www.casadatoupeira.com

We ended up staying at Una's Little Haven B&B in Dundalk. Excellent accommodation for €25 p.p. including a fabulous breakfast. Sadly didn't find a horse though!

Hi all - long time, no post! Myself, a friend and our riding instructor are heading over to Ireland next month to visit Holly's Horse Haven in Omeath, Co. Louth to, hopefully, find a horse each to rehome here in Portugal. We'll be staying for 2 nights and would prefer 3 single bedrooms. Can...

There are two main east-west roads across the Algarve - the A22 which is a fast but boring motorway or the slower N125 which takes you past (or through) all the main towns and right past the big waterpark just west of Guia and the main shopping centre the other side of Guia; both no more than 20...

When you turn up with a house-warming present! :D

Thanks all. Carhire3000.com seem to come in as the cheapest. Sarah W.

I live in Central Portugal near Tomar. It's a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing part of the country and totally different from the Algarve (which is also lovely!). Any questions fire away! Sarah W

Hi folks. After two years away I'll be home for a few days next month (23rd-28th March) and will need to hire a car to take my grandmother's ashes down to Tramore. Any suggestions as to the cheapest car hire, either from the airport or Dublin city centre? Thanks in advance. Sarah W

The Algarve should be sunny but might be a bit cool; the Canary Islands would be pretty much guaranteed warm sunshine unless you are really unlucky.

Quite right. Dogs are loving, friendly, honest and always pleased to see you. They go to bed on time, don't take drugs and if they do throw up it's not because they're ****ed. Yes, there are some similarities - they will eat anything and everything not locked away, they will bring flea-ridden...