When I moved to France in August 2023, the culture shock was so much bigger than I expected. It feels as though the unexpected difference between the French and Irish way of life has made the shock even more impactful. The absence of urgency is the most striking aspect of living here. They are happy with the compliant people who made their booking for the assigned French lunch period. She moved to France in 2023 with her husband Donall and three young children Sarah Kate, Daniel and Moya.

Source: The Irish Times March 02, 2026 13:30 UTC