The Ultimate Guide to Working in Ireland as a Doctor

by Match Recruitment | Mar 13, 2026 | Featured, Moving to Ireland, News, Tips

⏱ 4 min readIreland has become an increasingly attractive destination for international doctors seeking career progression, lifestyle balance, and diverse clinical experience. With demand growing across both public hospitals and private healthcare providers,...

Working as a Surgeon in Ireland: Dr Rick’s Story of Moving from South Africa

by Match Recruitment | Dec 16, 2025 | Podcast

What happens when you leave your country to rebuild your medical career overseas? In this episode of Doctor Diaries: Adventures to Ireland, Graham from MatchMedics talks with Dr. Rick Pretorius, a general and laparoscopic surgeon who left South Africa to pursue a new...

Working as a General Practitioner (GP) in Ireland: Dr Manuel Del Rosario’s Journey to Ireland

by Match Recruitment | Dec 9, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of Doctor Diaries: Adventures to Ireland, host Graham from MatchMedics sits down with Dr. Manuel Del Rosario, a doctor who journeyed from the Dominican Republic to Spain and ultimately to Ireland. Manuel shares his experiences navigating multiple...

How US-Trained Doctors Can Move to Ireland – Tips & Insights | Dr Jacob May’s Story

by Match Recruitment | Nov 25, 2025 | Podcast

Thinking about moving from the U.S. to Ireland as a doctor? In this episode of Doctor Diaries, American consultant psychiatrist Dr Jacob Mays shares his journey from Texas to Galway, including: Navigating the Irish Medical Council as a US-trained physician Differences...

Working as a Doctor in Ireland: Dr. Caitlin Penny’s Real Experience Moving from South Africa

by Match Recruitment | Nov 18, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode of Doctor Diaries, Graham speaks with Dr. Caitlin Penny, a South African doctor who relocated to Ireland to continue her medical career. Caitlin opens up about moving abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, transitioning from emergency medicine in South...