Thank you for replying so quickly! I had assumed as such but it makes much more sense the way you have phrased it. So basically, the best/quickest way for me to be able to work longterm in Ireland (other than a speedy wedding) would be to leave the country, apply for an Irish job, gain a job offer a...

hi there, I'm an Australian and arrived in Ireland at the end of March to be with my Irish partner. We haven't lived together for 2 years to satisfy the defacto partner requirements, so I applied for a WHV to get me over to Ireland with the ability to work. I have since realised how restrictive this...