As an Irish person abroad, you come to expect a few questions about Ireland when you met new people around the world. We’d like to hear the questions you get asked when people hear your Irish accent or that you live in Ireland and the topics that get raised.
It can go a little like this; as soon as someone hears your Irish accent, you automatically become the unofficial authority on Ireland and are seen as a repository of random information on all things Irish; from Derry Girls to Paul Mescal, and everything in between.
[ Irish abroad: Five questions I always get asked because I’m from IrelandOpens in new window ]
Share your experiences using the form below. What questions are you asked? What topics are raised the most when your first meet people or topics that have surprised you? What do people think of Ireland when you tell them where you are from?
Please limit submissions to 400 words or less. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this in your submission – we will keep your name and contact details confidential. It is important to include a phone number to allow us verify your contribution.
New Year’s in Australia: When you leave home to live abroad, you take any traditions you can feasibly translate
Undocumented Irish still fighting for legal status in US as Donald Trump promises new crackdown
Megan Nolan: A conversation with a man in his late 30s made clear the realities of this new era in my dating life
An Irishwoman sailing around the world: ‘This paradise has just seven residents and two dogs’
We will curate a selection of submissions for an article but please note we may not publish every submission we receive. Thank you.
If you live overseas and would like to share your experience with Irish Times Abroad, email abroad@irishtimes.com with a little information about you and what you do
