Getting an IRP card is so tough! The process itself is so tough. I said this when I got my GNIB card made the first time, I still say it after so many years. But to be fair, the process has been streamlined so much, thanks to the Irish government. No more lining outside the Burgh Quay office at 4 in the morning. Yeah, you read it right. Those were the days :D
I never quite understood the use of PPS card when I first had it made, because I just never used it anywhere. But now that I look back it's a very important card. I'd definitely recommend working on getting both cards as soon as you come to Ireland.
I miss the days of Student Leap card with so many student discounts in bus fares, Boots, McDonalds and so many other places :D Lining up in Trinity college to get my student leap card. Never quite getting the picture cute.
It's funny how the cards I used back home changed so much after coming to Ireland. Be it the bank cards, or the IRP. Life just changed so much. What didn't change was the need to keep the cards safe while not being drowned in the bulk. That's why I recently invested in a Secrid wallet for all my precious cards. Didn't regret that one :) Stay safe, keep your cards safe :D Enjoy
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