Not specific to the Army but I have a few Irish-American friends who have moved to Ireland for different reasons, college, work etc. For most of them, it has been a massive culture shock and most of their pre-conceptions have been shattered. Saying that, it just takes a bit of getting used to.
The big thing most of them said is that they are treated like outsiders and foreigners. This continues until they adapt to the culture. While this may be an obvious thing, they generally said that they had no idea how difficult it would be. Not trying to be stereotypical but the Irish tendency for self-depreciation is the exact opposite of the ostentatious American.
Specific to the army, the humour - you really need to get Irish humour before you think of joining the army. While the DFTC and Cadet school are fairly humourless institutions, you will need to fit in.
The big thing most of them said is that they are treated like outsiders and foreigners. This continues until they adapt to the culture. While this may be an obvious thing, they generally said that they had no idea how difficult it would be. Not trying to be stereotypical but the Irish tendency for self-depreciation is the exact opposite of the ostentatious American.
Specific to the army, the humour - you really need to get Irish humour before you think of joining the army. While the DFTC and Cadet school are fairly humourless institutions, you will need to fit in.
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