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51ԹϺ– Uniting Irish living in Sweden

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in Sweden? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020universityu0020townsu0020ofu0020Umeu00E5u0020andu0020Linku00F6ping?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Sweden or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺSweden offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Irish expats in Sweden, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

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Nathan Reed

Nathan Reed

With 51ԹϺI quickly connected with other Canadian members who became close friends over time.

Barbara Melington

Barbara Melington

The best thing about InterNations? Definitely the offline get-together. Meeting other expats in real life helps a lot.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Irish at our events in Sweden

Attend our monthly events and activities for Irish expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

 51ԹϺGothenburg December 2025 Official Event!
51ԹϺGothenburg December 2025 Official Event!
🎉 Let the Christmas 🎄 season celebrations begin in a venue where South America meets Scandinavia in interior design, food and social lifestyle. We meet at our prebooked table, just ask for 51ԹϺat the bar. Theme: Christmas 🎄 🎶🥂 Dress code: Christmas 🎄 red, gold, green/ alternative fu
🎉 Let the Christmas 🎄 season celebrations begin in a venue where South America meets Scandinavia in interior design, food and social lifestyle. We meet at our prebooked table, just ask for 51ԹϺat the bar. Theme: Christmas 🎄 🎶🥂 Dress code: Christmas 🎄 red, gold, green/ alternative fu
51ԹϺUppsala - Secret Santa Celebration
51ԹϺUppsala - Secret Santa Celebration
Dear 51ԹϺfriends, Let’s wrap up the year with warmth, laughter, and a touch of holiday magic! Join us for a cozy Secret Santa gathering in Uppsala! This became a tradition for our community, and we want to welcome you again to it! 🎄 For those that are new and wonder what is Secret Santa,
Dear 51ԹϺfriends, Let’s wrap up the year with warmth, laughter, and a touch of holiday magic! Join us for a cozy Secret Santa gathering in Uppsala! This became a tradition for our community, and we want to welcome you again to it! 🎄 For those that are new and wonder what is Secret Santa,
Join Me for HYROX
Join Me for HYROX
I’ve signed up for HYROX on December 21, and I want YOU to be part of it with me! HYROX is a fitness race that mixes running and functional workouts — it’s tough, but it’s also a blast. Whether you want to compete solo, partner up, or just train and see what it’s all about, let’s take on the challe
I’ve signed up for HYROX on December 21, and I want YOU to be part of it with me! HYROX is a fitness race that mixes running and functional workouts — it’s tough, but it’s also a blast. Whether you want to compete solo, partner up, or just train and see what it’s all about, let’s take on the challe
✨ Christmas Brunch by the Sea ✨
✨ Christmas Brunch by the Sea ✨
🎄Let’s do a cozy pre-Christmas Julbrunch with a festive buffet with both classic Swedish Christmas favorites and international brunch dishes. Expect a generous spread including: • Meatballs & ribs • Marinated roast beef • Scrambled eggs & bacon • Salmon & herring • Skagen bites • Sliders & salads
🎄Let’s do a cozy pre-Christmas Julbrunch with a festive buffet with both classic Swedish Christmas favorites and international brunch dishes. Expect a generous spread including: • Meatballs & ribs • Marinated roast beef • Scrambled eggs & bacon • Salmon & herring • Skagen bites • Sliders & salads

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Why Irish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Irish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Sports Group
Sports Group
Helsingborg Group
Helsingborg Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Sweden from Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in Sweden is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Swedish way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Irish in Sweden, residing in Stockholm, Goteborg, Uppsala and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Stockholm or Irish in Gothenburg.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Swedish 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Ireland in Sweden.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Sweden Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get Irish stew in Goteborg.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Sweden to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish embassy.

From the university towns of Umeå and Linköping to south-central Svealand, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Irish expats in Sweden.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish in Sweden

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Sweden. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Swedish köttbullar, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Stockholm’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Malmö's Turning Torso, the tallest structure in Scandinavia as well as other beautiful landmarks in Sweden.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in Sweden!

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