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Looking for Irish Expats in Orange County?

  • Meet Irish in Orange County

  • Get information in our Orange County guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Orange County

  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

InterNations - A Place for Irish in Orange County

Dia duit to all of our Irish in Orange County! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Irish expats in Orange County? Are you looking for advice from other Irish, e.g. which bars in Orange County will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for Irish stew?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Orange County. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Irish expats, coming from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Orange County

7,076
members in Orange County
58
Irish members
9
monthly events
4
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Irish at our events in Orange County

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Irish in Orange County.

Jun 21, 2025, 3:00 AM
5 attendees
Dear Members, You're warmly invited to enjoy a truly special dining experience at our small, family-run Aegean cuisine restaurant — where every dish tells a story from the sun-soaked coasts of Greece
Jun 21, 2025, 3:30 AM
1 attendee
Upstream, a fantastic Caribbean band will be playing all the best reggae, soca, and Calypso tropical hits from the Caribbean at the outdoor plaza in Segerstrom Center. You know how rare it is to have
Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
14 attendees
Dear Members:" Join us for a delightful Turkish-style breakfast, where warm hospitality meets delicious flavors! Enjoy a traditional spread of fresh breads, cheeses, olives, jams, eggs, and more—serv
Jun 28, 2025, 3:00 AM
25 attendees
Join Us for a Summer Soiree at Pelican Hill! 🌊 Dear InterNations Members, CALL 949-295-0940 FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT!! Get ready for an evening of sunshine, stunning views, and endless con

Want to meet other Irish at our events?

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.

  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Orange County
  • Community Member
    From Ireland, living in Orange County

Meet other Irish in Orange County

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Irish to share your hobbies with

Irish Expats in Orange County Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Irish expats in Orange County exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "California Riviera" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Orange County’s Irish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Irish expats in Orange County.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Orange County to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Irish in Orange County at Our Events

Our community in Orange County is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Orange County’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Irish expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Ireland in your local community as well as Irish in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Irish living in Orange County!

  • Brian Norris

    When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

  • Caroline Stiles

    In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

Our Global Partners

Irish expats in the United States

Other Nationalities in Orange County

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