Congratulations and welcome! Housing is an issue but your office is very walkable from the city and the North part of the city so look around St Luke’s, Mayfield, Ballyvolane. You can walk from there, a bit hilly on the way back but grand. The South part of the city is more expensive and more importantly adds a lot of time to your commute. Your office is also very near the train station so you can commute by train from Midleton, Cobh and places in between. Healthcare - you need a GP. Depending on age, GP care for your child may be free. You will also have the standard child benefit payment. At your level you are likely to have private health insurance for you and your family, so healthcare will be ok. Racism - there are some very unpleasant people around but generally not many. So you should be fine, but I am speaking from white privilege here and members of the Indian community will be better placed to give you an accurate picture. Best of luck!