Canadian citizen looking to move Ireland

I'm a Canadian citizen, looking to move and live in Ireland.

Since I'm over 35, I cannot apply for holiday working programme.

I'm able to travel to Ireland and stay there without a visa for 6 month to look for opportunities.
I have 16+ years experience in the IT field.

Are there umbrella companies that can sponsor my work permit if I find contracting roles in Ireland?
Or is it easy to find big MNCs that could sponsor me?

Anyone done this before?

Why? Everyone here wants to move in the opposite direction

Because it's closer to my home country and family.

zorrinn wrote:I'm a Canadian citizen, looking to move and live in Ireland.

Since I'm over 35, I cannot apply for holiday working programme.

I'm able to travel to Ireland and stay there without a visa for 6 month to look for opportunities.
I have 16+ years experience in the IT field.

Are there umbrella companies that can sponsor my work permit if I find contracting roles in Ireland?
Or is it easy to find big MNCs that could sponsor me?

Anyone done this before?

You should be aware of this limitation:
"The employer must employ you directly – this means that applications from recruitment agencies, agents, intermediaries or companies who intend to outsource or subcontract you to work in another company are not accepted."

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/mo ... eland.html

Thanks. That's a point I seem to have overlooked.

I'm a bit intrigued though, as many consulting companies such as Accenture, Hitachi, IBM... blah, blah, they all take on clients' projects and implement them using their consultants.

Thanks, nonetheless.