In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why more Americans are choosing Ireland as a place to live, work, raise families, and start over. Based on reporting from the Irish Examiner, this episode looks at the stories of five Americans who made Ireland their home, each arriving for different reasons — from family ties and work opportunities to political concerns, safety, lifestyle, and a desire for a calmer pace of life.
We discuss what draws Americans to Ireland, including shared language, cultural connections, community, healthcare, family support, and the emotional pull many people feel toward the country. We also look at the real adjustment process: housing, pets, weather, Irish slang, social integration, and the challenge of building a new life far from the familiar.
Whether you’re dreaming of Ireland, considering a move abroad, or simply curious about why so many Americans are looking across the Atlantic, this episode offers a personal and practical look at what it can mean to make the Emerald Isle home.
🔎 Podcast Episode Credit
Irish Examiner — “‘The political stuff pushed us over the edge’: Meet five Americans who made Ireland their home” by Kirstie McDermott
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