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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Americans Are Choosing Ireland: A New Wave of Migration

from Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country · host Paper Planes Publishing

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing trend: more Americans are choosing Ireland as their destination abroad. What’s behind this shift? From quality of life and work-life balance to political climate and cultural connection, Ireland is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those seeking a different pace and perspective on life.We break down the key drivers behind this movement, including the appeal of an English-speaking EU country, opportunities tied to remote work and the tech sector, and the role of ancestry in unlocking residency or citizenship pathways. We also touch on the realities — including housing challenges and cost considerations — that come with making the move.Whether you’re considering Ireland yourself or simply curious about changing migration patterns, this episode offers insight into why this transatlantic shift is gaining momentum. 🔎 Podcast Episode CreditBBC Worklife — “Why more Americans are now moving to Ireland” by Anne Cassidyhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260414-why-more-americans-are-now-moving-to-irelandYou can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing trend: more Americans are choosing Ireland as their destination abroad. What’s behind this shift? From quality of life and work-life balance to political climate and cultural connection, Ireland is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those seeking a different pace and perspective on life.We break down the key drivers behind this movement, including the appeal of an English-speaking EU country, opportunities tied to remote work and the tech sector, and the role of ancestry in unlocking residency or citizenship pathways. We also touch on the realities — including housing challenges and cost considerations — that come with making the move.Whether you’re considering Ireland yourself or simply curious about changing migration patterns, this episode offers insight into why this transatlantic shift is gaining momentum. 🔎 Podcast Episode CreditBBC Worklife — “Why more Americans are now moving to Ireland” by Anne Cassidyhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260414-why-more-americans-are-now-moving-to-irelandYou can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

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