Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The rolling green fields of the Irish countryside offer a peaceful escape. According to the U.S.
Census Bureau, over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry. They make up a large proportion of the growing number of U.S.
citizens contemplating a move to the Emerald Isle. The American dream of Ireland conjures images of thatched-roofed cottages, low stone walls, rich green pastures dotted with white sheep, and cozy pubs with roaring open fires. Indeed, that was the Ireland my family and I made the move to back in 1998.
We spent seven years there, growing our family, building a business, and renovating a country home. As a result of our time there, my husband, son, and I now hold Irish passports. I look back on our time there with a lot of affection.
I even wrote a book about it. We return often and I still dream of owning a home there again one day. Life in Ireland has much to recommend it.
The people are welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help. I love the architecture, especially the Georgian-style doorways you find in the heart of Dublin city. The there’s the rolling green countryside awash with castles, churches, and gardens, all of which provide the opportunity to learn more about Ireland’s rich history.
It also makes a great home base for travel across Europe with low cost carriers connecting you with cities across the continent quickly and affordably. Of course, nowhere is without its challenges and the clim.
