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Thousands of people from around the world choose to start a new life in Ireland each year. Here is what really draws them — and what daily life there actually looks like.

Discover what life is really like in West Cork, Ireland — from harbour villages and artisan food markets to a creative community unlike anywhere else in the country. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

County Kerry covers 4,807 square kilometres of Atlantic coastline, ancient mountains, and some of Ireland’s most characterful small towns. Here is what life in this corner of Ireland actually looks like — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Everything you need to do in your first 90 days after moving to Ireland from America — PPS Number, banking, GP, immigration, utilities, and tax obligations — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Discover the most dramatic stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way — from Slieve League’s soaring cliffs to Mullaghmore Head’s crashing Atlantic waves. Your guide to Ireland’s wildest coast.

Thinking about retiring in Ireland? From visas and costs to healthcare and community life, here’s the honest guide to making your Irish retirement dream a reality.

Ten of Ireland’s loveliest towns to picture a slower, sociable retirement in, from painted harbour villages on the Atlantic to medieval towns with the river running through the middle.

Ireland’s public HSE system, Medical Card eligibility, private insurance costs, and what Medicare won’t cover — everything American expats and retirees need to know about healthcare in Ireland before they move. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Discover why millions around the world carry a love for Ireland — from diaspora homecomings to first-time visitors who never quite forget the place.

Your complete guide to moving to Ireland from the USA — D visa requirements, immigration stamps, IRP registration and the first-90-days checklist — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.