Ireland is offering €85,000 to live on one of its isolated islands!

The Irish government is ready to help you settle on one of the 20 most remote islands on the West Irish coast!

Gwen Rouviere
by Gwen Le Cointre
19 June 2023, 14:06
Ireland is offering €85,000 to live on one of its isolated islands!
Achill Island - © Cristi

Incredible but true: the Irish government is offering you the princely sum of €85,000 to help you settle on one of the remote islands off the west coast of Ireland! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, designed to sustainably repopulate the local islands, boost their economies and revitalize local life! Can you believe it? But there are a few conditions to be met: the lesser evil when faced with such an opportunity!

The Irish government is in the midst of a seduction operation to boost the dynamism of its remote islands!

An €85,000 offer, open to Irish and foreigners alike!

Ready to live on an island that looks like a movie set, between lush green expanses and the ocean? Are islands like Inishmore (Inis Mór) in the Aran archipelago your literal dream?

Ireland offers you a unique experience, with the opportunity to live in a little corner of paradise!

To this end, the Irish government has concocted a highly appealing strategy to breathe new life into some twenty over-isolated islands. They are located mainly on the west coast of the country, and are totally isolated from the rest of the world by the absence of bridges linking them to the mainland…

If you’re not too keen on civilization, these islands are renowned for their stunning scenery! Most of them are famous for their impressive cliffs, cracked limestone walls and rolling green meadows. Add to that the small, friendly local villages, steeped in tradition, and you’ve got a good idea of what to expect!

Conditions to qualify for the offer

But to be eligible for the €85,000, you’ll need to meet a few conditions!

In fact, the government has just launched a ten-year program called theOur Living Islands(“Nos îles vivantes” in French). They’re willing to give you up to $92,000, or around 85,000 euros, if you’re ready to settle permanently on one of these islands. It’s a kind of “Vacant Housing Rehabilitation Grant”.

The initiative begins on July 1, 2023, and there are a few conditions to be met. You must therefore :

  • become a property owner on one of these islands. The house must have been built before 1993 and have been unoccupied for at least two years.
  • the grant is to be used solely for decoration, insulation and structural restoration work.
  • obtaining the right to live in Ireland (as a foreigner, there are a few administrative details to take into account. Owning a house in Ireland does not automatically mean you can live there. ).

Once you’ve met these conditions, all you have to do is move to your own island, and live the life of your dreams, far from the hustle and bustle of the city! Telecommuting is more than encouraged, and you’ll enjoy a privileged lifestyle in an exceptional setting!

It’s a great way to discover Irish island life, living to the rhythm of the sea and the climate, while enjoying the tranquil pace of small, friendly towns!

So, are you ready for a unique adventure on an Irish island? Update your passport, pack your swimsuit (even if it’s a bit chilly), and get ready for this incredible opportunity!


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