Americans Moving to Ireland: A Better Life
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The Kelly Family:
* Members: Brian (51), Olivia, Sunday (15), Finbarr (13), and Adelaide (11).
* Origin: Originally from Santa Monica, California.
* Connection to Ireland: Brian’s father, Tom Kelly, was born in Portlaoise, Ireland and studied at UCD in the 1960s before moving to the US. Brian and his siblings have Irish citizenship.
* Reason for Moving: Brian always wanted to live in Ireland, and the chance arose after he stepped down from his role as president of a veterinary company in 2023.
* Current Situation: Thay moved to Dublin in August of last year. Brian is serving on five company boards. Olivia is looking for work in preventive health consulting and has a Stamp 4 visa. They are currently trying to buy a home, having struggled to find a long-term rental.
Brian’s Father, Tom Kelly:
* Born in Portlaoise, Ireland.
* Studied at University College Dublin (UCD) in the 1960s.
* Recruited by General Electric and moved to the US.
* Met Brian’s mother, Mary Beth, in Pennsylvania.
* Later moved to arizona.
Key Details:
* brian is currently unable to secure a mortgage due to his equity being tied up in company boards rather than a salary.
* They used a buyer’s agent named O’kane to help find a home.