According to an article published by the South Florida Reporter on April 8, the current US President’s wave of societal and political polarization has pushed thousands of Americans to relocate across Europe. While US citizens search for a new nation to call home, an emerging report explores how Ireland has rapidly risen to the top of the destinations lists. The reason? A rich culture and history, combined with competitive salaries, better healthcare, and unemployment support. The news piece focuses on why a broader part of Americans is taking the leap and how the dual citizenship process is being experienced by both natives and citizens from what once was the land of opportunity.

The piece sheds light on the numbers. As Ireland’s Department of Justice reports, 30,000 Irish citizenship applications were recorded last year. A clear result that reflects Americans of Irish descent’s wish to reconnect with their ancestral roots. The Emerald Isle that was once considered a place for cultural curiosity, has now become part of an escape plan.

Among success stories:
● John Portmann, who took a DNA that confirmed his Irish roots and later joined the community.
● Sean O’Connor, who applied to reconnect with the family’s migration history.
● Erin Clayton, who left behind areas with high rate crimes and moved for personal safety reasons.
Among the main ways for Americans with Irish relatives to qualify for dual citizenship:
● It is possible to submit your personal data and register with Ireland’s Foreign Births Register.
● It is possible to apply through five years of legal residency and no crime record.

As more and more celebrities and Americans relocate to Ireland, research tells this phenomenon can cause pressure and fluctuations in the housing market. On the other hand, it promises increased cultural diversity and sudden economic growth.