IRELAND WILL PAY YOU $90,000 TO START FRESH ON A QUIET ISLAND

Ireland is offering major financial support up to $90,000 for anyone willing to bring vacant or run-down island homes back to life. The program, part of the national Our Living Islands initiative, aims to revive remote communities that have seen their populations steadily shrink.

The grant can be used strictly for renovations: up to €50,000 for vacant homes and up to €84,000 for derelict properties requiring substantial work. To qualify, the house must have been built before 1993, left unused for at least two years, and renovated for use as a primary residence. Eligible applicants include Irish citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU residents with valid permissions to live in Ireland.

While it’s not a free payout, the program offers a rare opportunity the chance to rebuild a historic home, join a close-knit island community, and create a quieter, slower way of life surrounded by natural beauty. For anyone dreaming of starting over somewhere peaceful, this could be the perfect beginning.