Majority of Irish millennials considering moving to new county, research reveals

New research has revealed the majority of Irish millennials are considering moving to another part of the country. 

The study, commissioned by Leitrim County Council and conducted by Bounce, also revealed that almost a quarter of workers are now fully remote. 

One thousand people were interviewed over the course of the research to gain insights into the remote working culture in Ireland. 

With an increase in remote and hybrid working, the research showed that almost half of Irish workers are considering moving to another part of the country, with 61% of millennials considering a move. 

Those working remotely were found to have a good work-life balance, with 56% reporting that remote working conditions deliver a positive impact. 

Sixty percent reported that working remotely has improved their ability to switch off after work, with 85% stating their productivity has improved. 

Eighty three percent reported a positive impact on their standard of living and 75% reported a reduction in spending.

Speaking about the results of the research, Chief Executive of Leitrim County Council, Lar Power, said, "There is a benefit to remote working for employees in Ireland, with improvements to mental and financial wellbeing clearly defined in the research. Four in ten have found that remote work has positively impacted their spending, as there is less need to commute."

Adding to this, President of the Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber of Commerce, Colm McGrath, said, "With the increased cost of living, it is no surprise to read that employees are moving across the country. 

"Leitrim County is seeing an increase in people moving to the county, given Leitrim had a population increase of 10% in the 2022 Census, the highest increase in the province of Connaught.

"Remote work provides the perfect opportunity to escape the city and work from a calmer setting, without the hustle of the city, long commutes and city congestion. It is our view that this trend will increase into 2023 and beyond, as millennials opt to raise families in areas where they can afford housing."