There are 469 people living on Arranmore and 62% are native Irish speakers.
(meta data) TITLE: Irish island of Arranmore is looking for new residents from the United States | The Irish Post (meta data) AUTHOR: Harry Brent Trending: Conor McGregor irish book awards George R.R. Martin Game of Thrones white rhino # Irish island of Arranmore is looking for new residents from the United States ARRANMORE, the idyllic island 5km off the coast of Co. Donegal is looking for new residents to boost its population. Its population has dropped to just 469 people and the island has recently written open letters to the people of the United States and Australia, urging them to relocate there. They're being offered the chance to swap the hustle and bustle of big cities for the calm and beauty of Arranmore. The island has recently undergone huge technological advancement and has become the recipient of Ireland's very first offshore digital hub. ###### Advertisement Not only are they offering new residents the chance of a delightful place to retire to, the community is trying to make the island a more attractive place for families and business people who work remotely. Arranmore now boasts of internet speeds that rival Dublin, London and New York City. They list graphic designers, games developers, photographers and app developers as just some of the professionals who have made successful careers while working on the island. In their letter to the US, they said: "Your commute, no matter where you are, will only ever be five minutes. You'll have the best diving in Ireland on your doorstep and seafood to rival the tastiest New England chowder. "There are fewer people here than would fit in a couple of Amtrak carriages, but enough musicians and good irish whiskey to keep the party going well into the night," the letter continued. The island is just five miles by three miles wide and is smattered with rocky cliffs, stretched beaches and sea caves. ###### Advertisement Arranmore has a population of just under 500 people Historically, traditional industries like farming and fishing have dominated the island, but they're not enough to keep young people from leaving. As a result, the population has been dropping rapidly for 30 years and the island is in danger of losing its structure. The island is twinned with Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. In the 1800s, families evicted from Arranmore relocated to Beaver island and most of the residents who live there today can trace their roots back to the Irish island. It's hoped that with the advent of high-speed internet, which has changed the professional landscape of the island, and by reaching out to the likes of America and Australia for residents, Arranmore can attract enough people to not only keep the island's population up, but also to transform it into one of Ireland's most attractive places to live. Anyone wishing to connect with Arranmore's community can send them a message via their Facebook page here 2 days ago ## 'He's a bully with money' - Elderly man punched by Conor McGregor speaks out for first time By: Harry Brent 2 days ago ## Mayo beach named 3rd best in the world, beating beaches in Greece and Polynesia By: Rachael O'Connor 5 days ago ## Staff at Irish pub in Florida pour Conor McGregor's whiskey down toilet following bar attack By: Jack Beresford 2 days ago ## Outrage as zoo visitors carve their names into the back of a rhino By: Harry Brent 1 day ago ## 'Life is wonderful' - It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star jets over to Dublin for a pint of Guinness By: Jack Beresford 1 day ago ## Liam Neeson starring in new action thriller from the writer of 'Armageddon' By: Jack Beresford 1 day ago ## Dublin's oldest fruit and veg market closes today after 127 years By: Harry Brent 1 day ago ## 'Derry Girls' broadcaster responds to complaints over show "needing subtitles" By: Jack Beresford 1 day ago ## Incredible footage shows ALLIGATOR climbing over fence in Florida By: Harry Brent ### Related 1 day ago ## Ireland agrees to take in migrants stranded on Mediterranean rescue ship By: Harry Brent - 1 day ago 1 day ago ## Taoiseach threatens to vote against Mercosur trade deal if Brazil fails to protect Amazon By: Harry Brent - 1 day ago 1 day ago ## Scenic Dublin trail named among list of world's most thrilling running routes By: Jack Beresford - 1 day ago ### Latest Life & Style 1 day ago ## 6 blockbuster movies that were shot in Ireland By: Harry Brent - 1 day ago Life & Style 1 day ago ## 'Find the deals':8 pieces of advice for Irish students about to start college By: Rachael O'Connor - 1 day ago Life & Style 1 day ago ## Irish-American entertainer Gene Kelley would have turned 107 today By: Rachael O'Connor - 1 day ago 1 day ago ## Cow evades capture by hiding out in local supermarket after escaping slaughterhouse in Co Cork By: Jack Beresford - 1 day ago 1 day ago ## 'I was in the wrong' - Conor McGregor apologises for Dublin pub punch incident By: Jack Beresford - 1 day ago
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