Home Away from Home

Two years ago Jennifer and I packed our suitcases, jumped on a plane, and left our Adelaide home to start a new life in Ireland. Thus fulfilling Jennifer’s long-time wish to return to the country of her birth and be with her siblings again.

The premise was simple. Let’s give it a go for two years and then see how we feel. Two years would give us a chance to meet people, experience the seasons, and really get to know whether we would like our new home.

Two years ago we landed on the doorstep of Jennifer’s sister and her husband. They welcomed us in, helped us integrate into the community, and generously shared their home with us until we eventually found a place of our own.

Two years in, I have grown much closer to my Irish family and have become integrated into adventure, sporting, art, and music communities both locally and further afield. Our experiences have been personal, rich, and rewarding, resulting in friendships I know will endure. I could not have imagined a better way to find my feet in this beautiful adopted country.

As we close out 2025, now two full years here in Ireland, I want to thank everybody we have met who has welcomed this Australian into your communities. Thank you all for your support, for your generosity, for your friendships, and for the craic. As a result, I think we will be staying, at least for a while.

Happy New Year to family and friends in all the countries we are connected to. May 2026 be awesome for you all!


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