Aidan Pienar

In this engaging discussion, journalist Sarah Madden explores the rising trend of older Irish emigration, highlighting a significant increase in those aged 45-64 moving abroad. Aidan Pienar, an emigrant from County Meath now living in Australia, shares his experiences, from practical benefits like housing improvements to the emotional toll of being away from family. The conversation also delves into the motivations behind this trend and reframes emigration as an adventure, considering modern connectivity that keeps families close despite the distance.