Among the islands are Inis M?r, one of the Aran Islands off Ireland's western coast, which was used as a filming location for Oscar-nominated movie The Banshees of Inisherin, and Bere Island, which describes itself as ?a quiet paradise.?

Under the "Our Living Islands" initiative launched by the Irish government, grants are available for those willing to relocate to roughly 30 remote offshore islands, such as Inis Mór or Arranmore, that are not connected to the mainland by bridges. As of 2026, the program offers up to €84,000 (approximately $92,000) specifically for the restoration of derelict properties, or up to €60,000 for vacant homes. The catch is that the money is not a simple "cash for moving" stipend; it is a reimbursement grant that must be used to refurbish and inhabit abandoned buildings that have been empty for at least two years. The goal is to revitalize dwindling island communities and preserve their unique cultural heritage by providing high-speed broadband and improved infrastructure to attract remote workers and young families who are willing to embrace a rugged, maritime lifestyle.