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How Arranmore island managed to grow its population

Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island? Well, you may remember that the ...

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14.31 2 Apr 2025


How Arranmore island managed to grow its population


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14.31 2 Apr 2025


Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island?

Well, you may remember that the local community in Arranmore, which is an island off the coast of Donegal, were pioneering when it came to attracting remote workers to come and live on their beautiful shores...

So, just how did they manage to grow population numbers for the first time in many years? And did the Croí Cónaithe scheme offering renovation grants make a difference?

Adrian Begley from Arranmore Community Council joins Seán to discuss.


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