""Historically, we saw people from the US coming here because they had connections to Ireland," she said. "They were looking for holiday homes but that has changed, particularly in the west. What has happened in the US has made people nervous.""
""They are nervous about their own money, nervous about going out and [about] their views. Some coming here have a connection to Ireland but not everybody does. We can see an increase in our members saying they are getting interest from US buyers.""
""They are looking for a safer haven, a welcoming community, which the LGBTQ+ community is in Ireland," he said. "They are looking for a little bit of freedom and security.""
Auctioneers report a noticeable rise in LGBTQ+ couples from the US purchasing homes in Ireland following Donald Trump's 2024 election. Buyers include people with and without Irish connections, with a concentration in the west and many aged between 40 and 60. Motivations include fears about personal safety, financial security, and potential reversals of civil rights. Estate agents have seen demand grow from a small trickle to dozens in 2025. Some purchasers seek a welcoming community and refuge from changing political and cultural conditions in the United States. High-profile departures have also been reported.
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