"CSO figures show a rise in the number of Irish citizens emigrating Down Under - but while there are many positives, it's not without its challenges, according to a family and two young women who moved last year The pull of Australia as a destination for Irish people to emigrate to was brought into sharp focus last month when new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shone a light on the high rates of Irish people emigrating Down Under."
"In the 12 months leading up to April this year, 13,500 people emigrated from Ireland to Australia - marking the highest level of Irish emigration into the country since 2013."
Central Statistics Office figures record 13,500 Irish citizens emigrating to Australia in the 12 months leading up to April, the highest annual level since 2013. The surge underscores Australia’s continuing appeal as a destination for work, lifestyle and opportunity. A family and two young women who relocated last year report many positives, including new opportunities and lifestyle changes, while also encountering challenges related to adjustment and settling in. The increase in departures highlights ongoing migration flows between Ireland and Australia and the mixed experiences migrants face when establishing new lives abroad.
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