Alice Hayes and Billy O'Connor manage Great Blasket Island, an isolated Irish island. Years ago, they sought a caretaker and were shocked by the 80,000 applications that followed their Facebook post. Since then, they have capped applications to 300 due to overwhelming interest, attracting candidates from around the world. This year, they selected a newlywed couple as caretakers, highlighting both the allure and misconceptions surrounding the island lifestyle, as many initially romanticize the experience.
Alice: Seven years ago, we had nobody to cover the island. We posted on Facebook to find someone for the caretaker role, and interest exploded.
Billy: Initially, many applicants romanticized the idea, believing they would escape to a paradise, but soon realized the challenges of island living.
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