In an open letter to the residents of Australia and America, the island of Arranmore has asked people to consider moving to the remote Irish location.

Arranmore has recently obtained high-speed broadband and argues that its speeds can rival those in an office in New York, Sydney or Melbourne.

“Since the famine first hit Ireland, hundreds of our natives have made their way down under in search of new opportunities,” the letter to the Australian people said.

“Traditional industries such as fishing and farming weren’t enough of a draw to keep young people here any more. It’s been a challenge for people to work here. Until now that is.”

Arranmore Island is now “online and officially open for business”, the letter says.

Fed up of overpacked beaches? On Arranmore you’ll have secluded beaches all to yourself

To the Australians, the people of Arranmore said: “Your commute, no matter where you are, will only ever be five minutes. Swap brown snakes and great white for acres of open (and safe!) space. Fed up of overpacked beaches? On Arranmore you’ll have secluded beaches all to yourself.”

To the Americans, the people of Arranmore said: “You’ll have the best diving in Ireland on your doorstep and seafood to rival the tastiest New England chowder. There are fewer people here than would fit in a couple of Amtrak carriages, but enough musicians and good Irish whiskey to keep the party going well into the night.”

So, if you’re tempted to up sticks and move to the north west coast, contact the Arranmore community group.

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