An entire generation of young people from Gaeltacht (the Irish-speaking area of Ireland) cannot buy a house nor a site in their own area: “There are no houses available to rent, all the houses are up on Airbnb….”
Growing up in Ireland, I have always cherished the sense of community and belonging that comes with living in the Gaeltacht, the Irish-speaking area of our country. However, in recent years, I have noticed a troubling trend that is affecting an entire generation of young people in the Gaeltacht – the inability to buy a house or even find a place to rent in our own area. The reason? The proliferation of Airbnb listings that have taken over the housing market, leaving many of us without a place to call our own.
It is disheartening to see my peers struggle to find a home in the place they grew up in, where their families have lived for generations.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker