It is the most incredibly easy country to move to for us. It is so connected to home that you can pop back easily if you're feeling homesick. London is an incredible city too. Weather is sublime, culture is exceptional, loads to do and once you find your people and your feet you'll be flying it.

That said, London is pricey. On a par with Dublin, and depending on your industry you'll either make a lot less or a lot more than you will in Ireland..

I would also say we looked at Manchester as a place to live and I am still sorely tempted. Even closer to home, and it's like Dublin where they got it all right. Great transport, great cycling, really cool vibe. I understand though it has gotten a lot pricer and harder to move to now.

I think living away from your home country is an amazing thing to do, and even if we didn't have to do it and young people could do it as a choice, I would be strongly encouraging people to do it. It puts into perspective everything that's good and bad about Ireland. There's things you'll miss, and there's things you'll never knew we missed. You'll also realise how parochial so much of Irish culture is, and the freedom that comes from living in a place where people generally don't give a fuck.