Ireland’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Retirement Hotspots
From drag brunches in Galway to seaside strolls in Wexford, we’re serving up Ireland’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Retirement Hotspots—ranked by affordability, community, and those oh-so-important queer perks. 🇮🇪✨
This isn’t just a travel fantasy; it’s the gay retiree’s cheat sheet to stretching your pot of gold without sacrificing charm, safety, or a dash of fabulousness. Whether you want artsy coastal vibes, Dublin-adjacent nightlife without Dublin’s rainbow-rent, or a laid-back West Cork foodie scene, we’ve got the tea. And yes, we’re weighing cost of living more than clubbing, because at this stage, your bank account deserves as much love as your social calendar.
Grab a Guinness, pull up your wellies, and let’s find your Irish happily-ever-after (rainy days included).
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The five most fabulous, affordable Irish towns for LGBTQ+ retirees
- Which places are safe & welcoming vs. which will make you cry into your pint
- Why affordability beats nightlife when you’re living your best retired life
- The queer perks you didn’t know you needed: opera festivals, cliff walks & swimming pride parades
- Why Dublin & Cork didn’t make the cut (don’t @ us, it’s about your wallet)
💡 Takeaways:
- Limerick – Affordable, low-key, with a Pride swim parade. Queer Money Retirement Rating: 7.5/10.
- Clonakilty – Coastal, cultural, and community-driven. 8/10.
- Wexford – Artsy, beachy, ferry to Europe. 8/10.
- Howth – Sea cliffs, seafood, & Dublin access without the rainbow rent. 9/10.
- Greater Galway Bay – Drag brunches, vibrant queer scene, airport nearby. 9.5/10.
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