A government will pay people cash grants of £68,700 each to live on rural and isolated islands - but there's a catch.
Ireland wants to boost the population in offshore communities and has launched its "Our Living Islands" scheme to do so.
It has identified 23 islands - all of which are not connected to the mainland via bridges or low tides - where the government will essentially pay people to reside.
But the generous €80,000 (£68,600 approximately) grant must be used to restore buildings on the land, such as by working on insulation, structural improvements and redecoration.
The scheme comes into effect on July 1 and, to meet the criteria, prospective residents need to purchase and own a property on one of the islands. The building must have been constructed before 1993 and have been vacant for a minimum of two years.
"The aim of this policy is to ensure that sustainable, vibrant communities can continue to live - and thrive - on the offshore islands for many years to come,” the Irish government said.
A similar scheme already exists on the mainland, but the sums offered for doing up a house on one of Ireland’s islands are higher to cover the increased costs, which come with less developed infrastructure.
If you fancy having a go at an isolated life on a wild island, applications will be available from July 1. The islands’ local authorities differ slightly in their eligibility policies so find out more on the “Our Living Islands” website.
The remote escapes you could choose from include Arranmore off the coast of county Donegal, with sweeps of golden sands and craggy cliffs, or Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo, a hiker’s paradise with a resident population of just 160.
