Leitrim ranks eighth among top counties for remote work, data reveals

Research commissioned by Virgin Media has revealed Leitrim as the eighth best county for working from home in Ireland.

Over the last four years, the number of people working from home in Ireland has increased from 19.89% to 36.2%, according to the CSO. 

The analysis factored in essential elements such as rent prices, broadband speed, crime rates, air quality, sunlight hours, restaurant availability, and the number of primary schools. These factors play a crucial role in determining the ideal location for remote work living. 

Each data point in the index was individually scored, these scores were then used to calculate the overall index ranking. 

The top ten counties in Ireland are Kerry, Clare, Laois, Roscommon, Donegal, Tipperary, Westmeath, Leitrim, Carlow and Wexford. 

Beyond its breathtaking beauty, Kerry proves to be an ideal destination for remote workers. With rent prices averaging around €1,035 per month, significantly lower than Dublin's average of €2,102 per month, Kerry offers an attractive living option. Moreover, the county ensures seamless remote work experiences with its fast broadband speed, averaging 83.35 Mbps. 

Paul Higgins, VP Commercial at Virgin Media Ireland said: "The increase in numbers working from home gives people greater flexibility in their lives and a more favourable work-life balance. With Virgin Media’s full fibre broadband reaching more and more corners of Ireland, we’re thrilled to be playing our part in helping facilitate our customers work from home all around the country."