Ireland's expats reflect on Christmas at home and abroad

For many, this was an effort to improve their job prospects. Others merely wanted the thrill of adventure. Regardless of their reasons for leaving, research suggests most would like to return home for Christmas. Only half will actually be able to.
One person who will be spending the holiday season on foreign soil is 29-year- old
. A qualified doctor, Eoghan moved to a place called Whangarei in New Zealand earlier this year.