‘It’s empowering as a single woman to live alone — what’s not to love?’

There has been a cultural shift. Living solo isn’t a fallback, it’s intentional. Single-person households are sprinkled all over Ireland

Gone are the days of needing men to bring bread to the table. Women have their own tables and men must earn a seat at it

“Living alone is a gift,” says comedian Joanne McNally, who made the bold move to buy her own apartment in December 2023. 

For McNally, the decision was more than just about owning property; it was about embracing independence and self-sufficiency. “I wanted to have my own stuff, my own space,” she explains.