That's according to a new survey of 1,000 people.
Almost a third of people over the age of 55 say they'd like to retire abroad.
In a survey of 1,000, 31% say they'd like to move to a better climate after they finish working.
However 1 in 5 say they're afraid they won't have enough money to fund the type of retirement they want.
Director of GTL Ltd, Life and Pensions in Portlaoise, Emma Lawlor says that while the appeal to move abroad is there, they will usually be drawn home:
Offaly Residents Invited To Solar PV Meitheal Information Evening
The event takes place at the Tullamore Court Hotel on July 22nd.
Healthcare Worker Accused Of Adding Number To Teen’s Phone After Alleged Assault
The trial continues tomorrow.
Emergency Services Attending Serious Collision On Westmeath’s N4
The N4 near Ballinalack is currently closed.
'Right To Be Forgotten' Bill Passes All Stages Of The Oireachtas
Government amendments cut the remission period to five years.
Offaly TD Calls For Improved Irish Rail Services For Commuters In The County
The last service to Tullamore from Dublin departs at 8.30pm.
Six In 10 Midlands Professionals Fear AI Will Impact Or Replace Their Roles
Only 3.6% of Irish firms have used AI to replace a role.
12% Rise In Midlands Direct Provision Numbers
Westmeath is hosting the highest number in the midlands.
Family Carers Ireland Calls For End To Means Testing And Increase In Carer Payments
The charity want to see weekly carer payments increased to €325.
MEPs Vote To Ban Alumina Exports To Russia
The motion does not carry legal force.
Laois Leads Ireland’s Grid Transformation
There's 29 priority projects to meet growing electricity demand.
Midlands Live Register Figures On The Rise
The figure is up 2.7% in the midlands.
US-Iran Tensions Escalate As Trump Defends Fresh Airstrikes
US and Iran exchanged strikes after Hormuz shipping attacks.
10 Appeals Lodged Against €1 Billion Westmeath Data Centre Plans
Westmeath County Council signed off on Red Admiral Ltd’s application last month.
Westmeath Angling Group Calls For More Fishing Platforms Along River Shannon
Councillors believe this will increase tourism.
11 New Jobs In Westmeath
The Pharmacy chain is opening it's second location in the town.
Gardaí Investigating Series Of Westmeath Burglaries
The burglaries happened on the same day.
Laois Principal Welcomes New Rural Housing Rules
New guidelines for one-off rural and Gaeltacht housing are coming into effect.
Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Water Main In Offaly
Works are being done in Birr.
Court Orders RTÉ To Hand Over Unedited Footage Of Laois Nursing Home
The order was made by Judge Emily Egan yesterday.
Sinn Féin Pushes Bill To Begin Planning For Irish Unity
Maria McCormack feels Ireland can learn from the mistakes made following Brexit.
