An Irishman in Spain: ‘Salaries are much lower here, but my mental health is far better’

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An Irishman in Spain: ‘Salaries are much lower here, but my mental health is far better’
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Co Kildare man is enjoying life in Torrevieja, where feeling the sun on his face every morning makes him feel alive

A and, growing up, I never really saw myself leaving Ireland, until my parents left and I began to realise that there could be something better out there for me.

So I took the plunge and picked up work here and there before working for a healthcare company in the Costa Blanca area. So I’m the person who meets patients when they land at Alicante airport and I take them to their appointments, or physio sessions – and, when there’s time, I will take patients and family members into Alicante to go shopping. And I ensure all the paperwork needed for patients using the EU directive is supplied.

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