A well-known Hollywood pair has seen their aspirations to reside in the Republic of Ireland thwarted upon discovering they cannot relocate there indefinitely.
At 60 years old, Sarah Jessica Parker and her spouse Matthew Broderick, who is 63,
got married in 1997
– The actor from “Ferris Bueller” Matthew has Irish roots on his paternal side.
The couple
own a vacation house in Kilcar
, located in a charming coastal hamlet positioned only a short distance from the northwest town of Donegal.
Sarah and Matthew had evidently planned to relocate there following many summers and Christmases spent on the western Irish coastline.
Nevertheless, the couple has unfortunately found out that they won’t achieve their ideal relocation because they do not meet the criteria for obtaining permanent residency in Ireland.
When discussing her collaboration with Rosie O’Donnell – whose father was Irish and who has recently relocated to Ireland – Sarah mentioned that she doesn’t share the same circumstances as the 63-year-old TV host.
‘[Me and Rosie] do not share the same circumstances,’ she stated to an Irish publication.
the Sunday Independent
acknowledging that their aspirations of crossing the Atlantic hadn’t materialized.
‘We genuinely feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the country frequently. The scheduling of both our children’s schooling and our work commitments has enabled us to spend quite a bit of time in Ireland.’
‘We have abandoned the notion of becoming Irish citizens. However, this does not impact our affection for the nation or the memories we cherish from our time there.’
Rosie relocated to Ireland at the beginning of 2025 along with her 12-year-old son, Clay, following Donald Trump’s reelection as President of the United States.
Speaking to
Variety
She stated: “Not for a single moment since arriving here have I questioned my decision. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and accepting, and their perspective on celebrities differs from what we’re used to.”
‘People interact with each other in a genuine and warm manner. Each time I visit the pharmacy, I feel connected, as the pharmacist engages in conversation. Has anyone here ever had a chat with their pharmacist at CVS?’
Although Sarah and Matthew have enjoyed numerous trips to Ireland together,Matthew visited the country frequently during his childhood summers.
In 2015, the Sex and the City star revealed
The Irish Independent
Ireland feels like home to the couple when they get away from their West Village residence in New York City.
‘It often seems like this place belongs exclusively to us, almost naively so, offering a sense of privacy. The moments spent here carry an element of straightforwardness, and the individuals you encounter are truly delightful.’
‘Right now, it sort of feels like home in a certain sense. We’d love to relocate to Ireland. Bring our kids, enroll them in school there, enjoy tea daily, and have a real fry-up.’
The couple shared that their three offspring—James, who is 22 years old, along with twins Marion and Tabitha, aged 15—have frequently expressed a desire to go back to Ireland when they are based in the United States.
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