Comment: A changed Ireland is still worth belonging to

A returning expat reflects on the humbled Celtic tiger and why he has moved back with his family.

Doug Keatinge: `I know how lucky I am to have been able to make the choice to come home.'

I am one of the lucky ones. An Irish expat who has been able to return to Ireland in the midst of deep recession, swimming against the depressing stream of talented young people seeking better opportunities overseas.

Over for me are the early mornings watching Ireland play rugby matches on erratic internet connections, the apologies to fellow passengers on long-haul flights for my children's screaming, and the pathetic but genuine excitement on St ...