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10 Irish people abroad to envy on Instagram

The grass is always greener…

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FOLLOW, SCROLL AND dream of far flung places…

@conormcdphoto

Irish photographer Conor McDonnell doesn’t live abroad per se, but travels so much that he might as well.

He’s gone from being an amateur photography enthusiast to snapping the likes of pals Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris and Laura Whitmore.

South America Crew up Jesus Mountain Source: conormcdphoto

Instagram photo by Conor McDonnell * May 18, 2015 at 11:07pm UTC Source: conormcdphoto

Oh and he took the most liked Instagram photo ever, at Kim and Kanye’s wedding.

A year ago today Kim posted my photo. It's still the most liked photo ever on Instagram a year later. Mental Source: conormcdphoto

Follow him here.

@marieclaire3487

Marie Claire O’Reilly is an air steward with Emirates, snapping her way around the world.

My favourite part of my job other than the travelling is the kids onboard! 7hours with this little guy on his first flight made my day!! Source: marieclaire3487

I can't get #HomeToVote today so I'm asking you to #BeMyYes !! Get out, vote & bring other people & future generations happiness!!! Isn't that a great way to start your weekend!?! #MarRef #VoteYES #YourYESMatters ❤️ Source: marieclaire3487

@ruthoneill

Ruth O’Neill was ‘made in Ireland’ but lives in LA, working as a reporter for E! News in LA. Not bad!

Happy birthday beautiful @lindseyjoy09! Source: ruthoneill

Source: ruthoneill

Follow her here.

@daxon

Allan Dixon won Australia’s Best Job In The World Compeition in 2013 and has been making the most of it ever since.

His latest jaunt is taking him around Canada, Dubai, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Istanbul. Phew.

Face to face. That's a super rare teeth grinning adorable Quokka on the left... (yes the left) and some guy with his mouth open on the right. Source: daxon

Follow him here.

@nycfiona

Irish girl Fiona Byrne has been living in New York for several years now, where she writes for teen Vogue and hangs out with people like Jon Hamm and Zachary Quinto.

Grand Central Selfie Source: nycfiona

#TBT Sterling Cooper Draper Price holiday party Source: nycfiona

You can never separate an Irish woman from her crisp sandwiches though.

The most Irish thing you can eat: a crisp sandwich Source: nycfiona

Follow her here.

@gastrogays

Irish guys Russell and Patrick run a food, travel and photography blog in London.

Our 200th post! Source: gastrogays

Both work in the media and their Instagram account is best avoided if you’re feeling hungry.

Thank you @shakeshackuk for giving us LIFE again Source: gastrogays

Pink beef fillet with filled gnocchi and shallot purée. melt in the mouth! thrilled to taste Irish Head Chef Anna Haugh's dishes - finally! @londonhousesw11 Source: gastrogays

Follow them here.

@RichardToner

Irish guy who’s lived in Jakarta, Singapore and most recently Bangkok over the past few years, with occasional travels to Canada, Ireland and beyond. A refreshing look at life in a strange city.

Bangkok Source: richardtoner

Dinner. #china Source: richardtoner

Follow him here.

@SorchaBannon

An Irish actor living in London, Sorcha’s Instgram feed is a mix of candid shots and arty delights.

Just got off the phone to Bridie the birthday babe! Sure I'll have to live until I'm 200 so I can keep my prayers going for you. Ahaha! Happy birthday to the most incredible human I know, 96 today. You are amazing! Source: sorchabannon

A PRIVATE ACT IN A *PUBLIC PLACE. Source: sorchabannon

Follow her here.

@EimearVarianBarry

Living in Surrey in the UK, Eimear is a stylist, vlogger and a mam who’s done her fair share of travelling.

Follow for fashion, photography and baby Saoirse.

Singing into my make up Source: eimearvarianbarry

So dreams DO come true. Source: eimearvarianbarry

Follow her here.

@cfassnidge

An Irish chef who’s made it big as a TV star in Australia. He’s friends with INXS and is renowned as a harsh judge on My Kitchen Rules. His new telly project is called My Ireland.

I think that's a yes ...... Source: cfassnidge

Instagram photo by Colin fassnidge * May 22, 2015 at 12:25am UTC Source: cfassnidge

Follow him here.

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