Retiring To Ireland

I am an Australian citizen wishing to retire to the ROI. (see my surname for one reason why).  As I won't be working the one place I have crossed off my list to move to is Dublin (due to cost).  What are other places that I should investigate?  Somewhere coastal is preferable but not absolute;y necessary.

Check out Dungarvan - it's a great place on the coast.  We moved here in March and love it.  Check out my blog for more details on the town and area around it.  The one about Dungarvan-
My home town is a good one.
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