Before I start I completely get that it can be expensive, the weather is bad and many Irish residents are emigrating for accommodation & opportunities. But....
A very very large proportion of the Irish people seem put on earth specifically to restore visitors faith in human nature. Genuine and warm, great sense of humour
Many women in particular supposedly find Ireland blissfully relaxing, not just because it is a laidback culture but because the general male culture seems to revolve less around making women feel uncomfortable than in other countries.
Some of the countryside and heritage is literally heavenly. Co. Waterford, especially its western extremities eg Dungarvan. Ardmore, Lismore, is an undiscovered gem.
Yes its not cheap but the food can be exceptional.
Most ordinary people seem exceptionally well disposed to foreign visitors and many have relatives abroad.
In rural Ireland you can drive for miles without seeing a car.
The music is brilliant and the people seem enormously invested in live music.
Well, that's my tuppence.