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Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Emily Barker details three months on remote Irish island
Former Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Emily Barker has moved back to the UK after spending three months on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. The 28-year-old revealed she was making the move back to Ireland at the start of the year, having spent six years here during her time on Dancing with the Stars. The British dancer spent six seasons on the RTÉ dancing competition, winning alongside broadcaster Carl Mullan in her sixth and final season on the show. Former Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Emily Barker has moved back to the UK after spending three months on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. Pic: Emily Barker/ Instagram Having returned to Ireland at the start of the year with her partner Olly, Emily has now provided a social media update admitting that the move 'didn't quite go to plan.' 'Or maybe it was everything it was meant to be AND SO MUCH MORE!' she reasoned. The former dancer explained that she had been quite online for much of 2025 and was now ready to share her experience of living on an island. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emily Barker (@emilybarker123) Emily explained that moving back to Ireland had been their plans for the whole of 2024, due to their love for the country as well as Emily's company and clients being mostly based there. 'We put plans in place, found a gorgeous little cottage in Wexford and put down a deposit, secured tenants for our home here in the UK and began to pack our whole lives into my little fiat 500 (Ollys car broke 2 weeks before the move and had to have a full new gear box… just the start of the twists in this eventful story),' Emily shared. Two weeks ahead of their before, Emily explained that they got an offer 'we just couldn't refuse.' Having returned to Ireland at the start of the year with her partner Olly, Emily has now provided a social media update admitting that the move 'didn't quite go to plan.' Pic: Emily Barker/ Instagram The pair were approached about living and working on a remote island off the Irish coast, and initially ignored the message, but later decided to reply and see what it was all about. 'As we both run remote businesses we thought… What could go wrong!? Just us… 19 wild horses, 2 border collies and Nancy and Ralphy of course,' Emily said. Emily and Olly made the move on January 4, bringing three weeks worth of food shopping to the remote island they were set to call home. Emily and Olly made the move on January 4, bringing three weeks worth of food shopping to the remote island they were set to call home. Pic: Emily Barker/ Instagram Following on with her recollection of the experience, Emily said the first few weeks were 'like no other' with sunsets and sunrises, a private beach and 'all the freedom in the world.' Noting that food shopping was ordered via click and collect every three weeks by boat, Emily joked that 'if you didn't buy your Prosecco in advance… Friday night is going to be pretty boring.' The pair resided on the island during Storm Eowyn, which Emily branded 'mad.' Likening the experience to lockdown, Emily explained that she refrained from sharing her journey online as she wanted to take time away to re-evaluate her journey in life and the next steps. Following on with her recollection of the experience, Emily said the first few weeks were 'like no other' with sunsets and sunrises, a private beach and 'all the freedom in the world.' Pic: Emily Barker/ Instagram Following three 'AMAZING months,' Emily and Olly decided to re-emerge back into society. She said: 'We have since moved back to the UK for some time to debrief and collect our thoughts after the most crazy adventure of our lives. 'Who knows if we will ever move back to Ireland but for now I have the most incredible memories from a three month trip of a lifetime!!' Friends and followers took to the comments, obsessed with Emily's life update, with one person writing: 'Now that's a life changing experience!!' Another added: 'Wow! That sounds like the best experience ever! Fair play to you. Best of luck with the next plan. X.' A third commented: 'The dream!!'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former RTE star opens up on whirlwind move to remote Irish island that ‘didn't quite go to plan'
FORMER Dancing With The Stars pro Emily Barker has opened up on her whirlwind move to a remote Irish island that "didn't quite go to plan". The professional dancer, 28, relocated from the Advertisement 3 Emily has shared an update on her move to Ireland Credit: Instagram 3 The pro dancer lived in Ireland for six years while on Dancing With The Stars Credit: Kyran O'Brien 3 She admitted their move 'didn't quite go to plan' Credit: Instagram Emily took to She began by explaining how their move "didn't quite go to plan" and said she now has a few things she "feels ready to share" with fans and friends. The 28-year-old, who announced her departure from The couple decided they "wanted to move" back to Ireland and had plans in place to settle in a "gorgeous little cottage" in Advertisement READ MORE ON EMILY BARKER They packed their "whole lives" into their car but two weeks before the move they received a job offer they "just couldn't refuse". Emily explained: "A contact we knew sent us an application knowing we were already moving to Ireland and it was for a couple to live and work on a remote island off the coast of Ireland… CRAZY I KNOW! "At first we ignored the message and decided to crack on with our plans for the move, but after a few days I convinced Olly that we should reply and see what it's all about. "We applied, filled out forms, were invited to an interview and on Boxing Day found out we GOT THE JOB!" Advertisement most read in the irish sun Exclusive On January 4, the pair got the ferry from Emily kept the location private but told how the "first few weeks were like no other". RTE star Donncha O'Callaghan shares adorable moment he and family celebrated Carl Mullan's Dancing With The Stars win Describing the area, she said: "Sunsets and sunrises from every angle, a private beach, all the freedom in the world and click and collect food shops to be collected from mainland every 3 weeks by boat." The choreographer admitted they faced some challenges including storm Eowyn, power cuts and the reality of being so remote. Advertisement However, she used the time away from She explained: "It was like lock down all over again, a time to stop and reflect on everything so far." After "three amazing months" living on the "incredible" island, they decided to move back to the UK, "for some time to debrief and collect our thoughts after the most crazy adventure of our lives". 'AMAZING' She added: "Who knows if we will ever move back to Ireland but for now I have the most incredible memories from a 3 month trip of a lifetime! Advertisement "My vision board for 2025 definitely didn't include feeding horses, patrolling around acres of land and driving Gators… but I'm so happy we did it! "Sorry for being so quiet and I will try my best moving forwards to keep updating about life, fitness and any crazy trips I take in the future!" Emily's fans and friends flocked to the comments to share their love and support. Courina said: "Wow! That sounds like the best experience ever! Fair play to you. Best of luck with the next plan." Advertisement Olwyn wrote: "Proud of you girl." Jill gushed: "This is AMAZING. What an adventure!"
