On this episode of My Journey Home, we meet Sam Owens, who swapped Atlanta, Georgia — famous for Coke, BBQ, Delta Airlines, and the Olympics — for Monaghan, all in the name of love.
Sam met his wife Ingrid in the U.S., and in 2019, they moved with their two daughters to her hometown of Monaghan. A lifelong passion for special needs education led Sam to excel as a teacher back in Georgia, and he’s continued that dedication here in Ireland at Holy Family National School in Cootehill. Though it took time to navigate the requirements to become an SNA in Monaghan, he’s found his place — thanks in large part to the warm, supportive local community.
Listen to his story on My Journey Home, hosted by Vanda Brady on Shannonside