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The Returners Series | Claire Halliday

From the Pacific Coast to Ormeau Baths

Don’t miss the next episode of Returners Series with Claire Halliday. Growing up in Dundonald, Claire moved abroad at age 23. Growing up in a very tight knit family, she loved Northern Ireland so much that she never though she’d actually leave. She spent time in Canada and California before making the decision to move back home for family – something she doesn’t regret at all!

When I was away, I always said I was a square peg in a round hole and coming back home I never thought I’d feel that way, but I did for a while, but I chose to look at it as an opportunity instead of a challenge. There’s a reason why, when we go into the world that people want to be around us. We’re good people who want to see the best in people!

Claire Halliday

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