Northern Ireland’s diaspora can play a pivotal role in rebranding Northern Ireland as a “software destination”, says David Kirk, a Belfast-born executive in Silicon Valley. Writing a call to action in today’s Belfast Telegraph, Kirk says it’s time to make a bold transformation to capitalise on the great talent and passion among entrepreneurs, technologists and… Continue reading Silicon Valley entrepreneur urges diaspora to transform NI tech sector
Author: Noreen Bowden
Article traces transformation of Setanta from ethnic niche to global competitors
Broadcasting company Setanta’s rise from a niche broadcaster focused on providing Irish sports to an expat audience to a major competitor in the global sports broadcasting arena is outlined in a report on the BBC today. Setanta is attracting attention because it is floundering financially and may be forced into administration. Business reporter Bill Wilson… Continue reading Article traces transformation of Setanta from ethnic niche to global competitors
“I never thought I’d have to leave”, says 23-year-old London-based emigrant
A quick, disturbing vignette excerpted from Olivia O’Leary’s “Viewpoint” article on the BBC website. For James Mooney, 23, and his generation, the crash is particularly galling. While Mr Mooney was studying to be a surveyor, his lecturer told them they would all be millionaires by the time they were 35, such was the construction and… Continue reading “I never thought I’d have to leave”, says 23-year-old London-based emigrant
Photographer explores Irish-American loss, landscape
An Irish-American artist’s exploration of her family’s emigrant heritage is on display at the Indiana State Museum’s “Making it in the Midwest” exhibition. Cynthia Dell’s project, called “Migrations”, features transparencies of old family photographs juxtaposed against a backdrop of the landscape of her ancestral home. Several of the photos are available on her website. The… Continue reading Photographer explores Irish-American loss, landscape
Israel as a node-state: redefining the diaspora relationship
Israel can be conceptualised as a ‘node-state’ at the centre of a diasporic network, according to an article on Haaretz.com. Ariel Beery notes that Israel differs from the typical nation state, in which a government brings together a variety of ethnic groups living within its borders: The State of Israel, in this way, was doubly… Continue reading Israel as a node-state: redefining the diaspora relationship
European group calls for EU Commissioner for European expats
Europeans Throughout the World has released a set of recommendations aimed at giving recognition and support to European citizens living outside their countries of origin. The recommendations, decided at the group’s 25th anniversary meeting in Stockholm this month (which I attended as an associate member on behalf of Ireland), concern such issues as the recognition… Continue reading European group calls for EU Commissioner for European expats