One in five university students surveyed are planning on emigrating to find work, according to a poll taken by University College Cork’s student union in conjunction with Senator Alan Kelly of the Labour Party. The survey interviewed 339 students at UCC, Cork Institute of Technology, University of Limerick and the Limerick Institute of Technology. The… Continue reading 20% of grads may emigrate for work: study
Author: Noreen Bowden
Will Australian rugby suffer from enhanced Irish citizenship rules?
Australian rugby fans may be living in fear of a suggestion by Taoiseach Brian Cowen that Ireland may soon allow people with an Irish great-grandparent easier access to citizenship – at least that’s what “The Australian” newspaper suggests. The newspaper points out that Australian and New Zealand clubs have been suffering from player drain to… Continue reading Will Australian rugby suffer from enhanced Irish citizenship rules?
Diaspora a reason to rejoin the Commonwealth?
A new group urging that Ireland rejoin the Commonwealth has invoked the Irish diaspora in support of the idea. In a letter that appeared in the Irish Times, the backers of “Ireland and the Commonwealth” said, Members of the Commonwealth share a common heritage and history, including an Irish diaspora of some 20 million people… Continue reading Diaspora a reason to rejoin the Commonwealth?
Emigrated between 1975 and 1995? Researcher seeks you
I’ve had a request from a graduate student seeking information from Irish people who emigrated to the US between 1975 and 1995. Here is the information: Survey for Irish emigrants to the United States between 1975 and 1995 Thank you for taking the time to do this survey; it will be an invaluable source for… Continue reading Emigrated between 1975 and 1995? Researcher seeks you
ILIR to hold series of meetings
The New York-based Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform will be holding a series of meetings after a period of reorganisation. They report they will hold the first meeting in Boston at the Irish Cultural Centre in Boston on April 6 at 7:30 pm. Speakers will include Bruce Morison, ILIR chair Bart Murphy, vice-chair Ciaran Staunton… Continue reading ILIR to hold series of meetings
Film highlights Irish immigration to English town
Two filmmakers in South Tyneside, England, have made a documentary about the impact of immigration into the town of Jarrow. Director Gary Wilkinson and playwright Tom Kelly created “Little Ireland” using archive material, photographs and interviews with descendants of Irish immigrants. The 40-minute film has been an instant success at home, selling out two screenings… Continue reading Film highlights Irish immigration to English town