In his St Patrick’s Day message, Bishop Séamus Hegarty, Bishop of Derry and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Emigrants, has urged the Irish Diaspora to assist those who may be leaving Ireland to escape the economic downturn. Here is the entire text of his comments: Guím beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh uilig. On this,… Continue reading Bishop urges diaspora to welcome newcomers
Author: Noreen Bowden
Taoiseach launches strategic review of Irish-US relations
Taoiseach Brian Cowan has launched a major review of Ireland-US relations entitled “Ireland and America: Challenges and Opportunities in a New Context”. The report was initiated following a visit by the Taoiseach to New York last year. It is the first significant review of diplomatic relations with the United States since the 1930s. The report… Continue reading Taoiseach launches strategic review of Irish-US relations
New Irish-American website launches
The publisher of New York’s Irish Voice newspaper and Irish-America magazine has launched a new website aimed at the diaspora. The New York Times says of the venture, www.IrishCentral.com: “The new site includes genealogy information, top tourist spots in Ireland, breaking news and breaking fluff. Its target audience is the Irish diaspora, which numbers 36.5… Continue reading New Irish-American website launches
News report highlights costs of emigration
The Irish Independent has run a feature story on the costs associated with emigration, highlighting the visa fees and associated costs. It reports, for example, that the General Skilled Migration programme to Australia costs over €5,000 for the visa, for example, while Canada requires that a would-be emigrant show they have at least CA$10,833 (about… Continue reading News report highlights costs of emigration
Radio reports focus on emigrant destinations
RTE reporter Cian McCormack has done a four-part series on the station’s Morning Ireland radio show covering emigration to the US, Australia, Britain and Canada. To listen, visit RTE’s archives: Emigrating to the US in search of work – 3 March Australia still popular with Irish emigrants – 4 March Emigrating to Britain – 5… Continue reading Radio reports focus on emigrant destinations
US-based tech leaders support Irish business
The Irish Technology Leadership group, a San Francisco-based group of technology executives, are eager to lend their support to Ireland’s economy, according to an article in TechCentral.ie. John Hartnett, the group’s chair, told the publication that the Irish abroad can play a key role in dealing with the current economic crisis: “It’s not just an… Continue reading US-based tech leaders support Irish business