The Department of Foreign Affairs is working to ensure Irish citizens in Gaza can depart safely from the bombarded region. The Irish Times is reporting that as many as 40 people with Irish connections are in the territory, and the Irish embassy has been working to secure exits for a number of these. Among them is… Continue reading DFA working to assist Irish in Gaza
Author: Noreen Bowden
Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has highlighted the value of several services provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs to its citizens abroad. In a recent statement on those services, the Minister noted that Irish residents made 8 million trips overseas. He spoke of the assistance offered by the Department, which provides services to… Continue reading Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY
The death of a 72-year-old Irish man in New York has resulted in a new focus on the needs of elderly Irish emigrants in the US. Tony Gallagher, originally from Ballycorrick, Co Mayo had died perhaps as long as a week before his body was found in his Queens apartment. Though some press reports have… Continue reading Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY
36.5 million US residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2007
As it does annually, the US Census Bureau has issued its fact sheet in preparation for the observance of Irish-American Heritage Month. Irish-American Heritage Month takes place every March. In the fact sheet we learn the following statistics: 36.5 million US residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2007; only Germany can claim more descendants in the… Continue reading 36.5 million US residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2007
108-year-old Irish woman dies in SA – 18 years after emigrating
A 108-year-old Irish women who emigrated to South Africa at the age of 90 died there this weekend, according to the Irish Times. Kitty Ball was born in Skerries in 1901 and moved to South Africa to be with her daughter and grandchildren. Mrs Ball had a rich and active life full of travel and… Continue reading 108-year-old Irish woman dies in SA – 18 years after emigrating
Irish government announces additional US funding
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has announced another round of funding for Irish community projects in the US, bringing the 2008 total for Emigrant Support funding to over $5 million. The $2 million in funding announced this week will cover several capital projects: JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Boston ($1,000,000) San Francisco GAA Facilities ($500,000)… Continue reading Irish government announces additional US funding