A Mayo county councillor intends to rectify the “long-standing injustice” done to Manchester-born Noel and Liam Gallagher – also known as Oasis. Michelle Mulherin of Fine Gael is tabling a motion at this month’s meeting of Mayo County Council to honour the brothers, whose mother came from Charlestown. They are frequent visitors to the town,… Continue reading Recognise Oasis’s Irish links, says Mayo county councillor
Author: Noreen Bowden
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Where can job seekers go now? asks Indo
As talk of emigration rises, the question of where Irish people can go to find work is of increasing relevance. An article in this weekend’s Irish Independent suggests any move should be made with caution. The newspaper notes that economic forecasts for traditional emigrant destinations are bleak, and with increasing mobility of other nationalities, Irish… Continue reading Where can job seekers go now? asks Indo
Midlands-Argentine project launches GAA programme
Hundreds of Argentine children will learn Gaelic games this February in a seven-day programme at the Hurling Club in Buenos Aires, thanks to an initiative originating out the Midlands. The move is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at refreshing Ireland’s links with its fifth-largest diaspora community. The inaugural GAA hurling and Gaelic… Continue reading Midlands-Argentine project launches GAA programme
No escape from recession, says college student
There’s no escape from the recession, writes a Dublin City University student in “The College View”, a campus publication. Sabrina Ryan notes that, “Emigration has been a dominant factor in Irish society over the past four centuries for many reasons including famine, job opportunity and more recently for the experience.“ That may be changing, she… Continue reading No escape from recession, says college student
Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays
Car rental companies have once again come under criticism for doubling and trebling their rates over the Christmas holidays, in a move that disproportionately affects emigrants returning home to visit relations. The Irish Independent reports that most firms are at least doubling their early December rates for Christmas week. The largest hikes are for small… Continue reading Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays