A sportswriter in the Irish Independent has written an interesting article on how Ireland should welcome home our sporting diaspora from Britain. Billy Keane takes the London Irish rugby club as the starting point for his article, “Exile odyssey highlights need to welcome back all those in our extended green family”. He extends his concerns,… Continue reading Sport journalist calls for recognition of rugby diaspora
Author: Noreen Bowden
Member’s Query: Exemption from Irish
We’ve had a query from one of our member groups regarding the exemption from the Irish language. This is an issue that may affect those who are returning to Ireland with school-aged children. The Department of Education has a document outlining who may be exempted and the procedure for granting an exemption. The part that… Continue reading Member’s Query: Exemption from Irish
Study prompts call for global recommendations on use of autopsies
The Irish Independent is reporting that an upcoming study in the Irish Medical Journal will be the first examining the causes of Irish nationals abroad. The study looked at the cases of 20 people who died abroad and were repatriated to Ireland between 1998 and 2004. The news report contains the rather sensationalist claim that… Continue reading Study prompts call for global recommendations on use of autopsies
Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4
A four-part documentary is telling the stories of emigrant chaplains in Britain and the US. Séiplinigh na nImirceach, being aired on TG4 throughout May, tells the story of four members of the Emigrant Chaplaincy Scheme, which was set up in 1957 to serve emigrants in the US and Britain. One of those interviewed is Ean… Continue reading Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4
Emigration prominent in Ahern’s speech to Congress
Bertie Ahern spoke movingly of the bond created by past generations of immigrants to the US in his historic speech to the joint session of the US Congress today. Ireland’s immigrant legacy in the US figured prominently in his speech, and he did not leave out a request for the US to resolve the plight… Continue reading Emigration prominent in Ahern’s speech to Congress
Emigrant citizenship and diaspora policy: publications roundup
The relationship between home countries and their diasporas is becoming increasingly the subject of research. A number of articles have been published recently exploring the nature of the relationship, and the way countries are responding to increasing globalisation and the changes that enhanced transport and communications technology have wrought in emigrant experience. World wide webs:… Continue reading Emigrant citizenship and diaspora policy: publications roundup