Children and Irish return migration form the subject of a new research project being conducted in the Department of Geography, University College Cork, by researcher Dr. Caitríona Ní Laoire. The project focuses on the experiences of children and young people who have moved to Ireland in recent years with their return migrant parent(s). Previous research… Continue reading Calling returning emigrant children
Author: Noreen Bowden
Emigrant perceptions featured on radio programme
Radio presenter Ryan Tubridy recently focused on emigrants’ perceptions of Ireland in his daily morning radio show. Reflecting Ireland’s emerging status as an immigrant nation, Tubridy referred to the Irish emigrant as “that most rare of creatures”. He spoke to Paris-based journalist Greg Delaney, London writer Joe Ambrose, and New York journalist Niall Stanage. The… Continue reading Emigrant perceptions featured on radio programme
Irish lawyers heading Down Under
Irish lawyers who are losing their jobs at home are looking for jobs in Australia, according to The Australian newspaper. The report is one more indicator that the recession has hit at all sectors of society. Australian recruiters are reporting that both Irish lawyers and Australian-trained lawyers working in Ireland have been contacting them for… Continue reading Irish lawyers heading Down Under