The emigrant-themed film Kings has dominated the nomination for the Irish Film and Television Awards. The film, which tells its story mostly through Irish, depicts the troubled lives of a group of Irish emigrants who left Galway for London in the 1970s. It received 14 nominations, including the categories of best Irish film, best actor… Continue reading Emigrant film dominates Irish awards
Category: Britain
New moves on free travel for older emigrants?
Older emigrants living in Britain may soon be getting access to free travel in Ireland, according to a report in the Irish Post. The newspaper reports that leading politicians have promised that the issue is being prioritised to be addressed when the Irish Government reconvenes after the summer holidays. Emigrant advocates have been campaigning on… Continue reading New moves on free travel for older emigrants?
Tipp man to become Tube’s most familiar face
A man who emigrated from Tipperary in 1962 will have his portrait on the cover of the London Tube map. John Hough left his home near Borrisokane at the age of 19, in response to an ad from London Transport. He took up work with the company and has been there ever since; he worked… Continue reading Tipp man to become Tube’s most familiar face
Cannes features Irish migrants on film
A story of Irish immigrants in Kilburn will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival. “Kings” was adapted from Jimmy Murphy’s play “The Kings of the Kilburn High Road” by Irish filmmaker Tom Collins. The film tells the tale of six men who move to London for work in the 1970s; they are reunited for… Continue reading Cannes features Irish migrants on film
Self-proclaimed "plastic Paddy" weighs in on rugby controversy
The Irish Times carries a letter today regarding the rugby match between England and Ireland this evening at Croke Park. Much has been made over the controversial matter of “God Save the Queen” at the stadium, which was the scene of a massacre of 14 innocent people by British paramilitaries in 1920. Dr Richard Lanigan… Continue reading Self-proclaimed "plastic Paddy" weighs in on rugby controversy
Leeds report highlights needs of homeless
The Leeds Irish Health and Homes group has recently published a report on homeless Irish people called “Gan Dideanâ€? (“Without a Place to Stayâ€?). The report highlights the importance of cultural awareness in service provision and makes a number of recommendations. These include: – Consultation with Irish organisations in the planning stages of initiatives to… Continue reading Leeds report highlights needs of homeless