You can listen to this podcast of our 2007 Éan Seminar, which took place on 1 December in Dublin’s Temple Bar Hotel. We decided to provide a podcast in order to make the event accessible to our members and any interested people around the world. (The link to the podcast is at the bottom of… Continue reading ÉAN CONFERENCE 2007 part 1
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ÉAN CONFERENCE 2007 part 2
Session 2: Strengthening ties Moderator: Pascal Mooney Patsy McGarry: “The Irish abroad and the media” Philip Orr: “The experience of Irish soldiers abroad” Noreen Bowden: “Political participation: An international perspective” See the accompanying Powerpoint presentation. Discussion time Paula Lally “The emigration of people at risk” See the accompanying Powerpoint presentation. About our speakers: Patsy McGarry… Continue reading ÉAN CONFERENCE 2007 part 2
Broadcasting Bill would require provision for emigrants
The Oireachtas Communications Committee has been holding public hearings over the last two days over the proposed Broadcasting Bill. Of interest to emigrants is the section of the bill that would require RTÉ to provide TV to Irish communities abroad; the legislation allows for the use of license funding for this purpose. The programming would… Continue reading Broadcasting Bill would require provision for emigrants
Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?
Digital Radio Mondiale technology would allow the transmission of RTÉ radio into Britain and through much of Europe. Éan member Enda O’Kane has been working with the research group Irish Overseas Broadcasting as part of his efforts to improve Ireland’s radio links with our emigrants. Enda says: Global coverage short wave has always been plagued… Continue reading Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?