The Dunbrody Visitor Centre will be transformed into a new national emigration history centre, thanks to a 1.88 million-euro grant under the National Development Programme. The New Ross Standard is reporting that the funding, provided by the Department for Arts, Sport and Tourism, will be used for the provision of additional exhibits and functions, including:… Continue reading Dunbrody ship to become centre for emigration history
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Gov awards $1.5 million to US groups
The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced its funding for sixteen emigrant service organisations in the US, totalling $1.5 million (1.03 million euro). Since the establishment of the Irish Abroad Unit in 2004, the Department of Foreign Affairs has allocated more than USD8 million to the Irish Community Centres and Organisations in the United States.… Continue reading Gov awards $1.5 million to US groups
Government gives $1.3 million to US groups
Grants of nearly $1.3 million for US Irish organisations were announced yesterday by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern. The money will go to 13 groups that are engaged in the provision of support, information and advisory services. The Minister said: “I am delighted to allocate increased funding, again this year, to the Irish immigration centres… Continue reading Government gives $1.3 million to US groups
Golf tournament to benefit Irish in Britain
A major golf tournament in Ireland next year will benefit elderly Irish in Britain. The Safe Start Agency is joining with the Union of Irish Golf Societies and the Irish Post newspaper for a tournament that will involve 250 teams playing a championship course in each of the four provinces. Monies raised will go toward… Continue reading Golf tournament to benefit Irish in Britain
Australian groups awarded grants
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has announced over €100,000 in grants to several groups in Australia. The money is going to three Irish welfare centres and to Melbourne Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Minister said: The Welfare Centres in Sydney and Melbourne are now taking on staff to develop their services. I am delighted to… Continue reading Australian groups awarded grants
Department of Foreign Affairs announces additional funding
Minister for Foreign Affairs announced on December 28 that the Government would give an additional €2 million to help emigrants. Of that funding, €1.6 million will go to nine Irish organisations in Britain to develop facilities for local communities. Mr Ahern said, “My particular priority has been to ensure that this additional support is targeted… Continue reading Department of Foreign Affairs announces additional funding