“Ireland’s Hidden Diaspora: The ‘abortion trail’ and the making of a London-Irish Underground, 1980-2000” by Ann Rossiter tells the story of the London-Irish women who have supported many of the Irish women who have travelled to Britain for abortions. The book, which was launched in Dublin on Wednesday by Senator Ivana Bacik, is an oral… Continue reading Ireland’s Hidden Diaspora examines abortion trail
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Depression among emigrants rooted in Ireland, say researchers
The origins of depression among many Irish emigrants in Britain are located in Ireland or in difficult life circumstances, rather than the experience of migration, according to recently published research. The researchers behind “Explanations of depression among Irish migrants in Britain” said they had hypothesised that the explanations for psychological distress may have been related… Continue reading Depression among emigrants rooted in Ireland, say researchers
VHI targets Irish in US with health plan
Health insurers VHI are marketing a plan to Irish people working in the US. The plan, Global, is designed for Irish expats who are working abroad for six months or more and who intend to reside in Ireland in the future. The plan covers emergency and elective medical treatment in the US, paying medical bills… Continue reading VHI targets Irish in US with health plan