Today’s Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times offers a fresh take on the utility of an Irish passport, with Tom Clonan’s surprising story of what happens when an Irishman, a Saudi, an Iranian and an American go for a walk on a bustling day in Istanbul. Read the story on the Irish Times website.
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“I Only Came Over for a Couple of Years” records experience of London Irish
Yet another oral history project detailing the experience of elderly Irish emigrants has come to your correspondent’s attention. “I Only Came Over for a Couple of Years”, a documentary that was completed in 2005, is now available on DVD from the Irish Studies Centre of London Metropolitan University. The film is a collection of interviews… Continue reading “I Only Came Over for a Couple of Years” records experience of London Irish
Ireland’s Hidden Diaspora examines abortion trail
“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
NY GAA not benefitting from Ireland’s downturn
The Irish Times takes a look at the New York GAA scene in the context of Ireland’s falling economy, as Mayo prepares to make the trip to play New York in the opening round of the Connacht championship. The article notes: It used to be an economic downturn in Ireland was at least good for… Continue reading NY GAA not benefitting from Ireland’s downturn
Recruiters warn of brain drain
Brain drain will spread across the economy in the next few years, according to recruitment experts interviewed in the Irish Independent. A recruiter with Merc Partners claims that caps on banker remuneration may “lead to a brain drain of bank executives. The cap also makes it very difficult to attract talent from outside Ireland.” A… Continue reading Recruiters warn of brain drain
Armenia looks to Ireland as model for diaspora connection
Ireland has been cited as a major influence in the development of Armenia’s relationship with its diaspora, in an article in the Wall Street Journal. Armenia is running a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing its relationship with the diaspora. The Wall Street Journal reports, “In October, Armenia set up a Ministry of Diaspora modeled… Continue reading Armenia looks to Ireland as model for diaspora connection