Several programmes in RTE’s fall lineup deal explicitly with emigration. The following will surely be of interest to many people interested in emigration. No doubt some of these will be available on the station’s website at www.rte.ie. The Great Escape – RTÉ One Following the fortunes of four families as they relocate abroad to pursue… Continue reading Emigration a strong theme in RTE’s upcoming programming
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Radio show advises on Australia move
The Last Word programme on Today FM carried a feature today on how to emigrate to Australia. The marketing manager of a business called Migrationabroad.com painted a rosy view of moving to Australia, depicting it as a place with good weather, plentiful jobs, cheap housing and a good work-life balance. A prospective emigrant was also… Continue reading Radio show advises on Australia move
Irish recruits to British army increasing
The number of recruits from the Republic of Ireland joining the British army has doubled in the last year, according to the Belfast Newsletter. The paper says that Irish citizens now make up 10.5% of recruits. The paper features a 23-year-old Kilkenny carpenter who said that he had been getting restless. Although he had been… Continue reading Irish recruits to British army increasing
Milwaukee Irish Fest: August 14-17
The Milwaukee Irish Fest, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture, takes place this month. The festival is taking place from August 14 to 17, and over those four days more than 100 acts will take to the 16 stages. This year’s theme is Galway, and many Galway musicians, including the Saw Doctors,… Continue reading Milwaukee Irish Fest: August 14-17
Priest who forged emigrant links dies
Canon Stephen Ludden, a Castlebar priest who worked to forge strong links between the town and its emigrants, has died at the age of 80. The Mayo News reports that Fr Ludden cultivated links between the Castlebar Associations in London, Birmingham and elsewhere. Johnny Mee, a friend and Castlebar Labour councillor said, “He was a… Continue reading Priest who forged emigrant links dies
Laid-back New Zealand inspires Irish woman to stay
An article on immigrants to New Zealand features the experience of Sam Hill, an Irish woman who says she fell in love with the people and country of New Zealand after travelling there on a whim with a friend. After three months, she realised she had fallen in love with the people and the country… Continue reading Laid-back New Zealand inspires Irish woman to stay