Former US congressman Bruce Morrison has praised Taoiseach Brian Cowan’s commitment to and understanding of undocumented immigrants in the US. He went so far as to say, “I’m very heartened by his analysis, which I think is spot on.” Mr Morrison, a hero to many in the Irish-American community because of his work in securing… Continue reading Morrison praises commitment of Taoiseach to undocumented
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“Evidence of Irish diaspora everywhere” in Montserrat, says journalist
There’s a brief but interesting description of Montserrat, sometimes known as “the Emerald Isle of the Carribbeanâ€? in an extract of “More Thrills than Skills: A Half-life in Journalismâ€?, the memoirs of Scottish war correspondent Paul Harris. The extract is appearing on allmediascotland.com. In 1632, the English governor, Sir Thomas Warner, ordered the tiresome dissident… Continue reading “Evidence of Irish diaspora everywhere” in Montserrat, says journalist
Irish-American family’s return to Ireland focus of RTE kids’ show
RTE has commissioned a new interactive children’s series that will focus on the life of an Irish-American teenager who moves to Ireland with her family. “Aisling’s Diary” will be aired on weekdays on RTE 2, and will also be available online. According to a report on the IFTN website, Aisling is an Irish-dancing obsessed teen… Continue reading Irish-American family’s return to Ireland focus of RTE kids’ show
Matchmaker carries on Irish tradition in Chicago
A Chicago newspaper has reported on an age-old Irish tradition that’s crossed the water: matchmaking. Maureen O’Looney, an 86-year-old owner of an Irish import shop who emigrated in 1953, has two marriages to her credit. She practices the fine art of matchmaking every year at Chicago’s Hooley Happy Hour at the Irish-American Heritage Center. The… Continue reading Matchmaker carries on Irish tradition in Chicago
Taoiseach visits US: focus on economy, community
Brian Cowan is making his first visit to the US since becoming Taoiseach in May. The focus of this three-day visit will be heavily economic; he will visit the New York Stock Exchange and address a Wall Street dinner, as well as meeting with the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal. He will meet… Continue reading Taoiseach visits US: focus on economy, community
RTE news features intending emigrants
The buzz about a projected increase in emigration is continuing, along with talk of an impending recession. An RTE reporter met people considering packing their bags yesterday – those interviewed included both Irish-born people and returning emigrants from other countries. England, Denmark and Sweden were among the destination countries named, while a Polish person said… Continue reading RTE news features intending emigrants