Dublin native Graham Dale has written a book, “The Green Marine: An Irishman’s War in Iraq”, describing the experience that followed his decision to join the US Marine Corp on September 11. At the time, he was 23 years old and had been living in Austin, Texas for about a year, working as an IT… Continue reading Dublin native writes book of Iraqi experiences
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Let diaspora return, says Irish-America
Two pleas from Irish America calling for changes to make it easier for the diaspora to come to Ireland were published in the last week. In the first, Rose Foley of Boston writes in the Irish Times that she has sought for the last eleven years to find a way to work in Ireland –… Continue reading Let diaspora return, says Irish-America
Sport journalist calls for recognition of rugby diaspora
A sportswriter in the Irish Independent has written an interesting article on how Ireland should welcome home our sporting diaspora from Britain. Billy Keane takes the London Irish rugby club as the starting point for his article, “Exile odyssey highlights need to welcome back all those in our extended green family”. He extends his concerns,… Continue reading Sport journalist calls for recognition of rugby diaspora
Member’s Query: Exemption from Irish
We’ve had a query from one of our member groups regarding the exemption from the Irish language. This is an issue that may affect those who are returning to Ireland with school-aged children. The Department of Education has a document outlining who may be exempted and the procedure for granting an exemption. The part that… Continue reading Member’s Query: Exemption from Irish
Study prompts call for global recommendations on use of autopsies
The Irish Independent is reporting that an upcoming study in the Irish Medical Journal will be the first examining the causes of Irish nationals abroad. The study looked at the cases of 20 people who died abroad and were repatriated to Ireland between 1998 and 2004. The news report contains the rather sensationalist claim that… Continue reading Study prompts call for global recommendations on use of autopsies
Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4
A four-part documentary is telling the stories of emigrant chaplains in Britain and the US. Séiplinigh na nImirceach, being aired on TG4 throughout May, tells the story of four members of the Emigrant Chaplaincy Scheme, which was set up in 1957 to serve emigrants in the US and Britain. One of those interviewed is Ean… Continue reading Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4