The Irish Times has carried a letter from Éan on the issue of RTÉ’s medium-wave shutdown. Here is the text: Madam, – Your report on the launch of RTÉ’s upcoming television documentary series, “The Importance of Being Irish”, is not without irony. As RTÉ television celebrates the diaspora, RTÉ radio is turning its back on… Continue reading Irish Times carries letter from Éan
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Website collects Irish-American stories
The stories of Irish-Americans are being collected online in an innovative project set up by a Dublin man who formerly lived in New York. Brian Reynolds says he set up Irishamericanstoryproject.com to preserve the experiences of the last 150 years of Irish emigration to America. He told the Irish Voice that it was when he… Continue reading Website collects Irish-American stories
Medium-wave shutdown is a step backward
Ean has released the following statement on RTE’s medium-wave shutdown. Statement on RTE’s intended shutdown of medium wave Éan – the Emigrant Advice Network Éan is an organization that represents the interests of the Irish abroad; we are a network comprised of those working with emigrants, as well as academics and interested individuals.… Continue reading Medium-wave shutdown is a step backward
State checking on pensioners abroad
The Department of Social and Family Affairs is contacting 8,000 pensioners abroad to ensure they are still alive, the Irish Times reports today. There are 35,000 people living outside of Ireland who receive the contributory pension, according to the paper; the contributory pension is made to eligible people 66 or over who have paid social… Continue reading State checking on pensioners abroad
Latest Ean newsletter published
The latest edition of the Ean newsletter was published last week. In this issue, we look at RTE’s imminent medium wave shutdown, issues facing adoptive parents who are resident abroad, emigrant political participation, plus the usual roundup of events and news. Read the newsletter. See the archive in our publications section.
Around Europe with RTE medium wave: listener feedback
The following comments are among those Ean has received regarding medium wave reception in the UK and Europe. RTE’s Radio 1 is available throughout the UK and as far away as Belgium. Sincere thanks for sending me the latest news on the proposed withdrawal by RTE of the medium wave radio service which is still… Continue reading Around Europe with RTE medium wave: listener feedback