A Cork monument honouring Irish emigrants isn’t getting enough attention, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. The newspaper reports that city councillors are concerned that the monument, which was launched in September, needs more promotion. The Listening Post monument on Penrose Quay is comprised of four stainless steel posts, which play recordings of interviews… Continue reading Emigrant monument needs promotion, say city officials
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New moves on free travel for older emigrants?
Older emigrants living in Britain may soon be getting access to free travel in Ireland, according to a report in the Irish Post. The newspaper reports that leading politicians have promised that the issue is being prioritised to be addressed when the Irish Government reconvenes after the summer holidays. Emigrant advocates have been campaigning on… Continue reading New moves on free travel for older emigrants?
Newfoundland-Irish festival celebrates links
Links between Newfoundland and Ireland were celebrated in Wexford recently, with the third annual festival organised by the Waterford Estuary-Newfoundland Festival of the Sea Committee. The festival alternates every year between Ireland and Newfoundland. A delegation from Newfoundland visited for a series of events held in Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. These included workshops aimed at enhancing… Continue reading Newfoundland-Irish festival celebrates links
Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Irish tradespeople are moving to Australia and New Zealand in increasing numbers, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. Migration.ie spokesperson Edwina Shanahan says that about 4,000 Irish people moved to Australia and New Zealand in 2006. “There has been a steady overall increase, but particularly among tradespeople. For most, the main reason for moving… Continue reading Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Returning Irish being refused benefits
The issue of emigrants are being refused benefits under the Habitual Residence Condition needs to be addressed says Éan member agency Emigrant Advice in today’s Irish Times. The paper reports that Brian Flynn, director of the Social Welfare Appeals Office, “said appeals officers were concerned at ‘the deteriorating standards of decision-making and poor quality of file presentation’ by… Continue reading Returning Irish being refused benefits
Irish undocumented speak of frustrated hopes
The Sunday Business Post carries an article on the failure of the US immigration reform efforts. The article, by Susan Mitchell, interviews several undocumented Irish immigrants, who described the pain of being unable to return home for visits. Read the article.