The Boston Globe has run a two-part series of articles focusing on the experiences of the Irish in Boston. By Kevin Cullen, the series opens with a description of a new version of the “American Wake” – a goodbye held in Quincy pub for an undocumented couple as they prepare to head home for Ireland,… Continue reading Boston Globe articles highlight changing migration patterns
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President McAleese pays tribute to emigrant heritage in speech to British Council
President Mary McAleese has paid tribute to Ireland’s emigrants and immigrants in a speech to the British Council, entitled “The Changing Faces of Ireland – Migration and Multiculturalism”. In her speech she noted the contribution of Ireland’s emigrants, from the past through to today: The Irish know better than many other races how valuable the… Continue reading President McAleese pays tribute to emigrant heritage in speech to British Council
Éan chair visits Washington
Fr Alan Hilliard, Director of the Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants (IECE) and the chair of Éan’s board, attended yesterday’s rally in Washington DC. The rally brought Irish immigrants living in the US together to lobby politicians for comprehensive immigration reform. “Today’s rally is an example of people taking responsibility for their own futures, and… Continue reading Éan chair visits Washington
Returning emigrant finds Irish peculiar
Today’s Irish Times Health Supplement takes a look at a returned emigrant who, recently diagnosed with cancer, is seeking to set up a centre for people who are looking to cope with a “life challenge”. While the focus of the article is on business consultant Joseph Daly’s fight against his ailment and intentions to set… Continue reading Returning emigrant finds Irish peculiar
Justice for Immigrants newsletter
The Justice for Immigrants campaign, a Catholic church group advocating US immigration reform, has published its December newsletter. This issue gives an update of the campaign and the effect of the US elections, giving tips for legislative advocacy. The newsletter profiles the National Council of Catholic Women in its “Participating Organisations Showcase”, and highlights the… Continue reading Justice for Immigrants newsletter
Irish Times profiles Irish in Turkey
The Irish Times profiles the Irish in Turkey today, coinciding with the first day of the Pope’s visit to that country. Journalist Aengus Collins says there are about 60 Irish people who have moved permanently to Turkey, with most settling in Istanbul. About the same number are living in Turkey for the short term, with… Continue reading Irish Times profiles Irish in Turkey