Children and Irish return migration form the subject of a new research project being conducted in the Department of Geography, University College Cork, by researcher Dr. Caitríona Ní Laoire. The project focuses on the experiences of children and young people who have moved to Ireland in recent years with their return migrant parent(s). Previous research… Continue reading Calling returning emigrant children
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Boston Globe articles highlight changing migration patterns
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
Sligo County Council says returning emigrants have right to build homes
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council has told the Sligo Association in London that the county is helping to bring emigrants home, according to a story in the Sligo Weekender. Councillor Jim McGarry said, “From Sligo County Council’s perspective, I am pleased that the status of returning emigrants has been actively promoted in our County… Continue reading Sligo County Council says returning emigrants have right to build homes
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
Cork IT group invites returnees
A networking organisation for IT professionals in the Cork region, IT@Cork, is offering itself as a tool for returning emigrants to ease their integration back into local industry. The organisation recently published an article entitled “Support for Returning Emigrants” on its website. The article addresses how organisations are looking to returning Irish emigrants as a… Continue reading Cork IT group invites returnees
Minister invites emigrants home at FAS NY event
Minister of State for Labour Tony Killeen spoke at the launch of the FAS Jobs Ireland New York event. He gave a background of Irish emigration and told the story of Ireland’s economic success in recent decades. He declared: If you are an Irish person who emigrated to the United States ten or fifteen years… Continue reading Minister invites emigrants home at FAS NY event