I did up this report for the Irish Emigrant newsletter at Emigrant.ie – UCD’s John Hume Institute brought its third annual Irish Diaspora Forum to London this week, bringing together politicians, historians, writers, business executives and others from the Irish community. UCD president Hugh Brady joked that the “Irish in Britain” event allowed London to… Continue reading “Irish in Britain” event debates diaspora role
Irish diaspora strategist advises Armenia
Maynooth-based geography professor Rob Kitchin, the Director of the National Institute of Regional and Spatial Analysis, has been advising Armenian authorities on how they could best engage the diaspora. Kitchin is the co-author of several significant reports on Irish diaspora strategy. Kitchin told a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Armenian National Competitiveness Fund… Continue reading Irish diaspora strategist advises Armenia
Irish gems of early cinema showcased in Boston
The Boston Irish Film Festival looks like it’s up to great stuff these days. The website is out of action at the festival rebrands, but this month moviegoers are being treated to a look back at the earliest days of Irish cinematic history. “Blazing the Trail: The Story of the Kalem Film Company in Ireland”… Continue reading Irish gems of early cinema showcased in Boston
Political participation by the Irish abroad – Irish Times
Paul Gillespie has an article in today’s Irish Times calling for the formation of an organisation that would act as a representative body for the 70 million Irish abroad. He mentions this website as a source for more information on global emigrant voting rights — here are some links to more of what I’ve written… Continue reading Political participation by the Irish abroad – Irish Times
Donegal publishes latest for global community
Donegal County Council has published the latest edition of its wonderful newsletter, “Donegal – Community in touch”. As usual, lots of great stuff! Included are reports on: The launch of “The Fid”, the Moville Emigrant Monument, commemorating the thousands of Irish who went to New Brunswick, as well as a schools programme linking schoolchildren in… Continue reading Donegal publishes latest for global community
US diversity visa program – apply by Nov 30
There are just over two weeks left to apply for the annual diversity visa lottery, which gives winners a green card to move permanently to the US. The Diversity Visa Programme gives out 50,000 US visas to the winners among the 6 million or so global applicants who apply every year. Country eligibility is determined… Continue reading US diversity visa program – apply by Nov 30