Colum McCann, the Dublin-born, New York-based writer, appears in the weekend section of the Irish Times today praising the work of poet Greg Delanty. Greg Delanty, born in Cork and living in Vermont, is one of Ireland’s best-known emigrant poets. This year he published “Collected Poetry, 1986 – 2006”. Born in 1958, Delanty has lived… Continue reading Greg Delanty: emigrant laureate
Christmas visitors face car hire hikes
The Consumers’ Association of Ireland says that car rental companies in Ireland are fleecing visitors who want to hire a car over Christmas. The CAI’s John Cradden compared car hire prices on websites in the days prior to Christmas (5-18th December) with the holiday period (23rd December – 5th January 2007); the companies surveyed were… Continue reading Christmas visitors face car hire hikes
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
Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?
Digital Radio Mondiale technology would allow the transmission of RTÉ radio into Britain and through much of Europe. Éan member Enda O’Kane has been working with the research group Irish Overseas Broadcasting as part of his efforts to improve Ireland’s radio links with our emigrants. Enda says: Global coverage short wave has always been plagued… Continue reading Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?
Visa mixup puts South African resident in jail
An Irish golf instructor who has lived in South Africa for five years spent 12 days in jail in a visa mixup, according to the South African Sunday Tribune. David Graham was in the process of applying for a visa extension when he was arrested in June in Durban. Immigration officials had misread a figure… Continue reading Visa mixup puts South African resident in jail
Gap between EU provisions and practice highlighted
The European Citizen Action Service recently hosted an event highlighting the difficulties of workers migrating within the EU. The event featured 14 citizens representing a cross-section of migrant workers explaining their experiences and making recommendations for future action. The event highlighted the gap between European principles and lived experience. Participants reported inconsistent application of rules,… Continue reading Gap between EU provisions and practice highlighted