The oldest newspaper of the Irish diaspora, Argentina’s “Southern Cross” celebrates its 135th anniversary this month. The paper was founded in Buenos Aires on January 16, 1875 by Fr Patrick (Patricio) Dillon, an Irish missionary priest who later became active in politics. At the time, the Irish community numbered only 9,000. Among its editors was… Continue reading ¡Feliz compleaños, Southern Cross! Oldest diaspora publication celebrates 135 years
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Canadian Association for Irish Studies: Halifax, May 2010
Call for papers for the annual conference of the Canadian Association for Irish Studies to be held at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, May 19-22, 2010. IRELAND AND ITS DISCONTENTS Success and Failure in Modern Ireland Canadian Association for Irish Studies/ l’Association canadienne d’études irlandaises Annual Conference, 2010 Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 19-22 May… Continue reading Canadian Association for Irish Studies: Halifax, May 2010
Are the Welsh jealous of our diaspora?
A group of representatives from Welsh cultural institutions say that Wales should use Ireland as a model for promoting Welsh culture – but note that the power of the Irish diaspora gives Ireland a big head start. Wales Online reports that experts from the National Museum of Wales, Arts Council of Wales, Welsh National Opera,… Continue reading Are the Welsh jealous of our diaspora?
“Irish in Britain” event debates diaspora role
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 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