The group campaigning against the building of a road close to the Hill of Tara is planning to mobilise 50,000 supporters abroad to make protests as government ministers attend St Patrick’s Day functions around the world. TaraWatch says that demonstrators will appear in places such as San Francisco, New York, Toronto and Paris, where ministers… Continue reading Tara protest group to mobilise Irish abroad
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Exhibition on Irish men’s experience in Britain to tour Spain and US
An art exhibition exploring the experience of male Irish immigrants to Britain in the 20th Century is premiering at PM Gallery in West London this month before it goes on an international tour. The Quiet Men is the work of five artists drawing on their own lives to depict the London-Irish experience: Bernard Canavan, Daniel… Continue reading Exhibition on Irish men’s experience in Britain to tour Spain and US
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million journeys home every year, according to Garret Fitzgerald. The former Taoiseach made the statement in an article highlighting the extraordinary nature of Irish foreign travel. He highlights the following facts: In 2007, Irish people made 7.7 million trips abroad. Ireland attracts 4.5 million tourist a year. There are one million… Continue reading Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Recognise Oasis’s Irish links, says Mayo county councillor
A Mayo county councillor intends to rectify the “long-standing injustice” done to Manchester-born Noel and Liam Gallagher – also known as Oasis. Michelle Mulherin of Fine Gael is tabling a motion at this month’s meeting of Mayo County Council to honour the brothers, whose mother came from Charlestown. They are frequent visitors to the town,… Continue reading Recognise Oasis’s Irish links, says Mayo county councillor
Midlands-Argentine project launches GAA programme
Hundreds of Argentine children will learn Gaelic games this February in a seven-day programme at the Hurling Club in Buenos Aires, thanks to an initiative originating out the Midlands. The move is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at refreshing Ireland’s links with its fifth-largest diaspora community. The inaugural GAA hurling and Gaelic… Continue reading Midlands-Argentine project launches GAA programme
Fulbright scholar for UCC’s Diaspora studies MA
A noted historian who has done important work on the Irish diaspora has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar and will lecture in spring 2009 at University College, Cork. William H. Mulligan, Jr. is professor of history at Murray State University. He will work with UCC to develop and promote their new master’s degree programme… Continue reading Fulbright scholar for UCC’s Diaspora studies MA