The New Zealand Herald carries an interesting article on the Irish economy that has some particularly moving words about emigration. Journalist Ruaridh Nicoll tells the story of Michael Dermody, a 25-year-old Kilkenny man bound for Perth, Australia. Dermody tells the journalist, “A couple of years ago, I might have known two people in the whole… Continue reading “All it will take is a good job” – NZ journalist tells emigrant’s story
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NY GAA not benefitting from Ireland’s downturn
The Irish Times takes a look at the New York GAA scene in the context of Ireland’s falling economy, as Mayo prepares to make the trip to play New York in the opening round of the Connacht championship. The article notes: It used to be an economic downturn in Ireland was at least good for… Continue reading NY GAA not benefitting from Ireland’s downturn
Recruiters warn of brain drain
Brain drain will spread across the economy in the next few years, according to recruitment experts interviewed in the Irish Independent. A recruiter with Merc Partners claims that caps on banker remuneration may “lead to a brain drain of bank executives. The cap also makes it very difficult to attract talent from outside Ireland.” A… Continue reading Recruiters warn of brain drain
Colm Toibin focuses on reluctant exile in “Brooklyn”
Colm Toibin’s new novel, “Brooklyn”, garnered substantial press over the weekend. The author’s sixth novel is about a reluctant emigrant from Enniscorthy who moves to the New York borough knowing “the rest of her life would be a struggle with the unfamiliar”. The book reflects on the pangs of homesickness and depicts the struggles of… Continue reading Colm Toibin focuses on reluctant exile in “Brooklyn”
Ringsend native publishes memoir on American life
Angeline Kearns Blain, a woman raised in 1950s Ringsend who today is an adjunct professor of sociology at Boise State University in Idaho, has published a memoir. “I used to be Irish” is being lauded by critics for its insight into a story too little told: the experience of Irish women emigrants. Angeline Kearns Blain… Continue reading Ringsend native publishes memoir on American life
ESRI predicts 17% unemployment next year
The Economic and Social Reseaerch Institute is predicting unemployment reaching 15% by the end of this year before peaking at 17% next year. The organisation is estimating emigration figures will be 60,000 over the next two years. The Irish Independent notes that the organisations cautions, “It would be wrong to call that a forecast. It… Continue reading ESRI predicts 17% unemployment next year