From the World Bank: The Migration and Remittances team of the Development Economics Prospects Group and the Migration Working Group of the World Bank are organizing an International Conference on Diaspora and Development on July 13-14, 2009. The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development for their countries of origin, through… Continue reading International Conference on Diaspora and Development. World Bank, Washington DC: July 13-14 2009
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Australasian Irish Studies Conference: Massey University, NZ; 9-12 July 2009
Ireland and the Irish Antipodes: One World or Worlds Apart? The Irish Studies Associaton of Australian and New Zealand will host its conference from the 9th to 12th of July at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. Organisers say: Australia and New Zealand were essentially secondary destinations for the post-1800 waves of Irish leaving to make… Continue reading Australasian Irish Studies Conference: Massey University, NZ; 9-12 July 2009
Irish in Britain Seminar: London, May-June 2009
The Irish Studies Centre at London Metropolitan University is hosting their annual “Irish in Britain Seminar Series”.The series is is an informal opportunity for any interested in engaging with current issues and research about the Irish in Britain. Tuesday 26 May, Prof Bronwen Walter, Anglia Ruskin University Fictional Irish Presences in English Diaspora Space: a… Continue reading Irish in Britain Seminar: London, May-June 2009
Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship
The government is inviting leading Irish and Irish-connected individuals from around the world to attend the inaugural Global Irish Economic Forum on September 18-20. The planned conference, which will be held at Farmleigh in Dublin, is the latest in a series of events aimed at harnessing the economic power of the global Irish community. Minister… Continue reading Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship
GAA conference: Croke Park, Dublin – 25 April
The GAA in the Diaspora is one of the topics that will be discussed in an upcoming conference at Croke Park. The conference is part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of the organisation, and is being co-hosted by the GAA Museum, Sports History Ireland and the Boston College-Dublin’s GAA Oral History Project. The conference will… Continue reading GAA conference: Croke Park, Dublin – 25 April
Working Abroad Expo: Dublin, 21-22 March; Cork, 26-27 March
An event aimed at those considering relocating to work abroad in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and the UK will be held on 21-22 March in the RDS in Dublin and 26-27 March in the Silver Springs Moran Hotel. Organisers say the Working Abroad Expo will include immigration officials from Australia, New Zealand and Canada… Continue reading Working Abroad Expo: Dublin, 21-22 March; Cork, 26-27 March