Irish people living in England and Wales are twice as likely as natives to die from an alcohol-related cause, according to a paper published this month in the Journal of Public Health. Researchers at Edinburgh University used mortality statistics and the 2001 census to determine the likelihood of members of immigrant groups to die from… Continue reading Irish expats in England and Wales face greater alcohol death risk
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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
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
No escape from recession, says college student
There’s no escape from the recession, writes a Dublin City University student in “The College View”, a campus publication. Sabrina Ryan notes that, “Emigration has been a dominant factor in Irish society over the past four centuries for many reasons including famine, job opportunity and more recently for the experience.“ That may be changing, she… Continue reading No escape from recession, says college student
No rise in new emigrants to Britain
Figures from Britain show that there is no significant rise in the numbers of new emigrants arriving from Ireland for the first time to Britain in the first half of this year. The Irish Times is reporting that 5,100 Irish citizens registered for national insurance numbers between January and June. This is consistent with the… Continue reading No rise in new emigrants to Britain
Irish Times: ‘growing unease’ over RTE move
The Irish Times is reporting that ‘growing unease’ among TDs and Senators over RTE’s decision to shut down its medium wave service on March 24. It says there will be a meeting between the Oireachtas Committee on Communications and RTE in the next few weeks over the issue. The report quotes several politicians citing their… Continue reading Irish Times: ‘growing unease’ over RTE move