As talk of emigration rises, the question of where Irish people can go to find work is of increasing relevance. An article in this weekend’s Irish Independent suggests any move should be made with caution. The newspaper notes that economic forecasts for traditional emigrant destinations are bleak, and with increasing mobility of other nationalities, Irish… Continue reading Where can job seekers go now? asks Indo
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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
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
Senate Majority leader optimistic on immigration reform prospects
There has been much speculation on whether and how quickly comprehensive immigration reform might be tackled in the US. There has been widespread hope that there might be another effort at immigration reform, which would presumably benefit the estimated 50,000 Irish among the US’s 12 million undocumented, soon into Barack Obama’s new term. An interview… Continue reading Senate Majority leader optimistic on immigration reform prospects
Emigrant stories make great Christmas gifts
There have been plenty of emigration-related publications this year that would make delightful Christmas gifts. Several Irish centres have produced oral histories detailing the lives of emigrants to America and Canada, as well as the stories of those who have returned to Ireland. Here’s the rundown of this year’s publications: “Memory Brings Us Back: Irish… Continue reading Emigrant stories make great Christmas gifts
Deportations from US increasing
The number of undocumented Irish people being deported from the United States has been increasing steadily, according to news reports. So far this year, there have been 58 people deported from the US; This contrasts with a total annual figure of 53 in 2007, and 41 in 2006. This increase in Irish deportees is in… Continue reading Deportations from US increasing