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Generation Emigration

The Irish Times forum by and for Irish citizens abroad

Monthly Archives: April 2012

Molly Malone What do you love about ‘Dublin Town’?

Dublin Town, a beautifully shot short film, highlights the best aspects of Ireland’s capital city, with contributions from locals and visitors explaining what they love most about Dublin. What do you love (or miss) most about Dublin, or the place you left behind?

Michael Cusacks Sydney beach thumb GAA: the social network for emigrants

While GAA clubs lament the loss of their players to emigration, their games are flourishing overseas, and the organisation also provides invaluable connections to help young emigrants settle in, writes Ciara Kenny.

Philip Lynch Aerograms thumb Aerograms

Philip Lynch remembers his parents as two middle-aged and capable people, as he wasn’t around to watch them grow old; the aerograms his mother diligently sent to him in Australia are all he has left of them after their death.

Irish Emigrant Project LSAD logo Have your say: What did you bring with you when you emigrated?

What did you bring with you from home when you left Ireland?

Keith Cregan thumb Living in a place where difference is embraced

Irish people are obsessed with being “normal”, but we could all take inspiration from the Swiss, who embrace diversity and encourage individuality, writes Keith Cregan.

Eimear's drawing thumb Children’s art competition: emigration illustrations

Generation Emigration is running a children’s art competition for kids who have recently emigrated. Winning entries will be published in the newspaper in May, and receive international book vouchers.

Ceire with president thumb I’ve made a life abroad, but it isn’t ‘home’

I’ve just returned to Zambia after a trip back to Ireland, and while my life is now “abroad”, it’s hard to imagine anywhere else will ever replace Ireland, with all its familiar sights and sounds, as my home, writes Ceire Sadlier.

Niall Foley thumb Streets not always paved with gold

Not all emigrants find happiness abroad, no matter what the newspaper surveys and politicians say, writes Niall Foley.

Barry McKinley TV3 thumb Generation Emigration in the media
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  • April 18, 2012, 12:30

Readers who enjoyed Barry McKinley’s article Off to New York with the iPaddies a few weeks ago might be interested to watch his recent interview on TV3′s Ireland AM, which is available on the TV3 Player.

Titanic replica thumb News of the week
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  • April 18, 2012, 10:31

Emigrant children, second home charge, Titanic centenary celebrations and abandoned dogs: this week’s round up of emigration-related stories from irishtimes.com.

Home thumb Have your say: Where is home?

Where is “home” to you? What elements make that place feel like home, and at what point does a new location become home?

Mary Halpin thumb An elder emigrant

Leaving a life behind in Ireland is especially difficult for older people, writes Mary Halpin, who struggled to make ends meet for two years before she made the decision to move to England in search of work.

Paul Redmond and Jayeon thumb I’ve come back to Ireland to give things a shot

Paul Redmond found love on his travels, but after five happy years abroad he has decided to return with his wife to Ireland.

Eimear's drawing thumb Children’s art competition: emigration illustrations

The Irish Times invites Irish children who have recently moved abroad to create a painting or drawing based on the experience.

Rachel O'Neill and family thumb Drawing from a child’s experience

The move to a new country is hard for all and from a child’s perspective the wrench from home to new schools, languages and friends can be particularly difficult – but there are ways to smooth the transition, writes Ciara Kenny.

work-in-progress Have your say: how does your work situation compare?

Was employment your main reason for leaving, and if so, was it worth it? Is your job better now than what was on offer in Ireland? How did you find work, and was it easier or harder than you expected? If you are working in a similar field, how do wages compare where you live now?

VLUU L110, M110 / Samsung L110, M110 Why do emigration stories generate such heated debate?

We will not relate to everyone’s emigration experience but we need to be a more tolerant of those who are willing to share their stories, writes James Taplin.

This time, emigration is a life sentence not a lifestyle choice

Claire Calvey and her family have left Ireland for the second time in four years. In 2008 they went in search of new experiences, but this time emigration feels like a life sentence rather than a lifestyle choice.

IAK logo Barley: Korean student reflects on the shared culture between Ireland and Korea

The Irish Association of Korea recently launched an essay competition, in association with the Irish Embassy, to promote Ireland among the university student body in Korea. The winner wrote about how barley unites Irish and Korean traditions.

Peter Flynn batu gajah thumb Teaching a little and learning a lot

Peter Flynn was forced to emigrate to find work, but it has made him a better teacher and given him opportunities and experiences he could never have previously imagined.

Robert McComb thumb News of the week
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  • April 5, 2012, 08:45

Breaking leases, Titanic telegrams, Census figures and iPaddies: this week’s round-up of emigration-related stories from irishtimes.com.

Children around the world thumb Have your say: How have your children settled abroad?

Did your kids react well to the move and settle easily, or did they act out after leaving friends, family and familiarity behind? What advice would you give to other parents who are preparing to move abroad?

Aslan thumb Aslan go the distance to reach Irish fans abroad

Aslan’s recent gig in Stockholm proved how Irish bands can provide an important link to home for Irish communities abroad, writes Philip O’Connor.

Brenda Mannion thumb Chasing the American dream

After almost a year in Boston, Brenda Mannion and her family have fully adapted to the American way of life, but watching family events in Ireland on a computer screen is as hard as ever.