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Generation Emigration

The Irish Times forum by and for Irish citizens abroad

Monthly Archives: July 2012

Philip Lynch thumb Notes from another Paddy Down Under

My Irish upbringing is embedded in my memory but I have forged a new life for myself in Australia and feel less and less Irish as the years go by, writes Philip Lynch.

Neil Carney thumb Irish in London gear up for Olympics

With the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games taking place in London today, Ciara Kenny spoke with Irish emigrants in the city to find out how they are getting involved.

Vicki and Eoin thumb Shunning prospects in London for familiarity in Dublin

London may have a glamorous publishing industry and exciting prospects, but it’s not for me right now. I love my life in Dublin and I was on the verge of emigrating before I realised it, writes Vicky Notaro.

European flags thumb Guide to emigrating from Ireland to Europe

The third of a series of factsheets from Crosscare Migrant Project outlines what Irish people should consider when preparing to move to Europe, including preparing employment documentation and transferring social welfare payments.

Why we love where we live now: a response

The entries to the recent Generation Emigration competition were a breath of fresh air; they proved we are open minded, generous, tolerant and good guests in foreign countries, writes Barbara Scully.

Keith thumb Returning the emigrant after death

Bringing my father back to Ireland to be buried brought his emigration journey full circle, writes Keith Sharkey.

Shane Fitzgerald thumb Everyone loves the Irish, even the Brits

The Irish are welcomed by the overwhelming majority of people in the UK, and we shouldn’t let the actions of an extreme minority obscure that fact, writes Shane Fitzgerald.

Steven Lydon thumb Postcards from abroad: Why we love where we live now

More than 100 emigrants entered our recent competition to write short pieces about why they love their new homes. Here is a selection, sent with pics from all over the world. WINNER: Steven Lydon, Colombia.

USA Guide to applying for 12 month US visa

The second of a series of factsheets from Crosscare Migrant Project outlines the application process for people travelling to the US as part of the Intern Work and Travel Programme.

brian thumb Return of anti-Irish prejudice in Britain?

An “anti-IRA” march is taking place in Liverpool this Saturday. Is it indicative of widespread anti-Irish prejudice in Britain, or a once-off protest by a far-right movement, asks Brian Whelan.

Ashley O'Toole thumb Home and happy

I’ve just moved back to Ireland after two years in Australia, and found a country resilient and hopeful about the future, writes Ashley O’Toole.

seanmahonthumb From Shop Street shoes to Sussex streetwear

I had no idea at the time, but applying for a minimum wage job in a shoe shop in Galway after graduating was the first step towards a successful career on the UK high street, writes Seán Mahon.

Marie BBQ thumb Summer jobs, lifelong memories

This summer, Irish students are finding it difficult to get seasonal jobs at home, and those who work abroad, or go away as an intern, a volunteer or on a J1, can come home with valuable life skills, writes CIARA KENNY.

crosscare thumb Crosscare guide to working holiday visas

Thinking of going on a working holiday but not sure where? The first in a series of factsheets from Crosscare Migrant Project outlines the visa application process for some of the most popular working holiday destinations for Irish people, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Korea and the US.

London2012 Have your say: what are you doing for the Olympics?

Attending every Olympic event or renting out your flat and abandoning the city? We want to know what the Irish in London are doing for the Olympics.

bike thumb Competition: Why you love where you live

The competition is now closed. Shortlisted entrants will be contacted via their social media account shortly.

David Ralph thumb Managing sameness and difference: the experience of returning Irish emigrants

Will this generation of emigrants be welcomed back with open arms in 10 or 20 years time? Not if the experiences of the 1980s cohort are anything to go by, writes David Ralph.

English at Kindergarten thumb Teaching English and exchanging cultures in Japan

Teaching English to children in a remote Japanese village was one of the highlights of my life, and I now help to prepare other Irish teachers for the trip, writes Naomi Crosbie-Iwasaki.

Catriona thumb The weather where I am

The punishing heat of an Abu Dhabi summer, the freezing cold of a Canadian winter – it’s almost enough to make you long for home, this bunch of Irish emigrants told Ciara Kenny.

Hurling thumb Hurling on the rise across America

The Irish American historical cannon had neglected to tell the importance of Gaelic Games for generations of Irish immigrants in the US, so I decided to write a book about it, says returned emigrant Denis O’Brien.

Macdara and girlfriend thumb London: A Tale of Two Cities?

Recent Irish arrivals in London make little effort to engage with the older Irish community, associating Irishness with material items such as tea and crisps instead of the religious, cultural and sporting affiliations that kept previous generations together, writes Macdara Dwyer.

Thomas Mailaender, Cathedral Cars, 2012 Photographs by Thomas Mailaender. Text by Marc AugŽ. RVB Books, 2012. PhotoIreland Festival explores theme of migration and diaspora
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The third annual PhotoIreland Festival will feature the work of 323 artists across 50 venues in Dublin for the month of July, exploring migration, diaspora and cultural identity.

summer thumb Have your say: are student summers abroad beneficial or just a bit of fun?

Spending a summer abroad is by no means the same as emigrating, but it does give students and young people a taste for other countries and cultures, and could help them generate ideas about where they would like to live …

EndaKenny_GatheringLaunch Will recent emigrants respond to government diaspora initiatives?

The Irish government is eager to utilise the diaspora to help aid Ireland’s economic recovery, but what do young emigrants think of the proposals, asks Rachel Healy.