Generation Emigration

Calling all Irish teachers in Britain…

• Discussion
• May 20, 2013, 10:22

Researchers want to hear more about the experiences, expectations and plans of those travelling across the water for work

What makes the Irish diaspora special?

• Discussion
• May 13, 2013, 01:00

Do you feel part of the Irish community where you live in the world? Tell us about it

Emigrants: do you expect to return home?

• Discussion
• April 11, 2013, 11:29

Preliminary results from UCC survey show just 21% think it is likely they will return within three years

Do men suffer homesickness more acutely than women?

• Discussion
• April 2, 2013, 12:00

An analysis of Generation Emigration articles seems to indicate male emigrants may be more emotional about “home” than females, writes Patrick McKenna

St Patrick’s Day celebrations: share your plans

• Discussion
• March 14, 2013, 01:00

Do you celebrate our national day and use it as an opportunity to promote Ireland, or are you indifferent to it? Share your plans with us.

Have your say: have your preconceptions changed since you settled in your second home?

• Discussion
• February 12, 2013, 21:35

Did you have preconceptions about the country or city you now live in before you arrived? Were they right, or has your opinion of the place changed since you settled there? What has surprised you about the people or culture? We want to hear from you.

Have your say: Do you send money home from abroad?

• Discussion
• February 6, 2013, 18:32

More than $500 billion was sent in remittances by migrants back to their home countries last year, according to World Bank estimates. If you’re an Irish emigrant living abroad, or a non-Irish person living in Ireland, do you send money home to support family members, to pay a mortgage or loan, or for any other reason?

More than 200 Irish become Australian citizens on Australia Day

• Discussion
• January 26, 2013, 01:00

Are you celebrating Australia Day today, or have you recently become an Australian citizen?