Features
A city that has thrived against the odds
May 18th, 2012 | Emigrant voices, Features
I live with an insurance worker and his cat, I have a little identity card that allows me to eat lunch in the Bundestag, and there is new graffiti on my street nearly every morning. Welcome to my little part of Berlin, relates Kate Katharina Ferguson.
Emigration: the parents’ experience
May 11th, 2012 | Features
Emigrating is tough for those that leave, but it can be heartbreak for the parents and family who stay in Ireland, writes Ciara Kenny in The Irish Times today.
Children’s art competition winners!
May 4th, 2012 | Features
Three weeks ago, we invited children who have recently emigrated to send us pictures based on their experiences of moving abroad. Thanks to all the kids who sent in a picture! Here’s a slideshow of all the entries.
Finding your dream home in Oz
May 3rd, 2012 | Destinations, Features
Many Irish families are moving to Australia, but house prices and rents are rising, so you need to do your homework, writes Ciara Kenny in The Irish Times Property section today.
GAA: the social network for emigrants
April 27th, 2012 | Features
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.
Children’s art competition: emigration illustrations
April 22nd, 2012 | Features
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.
I’ve made a life abroad, but it isn’t ‘home’
April 20th, 2012 | Emigrant voices, Features
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.
Children’s art competition: emigration illustrations
April 13th, 2012 | Features
The Irish Times invites Irish children who have recently moved abroad to create a painting or drawing based on the experience.
Drawing from a child’s experience
April 13th, 2012 | Features
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.
Teaching a little and learning a lot
April 6th, 2012 | Emigrant voices, Features
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.
