Boston’s Irish immigrants: a community response to an international tragedy
One thing that came to the fore in the aftermath of Monday's attacks is the strong sense of community forged between immigrants and locals
Renewed hope for undocumented Irish in US
A new era of openness towards immigration reform in the US has led to renewed hope for thousands of ‘undocumented’ Irish, writes Mark Hilliard.
No job. No papers. No going home
Most new immigrants to the US plan to stay on illegally. But getting a job without documents is an uphill struggle, and the prospect of never being able to travel home is a harsh price to pay, writes Ciara Kenny.
Working holiday visas, Presidential speeches, and the continuing debate about ‘Ireland abandoners’