It’s the biggest Irish community abroad, but Brexit and demographics are remaking it

New research aims to gather the experiences of the Irish diaspora in France

Participants will carry old pairs of shoes to signify people on the move fleeing violence

Session on diaspora told nostalgia not enough to draw back talented Irish people

There are 120,000 of them in Ireland. Parents often experience feelings of loss and tension when children leave home or emigrate. But, handled properly, it can mark a new beginning

The Irish who move to Australia tend to stick together, but through Facebook and GAA rather than the pub

Members vote for allowing Irish citizens living outside the State to cast ballot in presidential polls

Emigrants are divided about voting from abroad: some are angry, some are apathetic