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‘A dark day for America’: Irish in US respond to Trump victory

‘A dark day for America’: Irish in US respond to Trump victory

Readers express despair and delight as Donald Trump becomes 45th president

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 10:05
Five years of emigration: 1,000+ stories from the Irish abroad

Five years of emigration: 1,000+ stories from the Irish abroad

As Generation Emigration expands to Irish Times Abroad, we look back on five years of emigrant stories

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 17:15
Generation Emigration five years on: Where are they now?

Generation Emigration five years on: Where are they now?

Irish Times Abroad catches up with emigrants interviewed back in 2011/12 to find out how moving abroad worked out for them

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 16:15
Irish Times Abroad: The new site for Irish readers overseas

Irish Times Abroad: The new site for Irish readers overseas

Want to be our eyes and ears on the ground where you live? Join the new Network

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 22:00

Canada: Applying for visas or citizenship

From the IEC working holiday visa to permanent residency through the Express Entry system, our guide will take you through your options

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 17:13
Australia: How and where to find a job

Australia: How and where to find a job

The economy is strong but recent weakness in the labour market means it is important to do your research

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 16:00
Guide to moving to Australia 2016

Guide to moving to Australia 2016

Beautiful beaches are a huge draw - but it’s a big move, so check our guide for practical advice

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 13:15
Canada: Finding a place to live

Canada: Finding a place to live

The majority of Irish newcomers rent rather than buy. Here's our guide to costs, furniture and utilities

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 12:01
New Zealand: Finding a place to live

New Zealand: Finding a place to live

The type of accommodation on offer in New Zealand is different from that in Ireland

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 11:35
Australia: Applying for visas or citizenship

Australia: Applying for visas or citizenship

From a working holiday to permanent residency, our guide will help you to get the right visa

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 02:03
Australia: Finding a place to live

Australia: Finding a place to live

Rental properties don’t come cheap, and competition is fierce - so get your groundwork done in advance

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:12
Canada: How and where to find a job

Canada: How and where to find a job

New arrivals will find a strong economy, but it's important to do your research before leaving

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:06
Destination Gulf: Culture and lifestyle

Destination Gulf: Culture and lifestyle

Irish people need to be prepared for a very different way of life

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:02
New Zealand: Applying for visas or citizenship

New Zealand: Applying for visas or citizenship

From a working holiday to permanent residency, our guide will help you to find the right visa for your circumstances

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Canada: Climate and distances

Canada: Climate and distances

Flight times to Ireland and temperatures vary hugely in the world’s second-largest country

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
New Zealand: How and where to find a job

New Zealand: How and where to find a job

The government is looking abroad to fill skills shortages ranging from construction to healthcare

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 01:01
Returning emigrants may not qualify for first-time buyer’s relief

Returning emigrants may not qualify for first-time buyer’s relief

Irish abroad: Was there anything for you in Budget 2017?

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 15:59
Almost one in four 'Irish Times' readers would vote Donald Trump

Almost one in four 'Irish Times' readers would vote Donald Trump

Trump gets 23% of ‘virtual votes’ in online poll completed by 5,000 people

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 15:53
Emigrant tax: Why reward those who left?

Emigrant tax: Why reward those who left?

Readers respond to proposal to offer returning emigrants reduced 30% tax rate

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 17:45
Australia lowers new backpacker tax rate to 19.5 per cent

Australia lowers new backpacker tax rate to 19.5 per cent

Farmers objected to proposed tax of 32.5 per cent on every dollar

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 14:15
March for Choice goes global with protests planned for 25 cities

March for Choice goes global with protests planned for 25 cities

Meet the emigrants calling on Ireland to repeal the eighth, from Melbourne to Montreal

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 14:30
Parents abroad: ‘I’m glad my kids won’t have to face Leaving Cert’

Parents abroad: ‘I’m glad my kids won’t have to face Leaving Cert’

Less religion, faster pace, lower costs: Irish parents on how schools compare to Ireland

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 15:00
Tracing your Irish ancestors? These records might help

Tracing your Irish ancestors? These records might help

Millions of historical birth, marriage and death documents are now available online

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 10:00
Irish boy’s film The Bully watched more than 500,000 times

Irish boy’s film The Bully watched more than 500,000 times

12-year-old Jonah Maxwell experienced bullying after moving from Dublin to Illinois

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 16:15
Free Skype counselling offered to Irish emigrants in Australia

Free Skype counselling offered to Irish emigrants in Australia

Cabhrú service will be available to help with loneliness, depression, anxiety and addiction

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 15:03
Much to love about Perth but family draws emigrants home

Much to love about Perth but family draws emigrants home

The prospect of finding work in Ireland is a big issue for Irish abroad hoping to return

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 01:00
Illegal in Perth: ‘Everyone told me not to come home’

Illegal in Perth: ‘Everyone told me not to come home’

A woman explains why she decided to stay on in Australia after her two-year visa expired

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 08:40
Illegal Irish workers in Australia face a perilous existence

Illegal Irish workers in Australia face a perilous existence

Those without necessary visa have reason to feel afraid and very vulnerable

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 01:00
Australia’s Irish on jobs, swimming pools and the ‘mammy factor’

Australia’s Irish on jobs, swimming pools and the ‘mammy factor’

Generation Emigration reports from Sydney and Perth on their successes, struggles and the couples divided over whether to stay or return

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 16:30
‘You can’t replace family so we’re moving home to Ireland from Perth’

‘You can’t replace family so we’re moving home to Ireland from Perth’

Mark Cunningham ‘built a successful life’ in Australia but after five years he’s heading back to Galway

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 15:40
‘They say things are slowing  in Australia but there are still lots of opportunities’

‘They say things are slowing in Australia but there are still lots of opportunities’

Lawyer Vicki Buckley has recently moved to Perth with her family (and her hairdresser)

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 15:29
Irish in Australia: Will you stay or move home?

Irish in Australia: Will you stay or move home?

In Sydney and Perth, there are mixed views about where will be their ‘forever home’

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 15:09
Emigrating Irish still outnumber those returning

Emigrating Irish still outnumber those returning

CSO figures show 21,000 Irish moved back to Ireland in year to April 2016 - up 74% on 2015

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 01:00
‘I’ve never felt settled in Australia. It is time to move back’

‘I’ve never felt settled in Australia. It is time to move back’

Readers respond to CSO figures showing drop in emigration and rise in returns

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 19:26
Big ‘life decisions’ bringing emigrants home, not jobs

Big ‘life decisions’ bringing emigrants home, not jobs

Opinion: Economy is improving but Irish abroad are still concerned about prospects

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 18:13
Number of emigrants returning to live in Ireland jumps 74%

Number of emigrants returning to live in Ireland jumps 74%

Emigration still high with 31,800 Irish leaving in 12 months to April

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 11:37
What are returning Irish emigrants most worried about?

What are returning Irish emigrants most worried about?

Survey of GAA clubs abroad finds job prospects and living costs are biggest concerns

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 09:00
Irish families in Australia 'tend to stick together'

Irish families in Australia 'tend to stick together'

Irish Families in Perth, with 12,000 members on Facebook, is at the heart of the new Irish community

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 15:15
Raising kids abroad: how to keep them connected to home

Raising kids abroad: how to keep them connected to home

“Would Zara be doing Irish dancing if we were living in Galway? Probably not," says one dad in Sydney

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 15:15
Meet the Irish parents bringing up babies abroad

Meet the Irish parents bringing up babies abroad

With family support 15,000km away, Irish mums are coming together in Australia for support and friendship

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 15:00
‘Living in Perth means I can parent my way’

‘Living in Perth means I can parent my way’

Alicia Butler: ‘I breastfed Alice until halfway through my pregnancy with Annie, I don’t think I would have been able to do that at home’

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 14:50
CNN presenter criticised for ‘Irish Lives Matter’ joke

CNN presenter criticised for ‘Irish Lives Matter’ joke

John King caught on hot mic during speech about Catholic Irish immigrants

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 15:13
Population at highest  in over 150 years despite high emigration

Population at highest in over 150 years despite high emigration

Census results: Birth rate helps push numbers towards highest since 1871 census

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 01:00
Referendum to give emigrants a vote for president 'only a first step'

Referendum to give emigrants a vote for president 'only a first step'

Minister for Diaspora announces referendum will be held on issue in 2017

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 18:32
Drunken Irish man discovered asleep on Australian roof ledge

Drunken Irish man discovered asleep on Australian roof ledge

Irish backpacker says he has no recollection of how he got onto the roof

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 10:09

Majority of emigrants surveyed want right to vote in Ireland

Young people more likely to have strong view on issue, Irish Times poll shows

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 15:00
Recent emigrants asked: Will you move back to Ireland?

Recent emigrants asked: Will you move back to Ireland?

Most post-2008 emigrants not ready to return, Irish Times survey finds

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 09:19
Returned emigrant: ‘You don’t go home for a salary, you go home for family’

Returned emigrant: ‘You don’t go home for a salary, you go home for family’

Michael John Winters arrived home from Canada last week with his wife and their dog

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 00:30
Embedded abroad: How the Irish emigrant is settling

Embedded abroad: How the Irish emigrant is settling

‘Generation Emigration’ is buying homes, starting families – and feeling happier than they did in Ireland

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 13:00
‘Forced’ emigration falls as Irish put down roots overseas

‘Forced’ emigration falls as Irish put down roots overseas

Irish Times survey shows emigrants becoming embedded abroad

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 01:00
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