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Why I returned to Ireland after 25 years in Canada

Why I returned to Ireland after 25 years in Canada

The top stories from Irish Abroad

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 12:44
‘Rural Ireland would not have survived’ without money being sent home by emigrants

‘Rural Ireland would not have survived’ without money being sent home by emigrants

‘Disappointment’ from Irish emigrant groups at Noel Grealish’s comments on immigrants sending money home

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 06:00
Irish in Australia: ‘Fires are spreading, the sky is bright red and the winds are hot’

Irish in Australia: ‘Fires are spreading, the sky is bright red and the winds are hot’

‘It’s very scary today, there’s a haze like fog and the distinct smell of burn in the air’

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 11:34
Famine orphan girls shipped to Australia faced anti-Irish sentiment and abuse

Famine orphan girls shipped to Australia faced anti-Irish sentiment and abuse

Top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 23:02
Returning to Ireland: ‘I have no idea where I’m supposed to slot in’

Returning to Ireland: ‘I have no idea where I’m supposed to slot in’

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 21:23
Irish in Britain: ‘I’m really worried about the future’

Irish in Britain: ‘I’m really worried about the future’

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 18:58
Returning home in crisis: ‘Many fear being judged a failure’

Returning home in crisis: ‘Many fear being judged a failure’

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 17:10
‘Vulnerable’ returning emigrants: ‘I try not to let my children see me cry’

‘Vulnerable’ returning emigrants: ‘I try not to let my children see me cry’

New report shows Irish emigrants returning in crisis often face poverty, homelessness, isolation

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 10:00
Getting an Irish passport: ‘But you’re not really Irish?’

Getting an Irish passport: ‘But you’re not really Irish?’

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 17:10
I’ll never forget my hiking holiday in the Austrian Alps – and not just because of the schnapps

I’ll never forget my hiking holiday in the Austrian Alps – and not just because of the schnapps

Why on earth did I think the misery of hiking every day for a week would be a good idea?

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 09:01
Want to return to Ireland? You don’t go back to life you left years ago

Want to return to Ireland? You don’t go back to life you left years ago

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 09:46
The story of a forgotten Irish emigrant: ‘He died with nothing’

The story of a forgotten Irish emigrant: ‘He died with nothing’

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 09:02
‘My weight loss goal has drifted into the background as I’ve felt healthier and stronger’

‘My weight loss goal has drifted into the background as I’ve felt healthier and stronger’

Rachel Flaherty: Here are my top tips for getting back on track after the summer

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 06:07
Irish parents on childcare abroad: ‘We pay €90 per month and child allowance is €130’

Irish parents on childcare abroad: ‘We pay €90 per month and child allowance is €130’

‘I took 12 months paid parental leave, my husband took six months ... childcare is €90 per month ages 3-6 but child allowance is €130’

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 13:15
Irishman in Japan: 'Keep a keen eye out for snakes and wild boar'

Irishman in Japan: 'Keep a keen eye out for snakes and wild boar'

Emigrant vote faces delay and other top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 10:53
Moving abroad alone is ‘daunting and lonely’ but worth it

Moving abroad alone is ‘daunting and lonely’ but worth it

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 15:30
Irish eyes suddenly stop smiling as Mike Pence endorses Boris Johnson

Irish eyes suddenly stop smiling as Mike Pence endorses Boris Johnson

The top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 11:51
I’ve decided not to eat for two hours before bed. It’s working

I’ve decided not to eat for two hours before bed. It’s working

My weight-loss journey: Acknowledging an old habit has helped me return to my new healthy normal

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 06:01
Meet the Irish people taking part in a 171km ultra marathon

Meet the Irish people taking part in a 171km ultra marathon

‘If you don’t have the mental strength you’ll just want to sit down on the ground and cry’

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00
As a returned emigrant, I will always be ‘the one who left Ireland’

As a returned emigrant, I will always be ‘the one who left Ireland’

Top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 17:11
Moving home? New online service for returning Irish emigrants

Moving home? New online service for returning Irish emigrants

Citizens Information aims to help Irish emigrants with driving licences, tax, passports and more

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 09:29
Anti-Irish sentiment in Britain: ‘I feel like I am back in the 1980s’

Anti-Irish sentiment in Britain: ‘I feel like I am back in the 1980s’

We asked readers in Britain if they had encountered anti-Irishness. Never, said some. Yes, said others

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 06:03
Brexit, Leaving Cert and how the 'longing for home' never goes away

Brexit, Leaving Cert and how the 'longing for home' never goes away

Top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 16:52
Leaving Ireland after Leaving Cert: ‘Probably the worst day of my life’

Leaving Ireland after Leaving Cert: ‘Probably the worst day of my life’

‘It was immensely daunting ... but moving abroad was hands down the best decision I ever made’

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 12:49
For months, I have been self-sabotaging my previous weight-loss success

For months, I have been self-sabotaging my previous weight-loss success

On a tortuous hike I learned the importance of being present in the here and now

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 17:01
The best way to explain Ireland to people who’ve never heard of it

The best way to explain Ireland to people who’ve never heard of it

The top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 18:17
Brexit, GAA World Games and unusual wedding traditions abroad

Brexit, GAA World Games and unusual wedding traditions abroad

The top stories from Irish Abroad this week

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 13:26
GAA World Games: ‘The competition has been fierce’

GAA World Games: ‘The competition has been fierce’

Finals between eight teams in hurling, camogie and football under way in Croke Park

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 12:37
‘Instead of losing a pound I put on a stone. I needed to figure out why it happened’

‘Instead of losing a pound I put on a stone. I needed to figure out why it happened’

Self-sabotage was a strange comfort zone but I’m glad I’m tackling it

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 17:01
Unusual wedding traditions around the world: ‘They cut the groom’s socks off’

Unusual wedding traditions around the world: ‘They cut the groom’s socks off’

‘The bride can be stolen and held for ransom ... the Irish bridesmaids kept a close watch’

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 07:10
Alexandra Burke: Taking on a Whitney Houston role makes me ‘proud forever’

Alexandra Burke: Taking on a Whitney Houston role makes me ‘proud forever’

The Bodyguard: Even if you’re not fan of Whitney, you can’t beat her songs

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 06:00
Irish in Britain on Boris Johnson: ‘No one can believe this is happening’

Irish in Britain on Boris Johnson: ‘No one can believe this is happening’

The top stories in Irish Times Abroad this week

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 11:40
Irish in Britain on Boris Johnson: ‘We are in a heap of trouble’

Irish in Britain on Boris Johnson: ‘We are in a heap of trouble’

‘Boris Johnson is a genius ... it is we who are the fools now’- readers react to new Tory leader

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 06:03
Irish in London come together to mourn and reactions to US immigrant crackdown

Irish in London come together to mourn and reactions to US immigrant crackdown

The top stories in Irish Times Abroad this week

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 13:37
Undocumented Irish in America: ‘Come in legit or stay at home’

Undocumented Irish in America: ‘Come in legit or stay at home’

US immigration officials begin a sweep on thousands of undocumented immigrants

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 13:19
Irish diaspora divided over extending vote to emigrants for presidential elections

Irish diaspora divided over extending vote to emigrants for presidential elections

Top stories from Irish Times abroad this week

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 15:47
‘To be Irish is not something that stops when you get on a plane’

‘To be Irish is not something that stops when you get on a plane’

Emigrant vote: Campaigners for Yes meet with TDs and Senators ahead of referendum

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 12:44
Conor McGregor and Rory McIlroy make the Forbes top 100 celebrity rich list

Conor McGregor and Rory McIlroy make the Forbes top 100 celebrity rich list

Singer Taylor Swift shakes off Kardashian clan as highest-paid celebrity

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 17:08
Top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Top stories from Irish Times Abroad this week

Irish people around the world share their stories on the heatwave, protests and the upcoming voting referendum

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 12:56
Irish in Hong Kong: ‘The situation is getting dangerous’

Irish in Hong Kong: ‘The situation is getting dangerous’

A group of protesters stormed Hong Kong’s legislature on the 22nd anniversary of city’s return to China

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 10:17
How does a person go from hating running to loving ultra-marathons?

How does a person go from hating running to loving ultra-marathons?

As someone who whinges through the first 1km of a run, I’m totally in awe of the runners who take part in the gruelling 171km Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 15:46
Thousands of undocumented Irish become eligible for driving licences in New York

Thousands of undocumented Irish become eligible for driving licences in New York

‘This is fantastic news for the Irish here ... it will make a big difference in their day to day lives’

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 17:49
The GP advised two weeks off exercise - I took three months

The GP advised two weeks off exercise - I took three months

Rachel Flaherty: It was so tempting to use my injury as an excuse to do nothing

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:05
Galway nun who helps Irish prisoners in UK wins award

Galway nun who helps Irish prisoners in UK wins award

Irish in Britain awards highlight the work of Irish volunteers in communities

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 13:57
The five ‘hidden’ reasons that stopped me losing weight

The five ‘hidden’ reasons that stopped me losing weight

Rachel Flaherty: Without a target or goal, it is easy to drift away from healthier habits

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 07:01
Garda dog finds suspect in ditch after Cork carjacking

Garda dog finds suspect in ditch after Cork carjacking

Man allegedly threatens woman with knife while her car was stopped at traffic lights

Wed May 29 2019 - 11:10
I used my weight as an excuse to miss out on opportunities

I used my weight as an excuse to miss out on opportunities

Rachel Flaherty: I thought I couldn’t be bothered with a wellness festival – then something clicked

Mon May 20 2019 - 06:01
Gardaí renew appeal to find missing 13-year-old girl last seen on Sunday

Gardaí renew appeal to find missing 13-year-old girl last seen on Sunday

The teenager from Co Kildare was last seen on O’Connell Street in Dublin

Fri May 17 2019 - 09:28
I lost more than 3st but why was I still holding on to my ‘fat’ clothes?

I lost more than 3st but why was I still holding on to my ‘fat’ clothes?

Rachel Flaherty: Letting go of clothes that no longer fit me, that made me feel bad about myself, was exhilarating

Tue May 07 2019 - 06:01
I had a destructive unhealthy relationship with ‘clean eating’

I had a destructive unhealthy relationship with ‘clean eating’

Rachel Flaherty: Allowing myself to make mistakes along the way has brought me inner peace

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 06:01
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