Happy New Year from the Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project! As we announced this past November, Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is a new service born out of the critical Irish diaspora advocacy that the Crosscare Migrant Project has spearheaded for over fifteen years (don’t worry–important immigration-related supports will continue under Crosscare Migrant Project.… Read more »
Going to Vancouver or Toronto on the International Experience Canada (IEC) in 2023? Don’t miss our upcoming webinars, delivered in partnership with the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN)! We’ll help you prepare for your arrival, tell you what you need to know about your Canadian work permit, and give you useful tips on applying… Read more »
Coming home with the kids for Christmas and thinking about moving back to Ireland for good? Join Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project at 10am on Monday 5th December as we chat live to James Parnell, returned Irish emigrant and founder of ‘A new dawn in Ireland‘, about helping children adjust to life in Ireland after… Read more »
We are delighted to announce a new specialised project for our important work with Ireland’s Diaspora Communities. We are developing a dedicated project supporting Irish people abroad and those planning to emigrate called Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project. This new project has grown from the work that Crosscare Migrant Project has carried out over… Read more »
Role Title: Communications Officer Overview Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project* is looking to increase awareness of its important work supporting Irish diaspora across the globe. We will do this by refocusing our digital footprint with a new online communications strategy, redeveloped website, and through engaging online content. Primary Purpose The Communications Officer will play a… Read more »
According to the latest Central Statistics Office Population and Migration Estimates released this August, an estimated 27,600 Irish people left Ireland in the year to April 2022. This represents an increase of 4,800 people leaving when compared to last year’s figures which estimated that 22,800 Irish people emigrated in the year to April 2021. Although more Irish people returned… Read more »
There’s so much to think about when moving abroad. To make things easier, we’ve put together a handy list of essential documents to bring with you. It’s also a good idea to scan these and save electronic copies to your email or in the cloud so you can access them remotely. Identification Passport Birth… Read more »
We are based in the Republic of Ireland, but we do sometimes get queries about returning to Northern Ireland. As the North is in a different jurisdiction, there are different rules that apply for immigration, health, benefits, housing and more. Be sure to do your research on your rights and entitlements in the North… Read more »
Going to the USA this summer on a J1? Our friends, the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, have put together some useful advice to help you make the most of your visit. Cultural Ambassador While you’re over there, remember that you’re one of Ireland’s Cultural Ambassadors! Work hard and have fun, but… Read more »
If you’re an Irish emigrant living abroad, and you’re thinking of returning home to Ireland it’s helpful to plan as much as possible before your return. This is especially true if you are returning with children. These tips will help you make the transition. Start Your Research as Early as Possible Planning in advance… Read more »
Our work with Irish emigrants is funded by the Emigrant Support Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs
This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020 and is supported by the Government of Ireland