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 »
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 »
Following the success of our Going to Canada webinars this April, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be running another four sessions for Irish people going to Toronto and Vancouver on the International Experience Canada in 2022. Join us and the Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN) for these FREE monthly webinars, and… Read more »
We are seeking Irish people of minority ethnic or mixed ethnic backgrounds who have recently emigrated to participate in a new study looking at their experience. We want to hear from Irish citizens of minority ethnic background (including people who are black, Asian, of mixed ethnicity, Irish Travellers, and of other minority ethnic groups)… Read more »
If you are Irish and returning to live in Ireland in the coming months there are some changes to regulations that you should be aware of and plan for whatever your situation. COVID-19 restrictions The following restrictions in place as of May 2021 and may change, please see www.gov.ie for up-to-date information: The government… Read more »
Emigration has always been popular among young adults and graduates seeking to expand their life experience, but then became a necessity for many people seeking work during the last recession. In the recovery, Ireland has seen increases in returning Irish emigrants, at one point overtaking the volume of people emigrating abroad. Yet, last year,… Read more »
The Australian government have announced that working holiday visa holders can now extend their visa by six months to help support Australian communities to rebuild homes, farms and businesses in the areas devastated by the extensive bushfires that have wiped out 12 million hectares of bushland in Australia. Construction work activities are currently cited as… Read more »
With the numbers of Irish people returning from abroad increasing, we believe it is important to share our expertise in this area of return migration to ensure Irish emigrants are offered a continuum of support as they make their way back to Ireland from around the world. That’s why we have teamed up with… 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