This short documentary comes from the European Journal and tells the story of Sean Mannion from Rosmuc, Co Galway.

The tale is one similar to many young Irish people in recent years, as Sean prepares to emigrate.

The qualified plumber and welder is heading to Boston, and the European Journal chat to him, his family, and the people of Rosmuc about the current economic crisis in Ireland and the bleak future it presents for young people: