Irish Immigration – Immigration between Ireland and the US

News

John Deasy retained by AOH to lobby for Irish access to US E3 visas

John Deasy, a former Fine Gael TD, previously served as a special envoy to US Congress in hopes of securing Irish access to unused E3 visas.

Other Writers

The debate over Irish immigrants and the US Draft Riots

"Failing to account for the many factors that go into any such disturbances all but guarantees a misunderstanding of both the past and the present."

History

New podcast series explores disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York

Irish History Podcast host Finn Dwyer teamed up with New York-based historical fiction author Hope C. Tarr to produce the riveting three-part series.

Culture

Remembering New York City’s famous Irish immigrants this St. Patrick’s Day

The Irish have been leaving their mark on the Big Apple for a very long time now.

Niall O'Dowd

The Irish orphan girls who were flogged on a ship bound for Australia

An Australian account from 1849 tells the horrors that four girls, possibly Irish orphans, faced aboard the Ramilies ship.

News

Majority think Irish emigrants should be allowed to vote in presidential elections

More than 50% of Irish people support the idea of allowing Irish citizens living outside the state to vote in the 2025 presidential election.

Other Writers

Joe Biden’s looming border battle

While the health crisis, the presidential election, and the Capitol riots have knocked immigration out of the news of late, expect it to come roaring back.

News

Irish government unveils plans to end Direct Provision by 2024

The White Paper to End Direct Provision and to Establish a New International Protection Support Service has been generally welcomed in Ireland.

Culture

The Detroit pub that banned Irish people for St. Patrick's Day

The "No Irish Pub" wanted to raise awareness of how Irish immigrants were once treated in the U.S. and to highlight present-day conversations about race and immigration.

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