Most people in Ireland are familiar with the concept of a “good Irish death”. A “good Irish death” can be harder to achieve in Britain. “We have all been at weddings which have seemed mournful and Irish funerals that have been very joyous,” he said, smiling, to a knowing Irish crowd. The report found particular issues affecting those in the Irish community in Britain who may have experienced abuse in Irish institutions, such as reform schools and Magdalene laundries. “Survivors may have a fear of being re-institutionalised and of losing control.”A good Irish death matters as much for the community in Britain as it does anywhere at home.

Source: The Irish Times March 04, 2026 22:43 UTC