St Patrick's Day: Members of the Inishowen Carnival Group at the St Patrick's Day parade in Duiblin last year Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish TimesEmigration issues and stories from the Irish diaspora. Members can contribute their own experiences and viewsWhat does it mean to be of Ireland? It is an idea that gets placed within a single uniform vision, particularly as we approach St Patrick’s Day. Emigrants may wonder if the reasons they feel different in their adopted home is down to nationality. For many emigrants who left for economic reasons, Ireland is not a place that valued them or looked after them.

Source: The Irish Times March 04, 2026 19:34 UTC