IMMIGRATION IN REVERSE

Australia’s Irish-born population increases

There is now almost 90,000 people born on the island of Ireland living in Australia, according to census data provided to the Irish Echo by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

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Derry's Kathy Conway and Tyrone's Cathy Hughes at the Cormac McAnallens GAA competition at Maroubra Beach in April this year. (Pic: Martin Brady)

LIMERICK MAN MAKES IT

LIMERICK MAN Makes It In OZ

Using His Unique Talent.

Martin McKenna has had a dog’s life.  The Limerick native first came to Australia’s attention as a self-taught dog expert, with a remarkable back-story.  His first book, The Dog Man: An Expert Explains Dog Sense, was published by the ABC in 2001. This despite his illiteracy.

He took part in a regular ABC local radio segment giving advice to callers about their dogs.

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Australia Minister in Ireland seeking workers

A Minister from Australia's Northern Territory as well as business, industry and government officials are to travel to Ireland to help address the Territory's skills shortage.

Minister Rob Knight

"With potentially in excess of AusD240 billion of new gas projects being developed in Australia over the next 10 years, including the INPEX project in Darwin, the demand for labour will only grow," said Minister Knight. Are you a builder, tradesperson, working in hospitality, health
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