Social Media Ideas for Canada-Ireland Diaspora

Your Irish ancestors lived in Canada generations ago. You might still be Canadian

There are 4.4 million people in Canada who report Irish roots. Irish is the third-largest ancestry in the country — with one in eight Canadians tracing a thread back to a townland...

How Ireland helped shape the Prime Minister of Canada

When Mark Carney visits Ireland, he will be presented with a 90-page, leather bound book packed with his family history

Carney visits family’s ancestral home during Irish trip: ‘Exciting day’

Greeted with cheers and Canadian flags lining the streets of Aughagower in County Mayo, Carney returned to the place his great-grandparents first lived before emigrating to Canada.

Developing connections between rural Ireland and the diaspora

By Mairtín Ó Catháin Two clouds to shroud the heart. The young man from the hill country of north Connemara said goodbye to his mother. It was the first such parting; it could also...

Republic of Ireland (China) fact of the day

Sam Enright emails me: In the most recent census (2022), 1,017,437 people in Ireland were born abroad. Even if you classify people from Taiwan as “foreigners”, there are 845,697 + ...

Canada, Ireland agree to work together on AI, tech and food security

DUBLIN — Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and food security, Prime Minister Mark Carney...

Ireland and Canada navigating a 'global rupture' - Carney

The Canadian Prime Minister has said that Ireland and Canada were navigating a "global rupture" but that both countries were well placed to be a force for good by working together.

'So much opportunity' - Ireland-Canada trade increases

The trading relationship between Ireland and Canada has increased due to tensions between Ottawa and Washington, according to an Ontario minister.

Canadian Prime Minister set to arrive at two Irish locations in official visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an official visit to Ireland in the coming days, traveling to both sides of the country.

Canadian PM says retracing Irish roots 'a great thrill'

The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that retracing his roots to the west of Ireland has been a "great thrill".

Ireland among the best countries to migrate to in 2026, according to new global index

Ireland's strong performance across quality of life, healthcare access, and environmental standards, reinforces its reputation as one of the most attractive destinations for people...

Canada prime minister Mark Carney says he feels at 'home' on visit to Ireland

Mark Carney, who has Irish grandparents, was welcomed to Dublin Airport by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Ireland’s NIBRT, Canada’s CASTL strengthen partnership for biomanufacturing talent 

Prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD recognised the partnership in a joint statement during the former’s visit to Ireland. Read more: Ireland’s N...

Visa delays continue to complicate Canada, Ireland travel

South African travellers continue to face significant visa delays for Canada and Ireland, but while…

“Song for the Mira”- the Canadian song that captured the hearts of Irish everywhere

“Song for the Mira” may have distinctly Canadian roots, but it didn't stop the Celtic ballad from being embraced across the ocean in Ireland.

Agri-food cited as priority area for Irish-Canadian cooperation

Agri-food and food security has been highlighted as one of the key areas for cooperation between Ireland and Canada, on the occasion of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit...

Irish-American Cultural Traditions: A Living Connection Across the Atlantic

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Irish-American cultural traditions offer a vivid reminder that the relationship between the two countries is not simply historical—it r...

Canada v Ireland: Heimir Hallgrimsson’s team end season with Montreal friendly against World Cup co-hosts

Canada Immigration: The Business of Winning and Losing

Canada’s immigration story is impossible to miss. Whenever I’m at a grocery store in a major Canadian city, there’s a 90% chance I’ll bump into a fellow immigrant—staff and shopper...

International friendly: Canada v Rep of Ireland updates

Canadian spirits will be high as they sign off for the World Cup, with Ireland hoping to spoil the party somewhat by keeping their unbeaten run alive.

Americans are looking back centuries to find Canadian ancestors — and citizenship

Cody Sibley was born and raised in Louisiana, but he always felt his family shared strong ties to Canada thanks to his Acadian ancestors from Nova Scotia. Sibley said that as an ei...

The Ireland I grew up in is gone

Growing up just outside Galway City, life in the West of Ireland was exactly what the postcards promised. It was a beautiful place, with generous people and a great spirit.I use th...

The Irish Fenian invasion of Canada in 1866

The plan was for a three-pronged invasion, with a goal of capturing Quebec and making it the seat of the Irish Republic-in-exile.

G in 3: What it truly means to be ‘Born in Canada’

If you’ve ever sat down for a coffee or a pint with me, you’ve likely noticed two things right away: my unshakeable passion for community tourism, and my equally unshakeable Scotti...