Irish citizens urged to return home while flights remain

By BostonIrish.com Newsroom
April 1, 2020
BostonIrish.com Newsroom

The Irish Consulate Boston is urging Irish citizens on US visas to return home. In a tweet today, the office said: "Do you know any Irish citizens in the US on a short-term visa? If so, you should tell them to return home now while flights are still available. Stay safe, take care, and be smart!"
Consul General Laoise Moore urged them, “Don’t leave it too late to fly home if you’re are an Irish citizen in the US on an Esta or short-term visa. There are still flights from Boston to Ireland, but options are narrowing.
 

New name, continuing mission

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March 31, 2020

While honoring its Irish roots, our new name, Rian (pronounced “REE-ann”), which comes from the Irish word for a pathway through obstacles, a pathway forged when it seems there is no way forward, reflects the nonprofit organization’s mission to serve immigrants and refugees from around the world. Founded by a small group of Irish immigrants, Rian has continued to help all newcomers along the path to safety and opportunity for more than 30 years.

The sky's the limit for James Frawley

By Rian Immigrant Center
March 31, 2020
Rian Immigrant Center

About a year ago, University of Limerick graduate James Frawley was hoping to grow his understanding of architecture by coming to the US. Needless to say, James was excited to see and explore the impressive architecture that New York is famous for, recalling fondly, “my daily commutes were spent star gazing at many famous architectural works.”

With shutdown, Ireland is confronting COVID-19; still seeing a 'kick-start when the time is right'

By irishadmin
March 30, 2020

It was no surprise really to read recent comments by Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, about the group’s focus on 2020, especially in light of the Covid-19 outbreak and the Irish government’s move to completely shut down the country to save lives. 

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