Irish workers have been making the short trip over to the UK to find employment for centuries, escaping famine and more ...

STORY: In the small Irish town of Ballaghaderreen, a long-standing tradition of welcoming of immigrants is badly fraying ahead of a general election this week... the first to see the country's ...

Immigration a major issue in general election for first time All main parties propose tighter restrictions Far-right online presence grows, but no major far-right party Protest in small town ...

I doubt that there is anyone alive who knows more about the history of the Irish in New York City than John Ridge. A ...

That sentiment has eaten into a key base of support for Sinn Féin, which is largely pro-immigration. Independent and fringe right-wing populist candidates have made gains in Irish opinion polls ...

Fairytale of New York is more than just a holiday ditty it has the power to bring grown Irish immigrants to tears. Back in 2011, I was interviewed by BBC radio as part of a retrospective on the ...

Élida Sousa, from Brazil, says immigration is a key issue for her when voting this year. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news ...