'A UCC education certainly carries some weight in the NYC corporate world'

Corkonians moving to NYC continue to have a special connection to home thanks to BP&P Association, writes Yvonne Reddin

The County Cork BP&P Association became a popular destination for politicians, sports and entertainment luminaries to visit.

PICTURE this scene from the 1900s, it could be a cousin, a friend, a sister, or a brother — how did they feel leaving Ireland in search of a better life?

“As I stepped off the crowded steamship onto Ellis Island, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions — hope, excitement, and uncertainty. Leaving behind my home, embarking on a gruelling journey in hope of a better life in America.