Irish emigrants craving news from home

Even with technologies such as Skype, Irish emigrants still crave for more news from home, a study has found.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2015 - 00:00

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

The research was carried out by the Global Limerick Network (GLN) for Limerick City and County Council.

More than half (53%) of 364 respondents said they emigrated to seek better employment opportunities. More than 25% travelled abroad in search of travel and adventure, while 20% left to seek a better standard of living.

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