Currach helping asylum seekers to connect with Ireland

Migrants and asylum seekers from as far away as Sri Lanka, South Africa and Pakistan are ‘connecting’ with Ireland through the iconic currach.

Currach helping asylum seekers to connect with Ireland
Mon, 20 Aug, 2018 - 04:00

By John Tynan

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