New diaspora strategy challenges traditional Irish abroad image

Morgan Bullock, who became a social-media sensation after she posted a video of her Irish dancing.

American Irish dancing viral sensation Morgan Bullock looks set to be one of the faces of a push by the Department of Foreign Affairs for a more inclusive diaspora.

And Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has again stated the Government’s commitment to hold a referendum on whether or not to extend the right to vote in presidential elections to Irish citizens abroad.