2.7.15 WELCOMING THE STRANGER-IRISH MIGRANT WELFARE IN BRITAIN SINCE 1957 BY PATRICIA KENNEDY.
On Thursday evening (2.7.15) in Dublin a new book was launched. Welcoming the Stranger- Irish Migrant Welfare in Britain since 1957 by Patricia Kennedy. In the book Patricia Kennedy tells the untold human story of how the Catholic Church has met the welfare needs of Irish Emigrants in Britain since the 1950s. Based on a wealth of personal interviews and newly discovered archive material Welcoming the Stranger offers a unique insight into how Anglo-Irish relations impacted on emigrants coming to Britain during turbulant times. Keynote speaker at the book launch was Mr Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Diaspora. Bishop John Kirby Bishop of Clonfert and Chair of the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants also addressed the gathering. Pic shows Author Patricia Kennedy with her new book at the launch on Thursday. Pic John Mc Elroy. NO REPRO FEE.
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