An Irishwoman in the US: Picking up the pieces after a warning shot to democracy
Irish Times, Irish Abroad, January 14, 2021. Íde B. O’Carroll, UMass-Amherst. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE
Recently Published Article in the Irish Times Abroad
Íde recently published an Irish Times Abroad article - THE END OF IRISH EMIGRATION TO AMERICA AS WE HAVE KNOWN IT. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE
Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2018-2023
Teaching. Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2018-2023. Courses - Sociology of US Immigration (SOC244), and Migration and Belonging (SOC301).
Íde B. O’Carroll, Co-Chair and founding member, Amherst Irish Association/Cumann Gaelach Amherst program of events
Íde B. O'Carroll, Co-Chair and founding member, Amherst Irish Association/Cumann Gaelach Amherst, www.amherstirish.org, a community-based initiative. Program of Events, 2019-2020 and Margaret Maher Award 2019.
Models for Movers: Irish Women’s Emigration to America – REVIEWS
Here are some great reviews of my book 'Models for Movers: Irish Women's Emigration to America' published in the latest issue of the Irish Literary Supplement, Fall 2016. Click the image for a larger size
Across the Pond: Connections to Marriage Equality Ireland
Here is a chapter I wrote for the upcoming book 'The Marriage Equality Papers' (Merrion Press, Dublin, 2016) Edited by Gráinne Healy Across the Pond: Connections to Marriage Equality Ireland Íde B. O'Carroll, PhD...
Remembering Rebels in 2016 – Bridie Halpin
"Never fear for Ireland...Up us!" Rebel Bridie Halpin was a member of Cumann na mBan, committed to political and social change in Ireland. Born on Nicholas Street in Dublin in 1902, she died in New York City in December 1988. Drawing on papers found in a suitcase...
Promoting the Irish language: Lessons from the Irish diaspora
Is the Irish language on its way out? Conclusions emerging from two sets of recent research forecast a grim future for the Irish language and its usage in Ireland. I would like to offer a counter view drawing on my experience to illustrate that the diaspora plays an...
Mórtas Cine/ Pride in Heritage – Amherst Irish Association Event Series 2015/2016
As we enter the second season of the Amherst Irish Association's Events Series, a community-based initiative whose aim is to host monthly events that explore aspects of Ireland's diaspora, culture and society, we acknowledge the support of our local community. The...