This project documents the experiences of Irish women who emigrated to London between the 1960s and 1990s, exploring their reasons for leaving, their adaptation to life in England, and their evolving sense of identity. Through a series of oral history interviews, the project sheds light on the challenges these women faced, from discrimination to cultural adjustment, while also capturing their resilience and contributions to both British and Irish communities.
Objectives
- Capture and preserve the personal histories of Irish women emigrants to London through oral history interviews.
- Contextualise these stories within the broader historical and social narratives of Irish emigration, gender, and identity.
- Develop a six-part podcast series that will share these experiences with a wider audience, offering insights into themes of migration, belonging, and intergenerational connections.
Project Members
Jenny McEneaney
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