Grieving abroad: ‘Every Irish emigrant expects and dreads the phone call they know will come’

Grieving abroad: ‘Every Irish emigrant expects and dreads the phone call they know will come’

For emigrants the death of a loved one in Ireland is compounded. Three Irish abroad tell their stories

For those who grew up in rural Ireland, death was an intrinsic part of community life. As soon as an obituary was read in solemn tones over local radio, the plates of cling-film covered sandwiches wo… [+13128 chars]
Grieving abroad: ‘Every Irish emigrant expects and dreads the phone call they know will come’ - FHMnews