Forced Migration, Labour Migration, Linked Migration, Migration

Diversity in an Irish Small Town

In contrast to other Irish small towns, which experienced rapid immigration in the 2000s, Ballyhaunis has grown the last 40 years, with over 40 nationalities and 48% residents born outside Ireland. The residents are proud of their cosmopolitan town, and there is much that other communities can learn.

Ballyhaunis, Ireland