Emigrated from Cork in the 50s/60s?

loubut

Hello there!

I'm making a new documentary based on the history of Ireland, and I was hoping the people of Cork may be able to help me.
I was wondering if anyone knew anyone who emigrated from Cork in the 1950s/60s and is planning a visit back over to Ireland in the next four weeks…
Alternatively (and maybe more likely), perhaps you know of anyone who emigrated in the 50s/60s, and who has since returned and moved back to Ireland.
We would love to talk to them about their experiences, like how they got to America, what the journey was like, their views of their new home, and why they want or wanted to return back to their heritage in Ireland after many years away.
Please contact me on lucie.richards@rdfmedia.com with any information. Thanks! x

Dudess

Hi Lucie. Just America? Or the UK also?

razorblunt

Unfortunately, I don't anymore, but it reminds me of a great story my Dad's uncle told him. He emigrated in the late 50's and he was walking across St Patricks bridge heading home after picking up some final bits and pieces, when someone he knew from school threw his head out a car window and said, "Jesus, how the hell are you, havent seen you in Donkeys" there was only a time for a salute back and he was gone. Then when he came home again for a visit about 3-4 years, he walked across the bridge again and the same fella was coming past in the passenger seat of a car and said "you know we'll have to stop meeting like this". Think they had a proper chat that time.

jimmysull

Do they have to be from Cork City or would someone who left rural West Cork do?