Why did so many Irish immigrate to Australia?

The Irish famine of the 1840s caused large numbers of people to migrate due to poverty and difficult living conditions. They worked in Victoria as whalers, fishermen and farmhands and in townships as labourers and factory workers.

Can an Irish citizen move to Australia?

You can apply to be a permanent resident of Australia with this visa, through the family, work or business/investment stream. Irish citizens who have skills the Australian government values, or who invest in businesses in Australia, may also be able to apply for a permanent residence visa.

What impact did the Irish have on Australia?

Irish-born immigrants and their descendants have been a feature of the Australian population since the arrival of the First Fleet in New South Wales in 1788. Their influence upon, and contribution to, Australia’s ever-changing and evolving cultural, economic, political and social life was of central significance.

How many Irish moved to Australia?

The latest Census in 2016 recorded 74,888 Ireland-born people in Australia, an increase of 11.2 per cent from the 2011 Census. Irish migration to Australia has been almost continuous throughout the era of European settlement. The first 155 Irish convicts (from County Cork) arrived in Sydney in 1791.

How long can Irish citizen stay in Australia?

ETA for Irish permits you to stay in Australia for a maximum of 90 days Per Entry over a 1 year after arrival period. However, there are a few general requirements that you must meet before you apply: For one, you should be tuberculosis-free.

What happens if your visa runs out in Australia?

Any non-citizen in Australia is required to have a valid visa. People overstaying their visa become unlawful non-citizens and can be detained and deported from Australia. If someone overstays their visa by more than 28 days, they may face a three-year exclusion period.

Is Ireland richer than Australia?

Hard as it might be to be believe, with a GDP per capita of $48,786 (approximately €42,820) Ireland is considered richer than countries such as Canada, Australia and Germany on a list published on the Global Finance website this weekend.

Where do most Irish live in Australia?

Cities with the largest Irish-born populations were Sydney (12,730), Melbourne (8,950) and Perth (7,060).

Is there a website for Irish people moving to Australia?

Shortly after a few months in Australia, I quickly realised there was no website or resources for Irish people moving to Australia. So I set up this very blog you are reading! And some few years later it has helped not only Irish people moving, but hundreds of thousands of others and I am incredibly grateful for all of you.

When did I move to Australia from Ireland?

I first moved to Perth, Australia on a working holiday visa back in June 2013! Seems like a zillion years ago now. I literally had no idea what to expect! Shortly after a few months in Australia, I quickly realised there was no website or resources for Irish people moving to Australia.

How many Irish convicts were transported to Australia?

With growing poverty and no organised police force, transportation was an integral part of the English and Irish justice systems. Between 1787 and 1852, more than 150,000 convicts were transported to eastern Australia with around 50,000 prisoners being of Irish origin. Brad Webb explains.

Why did the Irish send people to Australia?

While the majority of convicts were common offenders, social and political rebels accounted for up to ten percent of the Irish population. When reviewing the criminal records of many of these Irish nationals sent to Australia, we find the majority were not hardened to crime in the same way as the English city thief.

Why did so many Irish immigrate to Australia? The Irish famine of the 1840s caused large numbers of people to migrate due to poverty and difficult living conditions. They worked in Victoria as whalers, fishermen and farmhands and in townships as labourers and factory workers. Can an Irish citizen move to Australia? You can apply…