IOM Ireland

06/02/2026

“It’s not about losing a job or an apartment. It’s about people.” When war began in Ukraine, Olga lost what mattered most. In her story, she reflects how a warm welcome to Ireland helped her rebuild her life, personally and professionally.

Watch Olga’s story here:

“A fresh breeze from Ireland”Having arrived from Ukraine in 2022, Olga’s story is a compelling account of her beginnings in Ireland and how a warm welcome en...

05/02/2026

In the 12 months to April 2025, over 13,500 Irish people emigrated to Australia, most of them under 35 years old.

Matthew’s story shows the trials and tribulations of setting up a new life having migrated to Australia. As a doctor, he explores how his profound experiences around life and death have shaped his journey and how community support is vital to migrants all over the world.

Explore Matthew’s story here:

Belonging and the call of homeJoin Matthew as he grapples with the trials and tribulations of setting up a new life having migrated to Australia, an emigrati...

05/02/2026

Arriving in Ireland as a baby, Jamalida is a Rohingya refugee who had known only Ireland until she visited her birthplace, the world’s largest refugee camp, located in Bangladesh.

Caught between places and identities, her story is an emotional reminder of how memory and belonging shape who we become. As her grandfather told her: “A tree doesn’t forget its roots.”

Do not miss her full story:

“A tree doesn’t forget its roots”Arriving in Ireland as a baby, Jamalida is a Rohingya refugee who had only known Ireland her whole life until she visited he...

04/02/2026

“I know very little about the place I was born,” says Allen, born in India, raised in Dubai, and now living in Dublin.

From family stories to his own journeys, Allen reflects on identity and heritage, showing that migration is not about losing your roots, but finding new ways to connect to them.

Allen’s story here:

“The place where I was born”Now living in Ireland, Allen grew up in Dubai but is from India. Troubled with how little he knows of his birthplace, he vividly ...

04/02/2026

Ireland has a long tradition of storytelling, and migration continues to shape it with voices of resilience and hope.

Latifa’s story tells of an impossible choice no parent should face: stay with your child and risk death, or leave in the hope of reunion. Through her powerful voice, Latifa reveals the true human cost of displacement.

Discover her story here:

“An alive mother is better than a dead one”Forced to leave Afghanistan, Latifa’s story is an account of any parent's worst nightmare: To remain with your chi...

03/02/2026

13/01/2026

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19/12/2025

This year’s International Migrants Day explored the theme “My Great Story: Cultures and Development,” highlighting the power of human mobility to enrich cultures and support development.

To mark the occasion, the IOM Ireland Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team organised a week of activities at the Citywest reception centre. From painting and storytelling sessions to sporting activities and cultural performances, the week painted a picture of migration as a story of resilience and hope.

The events served as a reminder of migration’s ability to promote progress, preserve heritage, and inspire creativity.

https://ireland.iom.int/news/international-migrants-day-2025-celebrations-citywest

18/12/2025

“What brought me to Ireland? I was following the music.”

From Patagonia, the southernmost inhabited region in the world, to Ennis on the west coast of Ireland, Clara’s great story shows how migration doesn’t dilute cultures, it enriches them!

Through Irish trad music, she found community and a way to share her Argentinian roots. Playing the tin whistle like an Andean flute or teaching Latin American guitar techniques to Irish children, Clara blends her heritage with Ireland’s musical traditions, creating something new and unique.

This International Migrants Day , let’s celebrate the talent, creativity, and culture migrants bring to the communities that welcome them around the world.

https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/patagonia-ireland-letting-music-lead-way

18/12/2025

Happy International Migrants Day!

Today, as ever, we want to celebrate the power of human mobility and its ability to connect people, enrich cultures, and drive development.

Every migrant has a unique journey. A story of resilience, courage and hope.

https://ireland.iom.int/news/iom-chief-voices-need-global-solidarity-international-migrants-day

17/12/2025

Every year, International Migrants Day is an opportunity to reaffirm migration as a story of resilience, hope, human progress, and development.

Adeola, who arrived in Ireland from Nigeria just over three months ago, has embraced every opportunity to develop and give back. From studying hospitality, to joining IOM art programmes, sports, and volunteering, Adeola is building a future full of possibilities.

His story reminds us that migrants bring skills, vitality and strength to their host communities: https://ireland.iom.int/news/im-building-my-skills-so-i-can-feed-back-community-here-thats-what-im-now

08/12/2025

Marking International Migrants Day 2025, IOM Ireland held the award ceremony for the photo and video contest, “Migration through the Eyes of Youth”.

The aim of this contest was to serve as a platform for young people to share their views on migration in Ireland and highlight what they bring to this important conversation.

IOM Ireland is delighted to announce the winners:

Photo Category
1st place – “The First Step” by Nicoly Gabrielle Lopes Ramos
2nd place – “A Dash to Shelter” by Laoise Richter

Video Category
1st place – “A Silent War Within” by Taissia Nosova and Daniil Mubarakshyn
2nd place – “Ivana Kupala” by Anna Novosad

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their creativity. Stay tuned for more details on where the winning and runner-up entries will be exhibited across Ireland in 2026.