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Feb 12, 2023 – Melvin Losaria from the Philippines now living in Co. Cavan

My Journey Home

Medical technologist turned popular serenader Melvin Losaria describes his journey from the Philippines to Cavan. Melvin Losaria narrated how he was formerly a professional medical technologist back in his hometown in Iloilo, Philippines, then worked as a laboratory technician in Saudi Arabia, and…

Read MoreFeb 12, 2023 – Melvin Losaria from the Philippines now living in Co. Cavan

Feb 19, 2023 – Stephanie Igo from Canada now living in Co. Monaghan

My Journey Home

Canadian Stephanie Igoe advocates for women and promotes the heritage of Longford, her home of 32 years. In 1991, Stephenie Igoe left Canada with her Cavan-born husband to start a family in Longford. A social history enthusiast, she published “The Howes that Built Me” with her family,…

Read MoreFeb 19, 2023 – Stephanie Igo from Canada now living in Co. Monaghan

Feb 26, 2023 – Selene Liza Patidol from the Philippines now living in Co.Cavan

My Journey Home

Inspiring young Filipina Dr. Liza Selene Patindol from Cebu, Philippines explains how her Catholic faith keeps her going in Cavan. Despite her busy schedule at Cavan General Hospital since 2021, the Cathedral in Cavan town is what makes Dr. Liza Selene Patindol feel…

Read MoreFeb 26, 2023 – Selene Liza Patidol from the Philippines now living in Co.Cavan

Mar 5, 2023 – Ziad & Delan Alqassab from Syria now living in Co. Cavan

My Journey Home

Ziad Alqassab along with his children Delan and Ilyas share about Iraq, its culture and traditions and how the Muslim religion, food, and Arabic language are very much instilled at their home in Cavan. Ziad describes the joys and pains of…

Read MoreMar 5, 2023 – Ziad & Delan Alqassab from Syria now living in Co. Cavan

Mar 12, 2023 – Adnan Afzal from Pakistan now living in Co. Roscommon

My Journey Home

Adnan Afzal from Pakistan only drank Coke on the long flight to Ireland because it was the only English word he knew. Adnan Afzal from Pakistan arrived in Dublin in 2002 with his mother, two brothers and sister to join…

Read MoreMar 12, 2023 – Adnan Afzal from Pakistan now living in Co. Roscommon

Mar 19, 2023 – Emanuel Laranjeira from Portugal now living in Co. Longford

My Journey Home

Portuguese nurse and singer/songwriter Emanuel Laranjeira sets up base in Longford. Emanuel Laranjeira from Porto, Portugal described what it was like growing up with is brother and his parents the Portuguese way. He finished a degree in nursing and practiced his…

Read MoreMar 19, 2023 – Emanuel Laranjeira from Portugal now living in Co. Longford

Mar 26, 2023 – Harold Gordillo from Colombia now living in Co. Cavan

My Journey Home

Harold Gordilla keeps his Colombian and Spanish ways as he settles in Virginia, Cavan. Harold Gordillo from Colombia moved to Spain when he was 17 to have a better and safer life. He worked as a taxi driver and then got into…

Read MoreMar 26, 2023 – Harold Gordillo from Colombia now living in Co. Cavan

April 2, 2023 – Fawzi Mohamed Amin from Libya now living in Co. Monaghan

My Journey Home

Libyan Chemical Engineer Fawzi Mohamed Amin Teaches Undergraduate Students and Hopes to set up Arabic School in Longford. Fawzi Mohamed Amin was born in Tripoli, Libya and grew up with 4 brothers and 6 sisters. He took a degree in Chemical Engineering…

Read MoreApril 2, 2023 – Fawzi Mohamed Amin from Libya now living in Co. Monaghan

April 9, 2023 – Barbara Golec Regiec from Poland now living in Co. Monaghan

My Journey Home

Polish photographer Barbara Golec Regiec makes Monaghan her home. Barbara Golec Regiec described what it was like growing up with a closely-knit family and community and going to a boarding school. With an interest in languages, she left Sromowce Nizne at 18 to…

Read MoreApril 9, 2023 – Barbara Golec Regiec from Poland now living in Co. Monaghan

April 16, 2023 – Maria de Rubio from Guatamela Co. Cavan

My Journey Home

Guatamelan Maria Rubio and daughter Emma are finding their feet in Belturbet. Growing up in Guatamela City to small and rural Belturbet is still a bit of a challenge for Maria, especially in terms of finding new friends and getting…

Read MoreApril 16, 2023 – Maria de Rubio from Guatamela Co. Cavan
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