An Emigrant’s Diary – Settling in

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into what life is like for the new generation of Irish emigrants.

 

 

So it’s been another busy couple of weeks since I last wrote, it’s getting to the point where having a relaxing evening is a rarity!

 

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Emigrants Diary – St Patrick’s Day with a difference

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home.

 

 

Basketball has since finished up since I last wrote. Unfortunately we didn’t finish on the best note, I believe we came bottom of the league!

 

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The trip to Sunshine

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emiigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home.

 

We decided to go to Sunshine, another skiing resort, in early March, and it was such an awesome day!

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An Emigrant’s diary – The snowboarding bug

snowboardingIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emiigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home – this week Sharon gets the snowboarding bug!

 

Since my last article, it’s been a busy time!

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An Emigrant’s Diary – getting a job!

Calgary

Calgary

Clonakilty girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us a taste of what life is like for Ireland’s new generation of emigrants – this week, Sharon gets a job.

 

I had signed up with an employment agency who conducted both an interview and a comprehensive skills test with me, and thankfully I scored well in the skills test.

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An Emigrant’s Diary – Calgary here we come!

 

Calgary

Calgary

In a new series Clonakilty girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us a taste of what life is like for Ireland’s new generation of emigrants

 

Calgary so far

 

Where to start on my Calgary adventure so far…I guess one word would probably sum it up so far…AMAZING! [Read more...]

Is this the beginning of the end of the Canadian commercial seal hunt?

Nic Slocum

Comments being made in certain quarters of the Canadian political hierarchy may indicate that there is a creeping realisation that the negative publicity that Canada receives from its adherence to the annual commercial seal hunt is not worth the financial returns obtained from the selling of seal products.

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Topflight launches brand new USA & Canada brochure

TOPFLIGHT’S Long-Haul division, WeTravel2, has been rebranded as Topflight WorldWide and to coincide with the overall rebranding, the travel experts have just launched the brand new Topflight USA & Canada Brochure with a portfolio of even more great holiday options than ever before as well as some Hot New Destinations.

So, just in time for Christmas, you can start dreaming about your 2012 holiday adventure and let Topflight WorldWide make your dreams a reality

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