Researcher looking for single mums who emigrated to Britain before 1980

Lorraine Grimes is a PhD Researcher at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

She is looking for participants for a project entitled: 'Migration and Assistance: Irish Single Mothers in Britain from 1926-1980'.

This project will investigate the migration of Irish unmarried mothers to Britain and the assistance availed of in Britain.

The purpose of the oral history interviews is to establish why women felt the need to emigrate and to note their experiences in Britain. Women's stories will be central to the narrative of the research.

All participants must fit the following criteria to participate in the in project:

• Irish woman (Republic or Northern Ireland)
• Single mother who migrated to the UK (on a short term or long term basis)
• Between the years 1926-1980  

Participants can be based in either Ireland or Britain and have travelled anytime from 1926-1980.

Confidentiality will be guaranteed to all participants.

If you are interested in taking becoming a participant for this project please contact Lorraine on: [email protected]