The Stories

Explore the journeys of those whose lives were transformed by the Morrison Visa Program. These personal accounts highlight the resilience and the contributions of the Irish diaspora in America, preserving the legacy of this historic initiative.

Paul Gallen →

Ann-Marie O’Reilly →

Lester Dorman →

Orla Maguire →

Feargall Kenny →

Darren Gillmor →

Matthew McBride →

Brian Muldoon →

Dublin – California →

Ronan David Cox →

Ruth Mac Gowan →

Brendan McCaffery →

Angus M. →

St. John Walshe →

Ann Murtagh →

Deirdre O’Connor →

Phil Gilmore →

Ray Conboy →

Martina Regan →

Don O’Neill →

John Corkery →

John Breslin →

Derek Glynn →

Dublin to Manhattan →

Alan Brennan →

Galway to San Francisco →

Michael Brewster →

David O’Malley →

Orla Irwin →

David Mulry →

New York New York →

Suzanne Ryan →

Helen Meere →

Donegal to Florida →

Malachy McHugh →

Bebhinn (Murphy) Gallen →

Adrian Gilmore →

Katherine Tynan →

Ian Casey →

Geraldine McGinty →

Fergal Burke →

Dermot Patrick Mee →

Feargal O’Sullivan →

Elaine Brennan →

A Message for Bruce

It was a dream come true when I got approved for the Morrison Visa. And here I am some 35 years later, with 2 kids and 3 grandchildren. One thing we were taught growing up in Ireland was work hard and life will be what you make it. I spent 30 years in NY before moving to Florida and then to South Carolina. So thank you, Bruce, I wish other young people can have the same opportunity and experience I had with so many others. You certainly made my dream come true.

A Message for Bruce

Thank you, Bruce for making it possible for myself and my family to reside and work in the U.S. It's been quite a ride and I have met fabulous folks along the way.

Share Your Gratitude

Your experience is a part of the Morrison Legacy. Whether it’s about the opportunities the Morrison Visa created or the connections it fostered, your experience helps celebrate the lasting impact of this program on the Irish-American community. Join us in preserving this incredible legacy by sharing your journey today.

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