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Breda Corish

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About

Professional Background

I relocated to London from Ireland after studying science at University College Dublin and worked in the international STM (sci–tech–medical) information industry for over 30 years, specialising in the use of medical and intellectual property information for decision support solutions used by healthcare organisations, industry and academia. During this time, I also worked at the UK national standards body and membership organisation, BSI British Standards, where my responsibilities included management of government funding and oversight of standardisation committees representing industry and other stakeholder groups.

I’m now pursuing a new path, having returned to full-time study in 2020 with a particular interest in the history of Irish migration. I’m currently studying at University College London for a Masters degree in Public History where my dissertation will explore the history of the Irish presence in London over the centuries.

Personal Overview

I was born in Dublin and grew up in rural Kerry and Limerick. London has been home since I moved here from Dublin in 1987, wanting to live in a city that was open and inclusive in a way that 1980’s Ireland was not for many of us.

I stay close to Ireland through regular trips with my English husband to see family and friends back home. For a long time I did not engage with any Irish organisations in London but that changed in October 2016, when I started volunteering with the London–Irish Abortion Rights Campaign where I acted as a Convenor of the Policy & Advocacy Working Group and a member of our Steering Group.  Through this activism, I was able to meet with a diverse range of organisations, politicians and people involved with the Irish community in Britain.

I firmly believe that Irish in Britain has a key role to play in being an effective voice for the Irish community, in all of our diversity.

General Interests

When not studying or volunteering, I particularly enjoy reading, social history, genealogy and going to see live music.