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'It's heartbreaking': Undocumented Irish in New York amid the coronavirus shutdown

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The Woodlawn area of the Bronx is one of New York's most Irish neighbourhoods. Tricolours and shamrocks adorn the pubs and shops that line the main street.

Many members of the community are struggling because of New York's coronavirus shutdown particularly undocumented migrants who typically work in industries such as construction, retail and hospitality which have all been hit hard.

Stephen, which is not his real name, is an undocumented Irish immigrant who has been living illegally in the US for 20 years.

He works in construction in New York but lost his job in March when the Covid-19 restrictions began. "It's heartbreaking when you are undocumented.

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