The Irish World
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The voice of the Irish community since 1987. The family newspaper for Irish people in the UK. Including News, Sports, Community and Entertainment.
The Irish World
14h ago
Aoibh Johnson told David Hennessy about her one woman show The Daughters of Róisín, that deals with Ireland’s shameful history of unmarried mothers and their children, ahead of its run at ICC in Hammersmith. The Daughters of Róisín comes to the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this week. Aoibh Johnson’s one woman show is an ..read more
The Irish World
6d ago
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the contribution made by Irish people to Britain as he held what he called the first ever Saint Patrick’s Day reception in 10 Downing Street. The PM, who said it was part of an overall reset of relations between Britain and Ireland, said he hoped it would ..read more
The Irish World
6d ago
By David Hennessy A football mad London- Irish girl is walking 100 kilometres this month to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Action. 13- year- old Ellie Murphy has undertaken the challenge for the third successive year along with the Arsenal Women’s Supporters Club. Ellie is from Kingsbury and a big fan of Arsenal Ladies. She ..read more
The Irish World
6d ago
Cork singer- songwriter Meadhbh Walsh told David Hennessy about her first ever London show coming up and after struggling with self- doubt gaining the confidence to be a performer. 23-year-old Meadhbh Walsh’s music career started at the age of 14 when she started busking in Killarney which progressed on to gigging in the pubs. During ..read more
The Irish World
6d ago
Manchester- based Tyrone country singer- songwriter Gary Quinn told David Hennessy about his new music getting back to what he loved about country music growing up, the inspiration of the late Kris Kristofferson and how his home province is being allowed to find its voice after troubled times. Gary Quinn, the multi award-winning Omagh country ..read more
The Irish World
1w ago
By David Hennessy Olympic gold medallist boxer Kellie Harrington and Ireland’s Paralympian cycling hero Katie- George Dunlevy led the crowds through the streets of London for the annual St Patrick’s parade. Thousands lined the streets along the parade route to cheer on a leading group of Kellie, Katie- George, visiting minister Norma Foley, Ambassador Martin ..read more
The Irish World
1w ago
By David Hennessy Kate Tobin has been selected as this year’s London Mary from Dungloe. She was crowned at the selection night that took place Monday last week at Canopy by Hilton, London City. She succeeds 2024 London Mary, Kyna Boyle. Kate is 24 and works in recruitment. She is also involved with the charity ..read more
The Irish World
1w ago
This year’s message is the final St Patrick’s Day Message delivered by President Higgins, with his term of office to end in November. Reflecting on his final St Patrick’s Day as President, the President thanks the Irish people for the trust which have placed in him over the last 14 years. Here we give you ..read more
The Irish World
1w ago
By David Hennessy There was a standing ovation for The Dubliners Encore show that began its UK run of shows at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre last November. The stage show, which celebrates the iconic music of the Dubliners, features five musicians taking on the persona of the late stars Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna and ..read more
The Irish World
1w ago
By David Hennnessy Shout London, the mental health and arts festival from Ashford Place, returned for its third outing in November. For the first time the event took place at the new location of Wac Arts in Belsize Park and the two days of screenings, live performances and discussion were followed by the very first ..read more