Photography student’s degree project tells story of Irish in Scotland
A PHOTOGRAPHY student has documented the Irish community in Scotland for her degree project.
The Irish charity helping older people combat loneliness in London
AN IRISH charity is helping those facing loneliness, isolation and hardship in London through weekly lunches, tea dances and welfare advice.
Celebrating 50 years of the Jersey Irish Society
THE Jersey Irish Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and co-chair Martina Wintour has compiled a new book preserving the stories of Irish people who made the island their home.
President Connolly formally opens Poetry Ireland’s new home
Inside the New York society preserving Irish American history
THE American Irish Historical Society in New York has been showcasing the depth of Irish influence in the United States, with materials in its care stretching back more than 400 years.
Community work “built on cups of tea", helping to bridge divisions in Northern Ireland
A Northern Ireland charity is working to tackle division through grassroots support and long-term relationship building.
British? Irish? Either? Neither? exhibition launched in Northern Ireland
A SERIES of photo exhibitions exploring notions of identity, belonging and culture have launched in Northern Ireland.
Michelin-starred Galway restaurant marks 15 years of service
A RESTAURANT which has been serving up Michelin-starred dishes for nearly 15 years will go back to its roots as it celebrates its anniversary.
The decline of the rural Irish village shop
Why ‘Philomena’s Law’ is so important for British and Irish survivors
IN the last month the governments of Britain and Ireland have reached a landmark agreement to ensure that survivors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes living in Britain won't face financial penalties for accepting compensation payments.
The founder of Irish Dolls in London on building a 6,000-strong community
WHEN Gemma Hayde left her home in Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary, she planned to stay in London for just three months.
Mayo couple bring a taste of home to London with The Dynamic Spud
AN IRISH couple from Co. Mayo are making their mark in London after opening a jacket potato café that has quickly become a favourite among the capital’s Irish community.
Remembering the traders who once climbed the Reek
THE mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as the Reek, and the traders who travelled up and down selling their wares have been featured in a riveting documentary.