Irish community honoured in special reception hosted by Mayor of Brent
HUNDREDS of members of the Irish community in London were honoured at a special civic event held this month.
Preserving Bere Island’s past while building its future
FOR Helen Riddell, the connection between Britain and Ireland has always been part of everyday life.
Dame Prue Leith and Angela Hartnett among culinary stars joining Richard Corrigan’s annual festival
A HOST of British culinary stars will be in Co. Cavan later this year to take part in Richard Corrigan’s annual Homegrown festival.
Ardal O’Hanlon and Stephen Mangan lead West End revival of comedy hit
ACTORS Ardal O’Hanlon and Stephen Mangan will lead the cast in a West End revival of Florian Zeller’s The Truth this summer.
John Banville ‘honoured’ as Christine Falls chosen for One Dublin One Book festival
JOHN BANVILLE’S book Christine Falls has been selected for the One Dublin One Book festival.
Striking sculptures installed at Trinity College Dublin invite viewers to reflect on ‘politics and power’
TWO striking bronze sculptures have been installed in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin.
Conor Gadd on opening Burro and bringing Irish hospitality to the heart of London
WHEN Conor Gadd thinks about food, he thinks about two women in their seventies in North Belfast.
The Cardiff GAA club leading a revival after 70 years
ONE of Britain’s oldest Irish GAA clubs is marking its 70th anniversary, highlighting its role as a cultural lifeline for generations of emigrants in Cardiff
Ireland remembering itself with help from people who left
AN INITIATIVE by the National Museum of Ireland is helping people across the country to preserve their local history, while also providing a connection for the Irish around the world.
IFTA announces nominees for Rising Star 2026 award
THE Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the nominees for its annual Rising Star Award.
Luton women honoured at annual St Brigid’s Day celebration
INSPIRING Irish women living in Luton were honoured at the town’s recent St Brigid’s Day celebrations.
Former Maze prisoner who took part in blanket and dirty protests releases Troubles memoir
A FORMER Maze prisoner who was incarcerated at the same time as the likes of Bobby Sands has published his memoirs.
Catherine McKinnell MP remembers her Irish grandfather who helped build a city
LABOUR MP Catherine McKinnell has spoken of the lasting influence of her Irish grandfather, Michael Grady, whose journey from Kerry to Newcastle nearly a century ago helped shape both a community and her own life.
Amandaland Christmas special was top BBC comedy of 2025
THE Amandaland Christmas special was the BBC’s top comedy show for 2025 – drawing in 7.4m viewers.
New Irish women's network set to launch in Wales
A NEW network connecting Irish women in Wales will be launched next month.
Irish author makes Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize longlist for second year running
IRISH author Seán Hewitt has made the longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for the second year running.
House of Guinness star Niamh McCormack ‘delighted’ to become IFTUK patron
RISING star Niamh McCormack has been announced as the latest patron for Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK)
Jane Gormley is bringing people together one story at a time
A RISE in loneliness led a storyteller to bring people together to share personal memories in some of Ireland’s most historic homes.
How Phlox Books found a new generation and a new home
Though Aimée Madill now runs Phlox Books in East London, her story begins in Northern Ireland.
Farouk 858’s journey from Knocklyon to the Tate
Farouk Alao’s artistic journey did not begin with a clear plan to become an artist.
‘WONDERFUL’: President of Ireland congratulates Jessie Buckley on Golden Globes win
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has publicly congratulated actor Jessie Buckley on her Golden Globes win.
Irish Heritage hosts annual candlelit Christmas concert
IRISH HERITAGE hosted its annual Christmas event in the heart of London this month.