The story of a town built on kindness
FOR HUNDREDS of years, the people of Rosscarbery have looked after one another in times of enormous hardship, and today that tradition continues through its Meals on Wheels service.
Minister on two-day visit to Britain to engage with Irish community on diaspora strategy
DIASPORA Minister Neale Richmond is in Britain this week to engage with members of the Irish community on the government’s new diaspora strategy.
The homecoming many thought they'd never make
FOR thousands of Irish people who left to build a life in Britain, the pull of Ireland never truly fades, but for some older emigrants in London, returning home is no longer as simple as booking a flight.
The Irish Pensioners Choir continues to strike a chord in London
THE Irish Pensioners Choir brought a lot of music and laughs to Mannion's Prince Arthur pub in Tottenham as they gathered for their monthly sing-song.
Irish Pensioners keep community spirit alive with monthly tea dance in East London
THE SOUND of Irish music filled the hall at St Francis of Assisi in Stratford as members of the Irish Pensioners Forum of East London met for their monthly tea dance.
Irish officers build support network through Hertfordshire Police Emerald Society
TWO Irish police officers who swapped life in Limerick and Wicklow for careers in England have helped start a support network for those of Irish heritage in the Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Irish charity helping thousands make the journey home
ACCORDING to the Central Statistics Office, over 35,000 Irish citizens returned to Ireland in 2025, with Britain remaining the main source for people considering a move back, but it's not always as easy to come as it is to go.
Andy Rogers’ marks 80th birthday with sparkling celebrations in Soho
FRIENDS and family were out in force this week to mark the 80th birthday of Irish community leader Andy Rogers.
US business leader’s gift to Galway school where his parents met 100 years ago
AN AMERICAN businessman whose parents emigrated from a small Galway village is returning to their old school this month to see a special project created in their memory.
Gael Londain to host inaugural schools' Gaelic football tournament
A GAELIC football club is set to welcome pupils from 15 schools this week as it hosts its first ever school’s tournament.
How Holloway Gaels became a powerhouse of London GAA
FOR more than three decades, the Holloway Gaels GAA club has provided a lifeline for Irish women in London through football and friendship.
Irish Chaplaincy CEO says connection to Ireland 'never leaves you'
A CHARITY supporting long-term Irish emigrants in London claims 99 per cent of their clients wish to be buried back in their homeland following their death.