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.
Liverpool University GAA crowned Division 1 champions in historic breakthrough
FOR University of Liverpool GAA manager Connor Harpur, the journey from student player to championship winning coach has been shaped by persistence and a deep-rooted love of Gaelic football.
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.
The quiet legacy of Ireland’s cillíní
ALL across Ireland, in fields, on hillsides and beside ancient ruins, lie sites that many pass every day without ever knowing their story.
How a Jig and a Swig are boosting Irish dancing in Britain
IRISH dancing, long associated with competition stages and Riverdance tours, is finding a new audience in community halls and pubs across London.
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.