TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has reflected on the impact of the Famine in Ireland as “one of the most profound and defining periods in our history”. The National Famine Commemoration took place on May 17 at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, County Galway. An annual event, it is held in remembrance of all those who suffered, died or was forced to emigrate due to An Gorta … [Read more...] about ‘Ireland’s most traumatic event’: Taoiseach reflects on impact of the Famine
IN PICTURES: President Connolly visits the Chelsea Flower Show
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has enjoyed a special viewing of the Chelsea Flower Show while on a three-day trip to Britain this week. The Irish head of state visited the iconic flower show, which is located in the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, along the banks of the River Thames, this morning. The annual event, which opened to the public today, runs from May … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Connolly visits the Chelsea Flower Show
Orla Kiely and Laura Whitmore among guests at Irish Embassy reception for President Catherine Connolly
MEMBERS of the Irish community from across the UK enjoyed a reception with President Catherine Connolly last night. The event, held at the Irish Embassy in London, welcomed community leaders, politicians and cultural figures for an evening honouring Ireland’s head of state during her first official visit to Britain. Laura Whitmore meets President Catherine Connolly at the … [Read more...] about Orla Kiely and Laura Whitmore among guests at Irish Embassy reception for President Catherine Connolly
Fundraiser for family of Armagh native who died following Northamptonshire collision close to hitting target
A FUNDRAISER supporting the family of an Irish man who died following a collision in Northamptonshire is close to hitting its target. Barry Mee was seriously injured in the collision on April 12, from where he was airlifted to the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire and sent to the critical care unit. The Armagh native, who moved to north London at the age of four … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for family of Armagh native who died following Northamptonshire collision close to hitting target
Police patrols increased after ‘threatening email’ sent to schools in Antrim
A PSNI investigation has been launched after an email described as “threatening” was sent to schools and businesses across Co. Antrim. “Police received reports today, Tuesday 19th May, of an email having been sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area,” the police force confirmed. “Officers are investigating the contents included within this email, and … [Read more...] about Police patrols increased after ‘threatening email’ sent to schools in Antrim