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‘Racist abuse’ of Dublin Rose condemned by Festival CEO

May 19, 2026 by

THE Rose of Tralee festival has condemned racist abuse directed at the newly crowned Dublin Rose. Suad Mooge was chosen as the 2026 Dublin Rose following a selection event held this month. The medical scientist, who was born in Sligo but raised in the capital, will now represent Dublin at the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Kerry this August. Newly-crowned Dublin Rose … [Read more...] about ‘Racist abuse’ of Dublin Rose condemned by Festival CEO

President Connolly ‘delighted’ to meet King Charles at Buckingham Palace

May 18, 2026 by

THE Irish President has met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. Their meeting took place on the first day of President Connolly’s first official visit to Britain. President Connolly will spend three days in England, with a series of engagements taking place across London and Leeds. The President met King Charles this afternoon (Pic: Maxwell's … [Read more...] about President Connolly ‘delighted’ to meet King Charles at Buckingham Palace

IN PICTURES: President Connolly enjoys warm welcome at Irish Cultural Centre in London

May 18, 2026 by

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has enjoyed a warm welcome at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this morning. The President’s visit to the popular site in West London was the first engagement of her busy three-day visit to Britain this week. While there, she and her husband Brian were treated to Irish dance and musical performances before taking time to meet with members of … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Connolly enjoys warm welcome at Irish Cultural Centre in London

The Irish charity helping older people combat loneliness in London

May 18, 2026 by

AN IRISH charity is helping those facing loneliness, isolation and hardship in London through weekly lunches, tea dances and welfare advice. The Irish Elderly Advice Network was founded in 1993 after the deaths of three isolated older Irish men in Camden who were not discovered for some time. Damien Grainger, Assistant CEO and Head of Finance, explained how this tragedy led to … [Read more...] about The Irish charity helping older people combat loneliness in London

President Connolly begins three-day visit to Britain where meeting with King Charles is expected

May 18, 2026 by

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has arrived in Britian for a three day visit which is due to include a meeting with King Charles. The Galway native, who became the tenth President of Ireland following her inauguration last November, has begun a busy schedule of events which will take her across London and Leeds in the days ahead. The Irish head of state is currently attending an … [Read more...] about President Connolly begins three-day visit to Britain where meeting with King Charles is expected

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