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
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
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
Three men released on bail following Belfast stabbing
THREE men arrested by police investigating a stabbing in west Belfast have been released on bail. Police said they received a report at around 3.05am on Saturday of an ongoing fight in the Lenadoon Avenue area, where a man was reportedly being attacked by a number of males. Following the arrival of emergency services, one man was taken to hospital to be treated for stab wounds … [Read more...] about Three men released on bail following Belfast stabbing
Investigation after man dies following alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin
GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a man died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin city centre. The man, aged in his 30s, died after being detained by security staff following the incident on Henry Street on Friday afternoon. A second man, aged in his 80s, was injured when the suspect initially tried to flee the scene. Fiosrú, the Office of the Police … [Read more...] about Investigation after man dies following alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin