Irish America Team

GOVERNMENT ministers from across Ireland and Wales came together this week to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan and Ireland’s Minister for Older People led the delegations at a St Patrick’s Day reception held at the St David’s Hotel in Cardiff Bay. Minister O’Donnell’s visit to Cardiff was part of the global programme of events currently taking … [Read more...] about Irish and Welsh ministers celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Cardiff

A BOOK of condolences will open tomorrow at the offices of Galway County Council following the death of Dolores Keane. The renowned folk singer, who was a native of Caherlistrane, died this week at her Co. Galway home. The 72-year-old, who was a founding member of the De Dannan group, is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Irish traditional and folk … [Read more...] about Book of condolences to open for Galway singer Dolores Keane

A PEDESTRIAN was left with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Co. Tipperary. The young man, aged in his 20s, was involved in the collision on the Clonmel Road in Cashel at around 11pm on March 15. The pedestrian is being treated at Cork University Hospital He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he is being treated for injuries described by Gardaí as … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in Tipperary collision

VOGUE WILLIAMS is ready to take her place as the Grand Marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. The annual event gets underway in the capital this afternoon, and London-based Williams is in town to lead proceedings. The Dublin-born star, a podcaster and television presenter, was described by the parade organisers as “a figure who embodies the spirit of contemporary … [Read more...] about Vogue Williams ready for action as Dublin St Patrick’s Parade set to get underway

A BAN on the sale of Irish salmon in the US has been lifted it was confirmed this week. All exports of Irish farmed salmon and common spiny lobster to the United States were banned as of January 1, 2026. The ban followed a ruling made by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) due to a reported failure to meet regulatory standards. Yesterday the … [Read more...] about US markets reopen for sale of Irish salmon