A NEW initiative has been launched this week to bring members of Ireland’s global diaspora closer together. Plans for the Shared Home Place: Diaspora Voices project were revealed in Boston while Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was in the US for St Patrick’s week. Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the plans this week “As part of the … [Read more...] about New initiative launched to better connect global Irish diaspora
Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry
DRUGS with an estimated street value ok £100k have been seized in Derry. The suspected Class A and Class B drugs were found by police officers in the city on March 18. The drugs seized in Derry Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation. They remain in police custody. "Seizures such as this reduce the harm the supply and use of illegal drugs cause,” Derry … [Read more...] about Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry
Deputy First Minister met with President Trump to ‘showcase’ Northern Ireland
THE Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland has met with US President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House. Emma Little-Pengelly was in Washington this week for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. She was one of four Stormont ministers who travelled to the US, including fellow DUP ministers Paul Givan and Gordon Lyons, UUP leader Jon Burrows and Health Minister Mike … [Read more...] about Deputy First Minister met with President Trump to ‘showcase’ Northern Ireland
Birmingham Irish charity serving city’s most vulnerable announces fundraising drive
A BIRMINGHAM charity which supports homeless people in the city has announced a fundraising drive to collect much needed funds for the service. SIFA Fireside will hold a Clothing Kilo Sale next month, which will be hosted at the Old Crown pub in Digbeth. The charity, which was founded in the city by Limerick-born nun Sister Sabina in 1980, is offering a selection of items which … [Read more...] about Birmingham Irish charity serving city’s most vulnerable announces fundraising drive
‘Everything’s kind of gone’: injured Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel reveals he may have played his last game
INJURED Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has revealed he may have played the last game of his career as he prepares for surgery and faces up to a year of rehabilitation. The 39-year-old has missed the Hoops' last five games, having last featured in the 2-1 home defeat to Hibs on February 22. Speaking to CBS Sports Golazo on Tuesday while working as a pundit on the Champions … [Read more...] about ‘Everything’s kind of gone’: injured Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel reveals he may have played his last game