Irish America Team

SINGER Niall McNamee has paid an emotional tribute following the death of a popular Irish publican in London. Brendan Connolly, of Connolly’s bar in Chiswick, died suddenly on Sunday, May 20. Paying tribute this week, McNamee described the publican as a “legend” who was the first person he spoke to when he arrived in the capital and remained a long-term friend and supporter as … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

A MAN who was arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge. The man, who is aged in his 50s, was arrested on May 18 and questioned by detectives for the maximum period of 24 hours before being released from custody at Killarney Garda Station last night (May 19), Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Michael Gaine murder investigation released without charge

SOME of the Irish members of the recently promoted Bradford City football club got together for a photo as they celebrated the Bantams' move up to Sky Bet League One. On May 3, Antoni Sarcevic’s 96th-minute wining goal sealed the team's promotion as they beat Fleetwood Town 1-0. A celebration event took place earlier this month in City Park and Centenary Square, which began … [Read more...] about Irish football stars celebrate Bradford City promotion

COMMITMENTS made at the first ever EU-UK Summit are a “landmark moment” for relations between the nations and “good for Ireland” too, the Taoiseach has said. Yesterday’s meeting in London saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa set out a joint agenda for strengthening the partnership … [Read more...] about EU-UK agreement is ‘good for Ireland’, says Taoiseach

LISA CLANCY has vowed to create an environment where Irish para athletes can “thrive” as she takes up the role of president at Paralympics Ireland. Clancy was elected to the role following a vote held at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in person in Dublin this month. Newly elected Paralympics Ireland president Lisa Clancy Having served as … [Read more...] about New Paralympics Ireland president pledges to ‘strengthen voice and visibility’ of para sports