BELFAST holds the prestigious designation of UNESCO City of Music, awarded in November 2021. It was the first city on the island of Ireland to receive this accolade, and the third in these islands — after Liverpool and Glasgow. Today its vibrant live scene spans traditional folk, rock, punk, and electronic music, and its array of over 80 dedicated performance venues. In honour … [Read more...] about Belfast prepares for a fortnight of traditional music
Eddie Dempsey urges Irish workers in Britain to join unions
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey has said Irish workers in Britain have a duty to join trade unions and help resist the far right. “If you’re coming here from Ireland, you’ve got to join your trade union and you’ve got to do your bit,” he said. “It’s no good just landing up over here and doing a bit of work. You’ve got to join your union and you’ve got to work hard, along … [Read more...] about Eddie Dempsey urges Irish workers in Britain to join unions
Ireland commits €1m in aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
THE Irish Government has committed to sending €1m in aid to Venezuela after it was hit by two devastating earthquakes. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the relief package this week, in the wake of twin earthquakes which tore through the South American country on June 24. More than 1700 people have died as a result of the incident, with thousands more injured, … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €1m in aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
‘Extremely rare’ Irish banknotes set to fetch high price at auction
THREE ‘extremely rare’ Irish banknotes are expected to fetch a high price when they go under the hammer this month. The notes, which all bear the serial number 000001, will be among the lots up for auction at Noonans next week. This £1 banknote is expected to fetch up to £5k at auction (Pics: Noonans) Described as “extremely special” by the London auctioneers, the trio are a … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely rare’ Irish banknotes set to fetch high price at auction
President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the guests in Dublin this week for an event marking the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. Ireland officially took up the role on July 1, with an opening ceremony held at Dublin Castle to mark the milestone. There Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also joined by President of the European Council, António Costa. “I … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency