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A NEW video released by the Irish Government in honour of St Patrick’s Day shows just how far the Irish diaspora has spread across the globe. Launched this morning, the short video, titled Celebrating Ireland’s Global Diaspora, features Irish people of all ages living across the world. Aid Worker Danielle Scales lives in Athens Stating “Ireland is an island where 7million … [Read more...] about ‘A place we call home’: Stunning new video reveals how far global Irish diaspora truly reaches

IRISH community leader Seamus McGarry has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. The Kilkenny native has been a leading figure among the Irish diaspora in London and further afield for more than 50 years. Seamus McGarry receives his Freedom of the City of London documentation Born in Johnstown, he moved to Britain in 1957 – where he spent his first 20 years hurling … [Read more...] about ‘Huge congratulations’ as Irish community leader Seamus McGarry receives Freedom of City of London

MPS and peers joined Irish community leaders at an event marking St Patrick’s Day in the House of Commons. Co-hosted by Tourism Ireland and supported by The Irish Post, the annual Champ reception drew members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords to the Terrace Pavilion for an afternoon celebrating the British-Irish relations in Westminster. Held yesterday, the … [Read more...] about MPs and peers turn out for House of Commons event marking St Patrick’s Day

IRISH actor Fionnuala Flanagan has been honoured at a handprint ceremony in Dublin. The Dubliner was immortalised at the city’s Gaiety Theatre, where her handprints were cast in bronze during a ceremony held yesterday. Based in Los Angeles, Ms Flanagan is currently starring in a production of John B. Keane’s ‘Sive’ at the theatre. She takes the role of Nanna Glavin in the play … [Read more...] about Hollywood star Fionnuala Flanagan receives handprint honour in Ireland

SCOTTISH football club Celtic have released a new jersey to celebrate the side's Irish foundations. The shirt is part of a new Origins range from the club and kit manufacturer Adidas. It follows on from a similar range released last year that coincided with the club's 135th anniversary and which also paid tribute to the side's Irish roots. "Thousands upon thousands have sailed … [Read more...] about Celtic release new jersey to celebrate club’s Irish foundations