The London Irish Centre has launched a fundraising appeal to tackle isolation and poverty in the Irish community. The appeal will be launched on this Giving Tuesday, a recognised day of global giving where people are encouraged to support a good cause in the aftermath of Black Friday. As well as being a hub for the celebration of Irish culture, thousands of people visit the … [Read more...] about London Irish Centre launches Giving Tuesday
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A short break in Dublin, Ireland’s ancient city of poets, rebels and art
THE invader, the trader, the traveller, the settler, the oppressor, the rebel and the writer have all added colour and culture to the ancient city of Dublin. Few places have produced so many heavy hitters in the literary field— Swift, Joyce, Shaw, Wilde, Beckett, Behan. Plus the greatest horror-writer of them all, Bram Stoker. Lesser-known writers too: Dublin man Robert … [Read more...] about A short break in Dublin, Ireland’s ancient city of poets, rebels and art
Enjoy a nautical but nice Christmas at a luxury super yacht hotel
FANCY doing something different for Christmas? Feeling like pushing the boat out? The Sunborn Yacht Hotel in London will certainly fit the bill. Enjoy Christmas with a view from one of the Sunborn's terraces Britain’s only luxury super yacht hotel moored in Royal Victoria Dock has announced its festive season offering — and it’s decking its decks with holly and ivy with a real … [Read more...] about Enjoy a nautical but nice Christmas at a luxury super yacht hotel
O’Sullivan claims Ireland will cope with the pressure of Wales tie
Denise O'Sullivan has claimed the pressure won't get to the Irish players ahead of their play-off final first-leg tie against Wales in Cardiff tomorrow. Ireland and Wales will battle it out for a place in Switzerland at the European Championships next summer with matches tomorrow and next week. For Wales, it would mean their first-ever major tournament, while Ireland would … [Read more...] about O’Sullivan claims Ireland will cope with the pressure of Wales tie
Tributes to ‘kind, gentle’ man who died following collision in Limerick
A MAN who died following a collision in Limerick has been remembered as “the most gentle of souls”. James Forde died on November 26 after he was hit by a car while on the Ennis Road at around 2pm. Gardaí investigating the collision confirmed that the car involved, a maroon-coloured Ford Focus, “failed to remain at the scene”. The car has since been recovered and a man, aged in … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘kind, gentle’ man who died following collision in Limerick