A PROPOSAL to remove the name of Chaim Herzog from Herzog Park in Rathgar is now expected to be withdrawn from Dublin City Council’s agenda. This follows what the council’s Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare described as an “administrative oversight” and a failure to follow the legislative procedures required for altering a place name. Shakespeare announced on Sunday evening … [Read more...] about Herzog Park renaming proposal set to be withdrawn after government and international pushback
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Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties
IRISH actress Olwen Fouéré is one of three people to refuse to accept an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway over its ties to an Israeli institution. Fouéré, along with filmmaker Margo Harkin and academic Professor Kerby Miller, declined the honours ahead of the ceremony on Thursday. Galway-born Fouéré cited the university's 'extremely problematic' ties with … [Read more...] about Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties
IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025
IRISH stars descended upon the capital last night as the Irish Post Awards 2025 got underway. Jim Sheridan, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Roisin Conaty and Clodagh McKenna were among those honoured with awards at the glittering event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. Presenter Ryan Tubridy led proceedings as master of ceremonies, with Country star … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025
Stars shine at spectacular Irish Post night in London
IRISH talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business and culture lit up London last night as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain. The event was … [Read more...] about Stars shine at spectacular Irish Post night in London
Documentary telling story of Irish emigration wins film festival award
A DOCUMENTARY which tells the story of Irish emigration has won an award at a prestigious film festival. From that Small Island – The Story of the Irish won the Outstanding International Documentary Award at the Newport Beach International Film Festival, where it had its North American Premiere this month. The feature-length documentary, and an accompanying four-part … [Read more...] about Documentary telling story of Irish emigration wins film festival award