THIS year, 2026, marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Settle–Carlisle railway line to passenger traffic. The Midland Railway Company needed its own independent route to Scotland after disputes over access rights with rival companies, and there was only one option — straight through the Yorkshire Pennines. So I took a trip over its 72 miles of track. The day of my … [Read more...] about The navvies who conquered the Pennines
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How Kíla spent 40 years bringing Irish music around the world
Kíla founding member Rossa Ó Snodaigh has described the band's approach to Irish music as “Schrödinger’s trad music” as the band continues to tour across Britain and Ireland. Formed at school in Dublin in 1987, Kíla built its own original sound, blending Irish trad music with influences from around the world. The five friends attended an all-Irish-speaking school in Dublin, and … [Read more...] about How Kíla spent 40 years bringing Irish music around the world
Birmingham pub bombing families march for public inquiry
FAMILIES bereaved by the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings marched through the city centre this week, renewing their call for a judge-led public inquiry. Supporters of the Justice4the21 campaign walked from Hagley Road to West Midlands Police headquarters in Snow Hill. Twenty-one people were killed and more than 200 injured when bombs exploded at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in … [Read more...] about Birmingham pub bombing families march for public inquiry
Volunteers will walk through fire to raise cash for Irish homeless charity
VOLUNTEERS are being invited to walk through fire for an Irish-founded charity which supports homeless people in Birmingham. SIFA Fireside provides support services for homeless adults in the city, including many vulnerable Irish people. This week the organisation, which was founded by Limerick-born nun Sister Sabina in 1980, launched its latest campaign. The SIFA Firewalk asks … [Read more...] about Volunteers will walk through fire to raise cash for Irish homeless charity
Cyclist, 80s, dies days after collision with car in rural Galway
A CYCLIST who was involved in a collision in Co. Galway has died in hospital from his injuries. The incident happened on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden on Septebmer 21. The cyclist, a man aged in his 80s, collided with a car at around 2.40pm that afternoon. He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway for treatment of “serious injuries’, Gardaí confirmed. The … [Read more...] about Cyclist, 80s, dies days after collision with car in rural Galway