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‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British PM after he brands their views ‘completely intolerable’

March 15, 2026 by

IRISH LANGUAGE rap trio Kneecap have hit back at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he described the band's views as 'completely intolerable'. Starmer was speaking a day after the High Court dismissed the British Government's appeal over a previous decision to throw out a terrorism charge against band member Mo Chara. The singer — real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — said the … [Read more...] about ‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British PM after he brands their views ‘completely intolerable’

The National Famine Way Roadshow heads across Ireland

March 13, 2026 by

The National Famine Way Roadshow will travel to seven locations along the 165km route this March, bringing historians and local experts together to explore the story of one of the most harrowing episodes of the Great Famine. The series of free events begins in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, and follows the route of the 1847 forced march of 1,490 emigrants who walked from … [Read more...] about The National Famine Way Roadshow heads across Ireland

Irish community in Britain needs to talk about end-of-life care

March 12, 2026 by

EARLY conversations about end-of-life care must be had if death matters and outcomes are to be improved for members of the Irish community in Britain. A new report encourages community organisations across the country to play a role in prompting these conversations among their members to ensure their end-of-life experiences are dignified, culturally sensitive and in-keeping … [Read more...] about Irish community in Britain needs to talk about end-of-life care

Aer Lingus flies Jessie Buckley’s family to Los Angeles for Oscars ceremony

March 12, 2026 by

THE family of Irish Oscar contender Jessie Buckley are on route to Los Angeles to attend this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony. Aer Lingus has flown the actor’s parents Marina and Tim Buckley and her sister Lily to the US so that they can be there to support the Best Actress nominee. Buckley has been nominated for the award for her role in Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s screen … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus flies Jessie Buckley’s family to Los Angeles for Oscars ceremony

Chefs Denis Shankey, Sasha Brent and Beth O’Brien named among Irish influencers in London

March 12, 2026 by

CHEFS Denis Shankey, Sasha Brent and Beth O’Brien have been highlighted as ones to watch on the London hospitality scene. The culinary stars are among several new names which have been added to an annual list celebrating Irish influencers in the capital. Now in its 12th year, the Murphia List 2026 was revealed this week – boasting 11 new entries as well as some old … [Read more...] about Chefs Denis Shankey, Sasha Brent and Beth O’Brien named among Irish influencers in London

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October 21, 1904

Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh was born in Co. Monaghan on this day in 1904. Kavanagh is perhaps most famous for his epic poem “The Great Hunger” which chronicles the desires of peasant farmer Patrick Maguire. Kavanagh is also well known for his poem “Raglan Road” which was eventually made into a song and set to the music “The Dawning of the Day” by Luke Kelly and The Dubliners. Poet Seamus Heaney has acknowledge that Kavanagh had a great influence on his own poems.

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