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THE long fight for justice for the 48 young people killed in the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire continues, as families gathered on St Valentine’s Day to mark another year and continue their demands for justice. Dublin Fire Brigade line up with families Carole Barrett, whose then 17-year-old brother Michael died in the blaze, joined fellow families who for decades have been … [Read more...] about Stardust families renew call for justice 45 years after tragedy

ONE of Britain’s oldest Irish GAA clubs is marking its 70th anniversary, highlighting its role as a cultural lifeline for generations of emigrants in Cardiff Founded in 1956, the Cardiff club has grown from modest beginnings into what chairman Marty Dolan describes as “an absolute focal point for the Irish community” in the city and a sporting powerhouse in its own right. He … [Read more...] about The Cardiff GAA club leading a revival after 70 years

WHEN Conor Gadd thinks about food, he thinks about two women in their seventies in North Belfast. “My parents worked a lot, and I was brought up by two ladies in their 70s. They were both fabulous cooks.” "So while a lot of my friends were being brought up on Goodfella’s pizza, I was being treated to really high-calibre food day in and day out. That was a really formative … [Read more...] about Conor Gadd on opening Burro and bringing Irish hospitality to the heart of London

GARDAÍ are attempting to identify a man left hospitalised following an alleged assault in Dublin's Temple Bar area by releasing details of the victim's tattoo. The incident occurred in Cope Street, Dublin 2 at around 12.30am on Wednesday. The man, whose age is unknown, is being treated at Beaumont Hospital, where his condition is described as critical. "Gardaí have sought the … [Read more...] about Gardaí release tattoo clue in bid to identify man left in critical condition following Temple Bar assault

AN POST has released new stamps celebrating one of Ireland's iconic and unique fashion staples — the Aran jumper. The cable-patterned garments were originally hand-knitted with unscoured wool that retained its natural oils to make it water resistant. Taking their name from the Aran Islands in Co. Galway, where they were an essential item for fisherman, they have since become … [Read more...] about An Post releases new stamps celebrating the iconic Aran jumper