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Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade

March 17, 2025 by

IRISH sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy led the Mayor of London's annual St Patrick's parade as it made its way through the capital. Grand marshals for the event Paralympic cyclist, Katie-George Dunlevy (second from left), and Olympic boxer, Kellie Harrington (far right) pictured with Minister of Education for Ireland, Norma Foley and Irish Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade

IN PICTURES: Thousands turn out for Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival

March 17, 2025 by

THE Irish across London and further afield came out in force over the weekend to celebrate their national day in style. For the 22nd year, the Mayor of London's St Patrick's Festival took place in the capital yesterday, bringing thousands of revellers out to mark the day. Grand marshals Katie-George Dunlevy and Kellie Harrington pictured with Ireland's Children's Minister Norma … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Thousands turn out for Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival

Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade

March 17, 2025 by

IRISH sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy led the Mayor of London's annual St Patrick's parade as it made its way through the capital. Grand marshals for the event Paralympic cyclist, Katie-George Dunlevy (second from left), and Olympic boxer, Kellie Harrington (far right) pictured with Minister of Education for Ireland, Norma Foley and Irish Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade

Ireland’s Italia 1990 football squad reunited in Dublin

March 17, 2025 by

TEAM members from Ireland’s Italia 1990 squad were reunited in Dublin over the weekend. President Michael D Higgins hosted a special reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to honour the Republic of Ireland international football team who represented the country at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Irish President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina with (back row, from left) David Kelly, … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Italia 1990 football squad reunited in Dublin

Dana shares family’s shocking emigration story during emotional St Patrick’s concert

March 17, 2025 by

SINGING royalty Dana launched the St Patrick’s celebrations in Co. Down over the weekend – where she shared personal stories of her family’s experience of emigration. The former Eurovision Song Contest winner, whose full name is Dana Rosemary Scanlon, gave a special concert at the St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick on March 15. The two-hour show featured songs and stories from … [Read more...] about Dana shares family’s shocking emigration story during emotional St Patrick’s concert

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Actor Richard Todd, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Cpl. Lachlan McLachlan in 1949’s The Hasty Heart, was born on June 11, 1919 in Dublin. After training for a military career, Todd changed his sights and enrolled at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts in London. He first appeared in a production of Twelfth Night in 1936. Todd enlisted in the British Army during World War II. After his successful role in The Hasty Heart, he appeared in several more films including The Longest Day (1962.) He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1993 and died on December 9, 2009.

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