Southwark Irish pensioners enjoy 30th anniversary celebrations

MEMBERS of the Southwark Irish Pensioners Project (SIPP) enjoyed a special celebration at the Irish Embassy in London this month. The event, hosted by Irish Ambassador to Britain Martin Fraser and his wife Deirdre, was held to mark the 30th anniversary of their foundation. Founded in 1994, SIPP supports older Irish people living in south London to enjoy a happy and dignified … [Read more...] about Southwark Irish pensioners enjoy 30th anniversary celebrations

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

THE future of the Irish community network in Britain requires a “new generation of civic leadership” the head of one of the longest standing organisations within that sector has said. “The future of our community network will be shaped by our ability to attract and develop a new generation of civic leadership,” Brian Dalton, who is CEO at Irish in Britain (IIB), said at the … [Read more...] about Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

A THIRD person has died following a tragic collision in Co. Donegal which killed two friends. A man who was taken to hospital following the incident near Castlefinn on November 22 has since died from his injuries. He was in one of the cars involved in the two-vehicle collision, which happened at around 10pm at night. Two women who were also in that car were taken to hospital … [Read more...] about Third death following tragic collision in Donegal