Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

SINGER Niall McNamee has paid an emotional tribute following the death of a popular Irish publican in London. Brendan Connolly, of Connolly’s bar in Chiswick, died suddenly on Sunday, May 20. Paying tribute this week, McNamee described the publican as a “legend” who was the first person he spoke to when he arrived in the capital and remained a long-term friend and supporter as … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

SDLP councillor Paul Doherty is set to become the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast. Councillor Doherty, who represents West Belfast, is the founder of the Foodstock anti-poverty charity. He will take up the role on June 2, which he was nominated for following a meeting of the SDLP group on Belfast City Council, who praised his “tireless work tackling poverty and empowering … [Read more...] about Community-minded councillor set to become Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast

SOME of the Irish members of the recently promoted Bradford City football club got together for a photo as they celebrated the Bantams' move up to Sky Bet League One. On May 3, Antoni Sarcevic’s 96th-minute wining goal sealed the team's promotion as they beat Fleetwood Town 1-0. A celebration event took place earlier this month in City Park and Centenary Square, which began … [Read more...] about Irish football stars celebrate Bradford City promotion

COMMITMENTS made at the first ever EU-UK Summit are a “landmark moment” for relations between the nations and “good for Ireland” too, the Taoiseach has said. Yesterday’s meeting in London saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa set out a joint agenda for strengthening the partnership … [Read more...] about EU-UK agreement is ‘good for Ireland’, says Taoiseach

LISA CLANCY has vowed to create an environment where Irish para athletes can “thrive” as she takes up the role of president at Paralympics Ireland. Clancy was elected to the role following a vote held at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in person in Dublin this month. Newly elected Paralympics Ireland president Lisa Clancy Having served as … [Read more...] about New Paralympics Ireland president pledges to ‘strengthen voice and visibility’ of para sports